Guest guest Posted November 5, 2001 Report Share Posted November 5, 2001 Bonnie, I too am looking into plastic surgery (some after the first of the year but the tummy, etc. in the late summer/fall) and I am now in the ossg-plastic surgery site with . Thre are lots of pictures in the files sections and everyone seem very willing to talk. Most have said that the tummy tuck wasn't a huge deal. I have already seen one plastic surgeon and he said I should be back at work (I have a very sedentary job at a desk) in no more than two weeks. Everyone agrees that the drains are the biggest pain! in GA tummy tuck Is there anyone out there who has had a tummy tuck that can give me some info? I am 15 months post op & am considering having a tummy tuck next summer & want to start gathering information now. I have went to the Plastic Surgery site on the internet, but would like to hear from someone who has had the surgery also. I want the surgery, but am afraid also of how well the pain will be managed by medication afterwards. Please email me at my address if you can help. Thanks. Bonnie _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2001 Report Share Posted November 5, 2001 Bonnie- I had a TT on June 14, 2001. I will be glad to discuss anything with you that you have concerns about. I even have some pictures I have shared with others that have e-mailed me personally. I have really enjoyed the results, but do plan on having a revision in Dec. with a Thigh lift. Rigsbee 6-14-99 -125 lbs. tummy tuck > Is there anyone out there who has had a tummy tuck that can give me some > info? I am 15 months post op & am considering having a tummy tuck next > summer & want to start gathering information now. I have went to the Plastic > Surgery site on the internet, but would like to hear from someone who has > had the surgery also. I want the surgery, but am afraid also of how well the > pain will be managed by medication afterwards. Please email me at my address > if you can help. Thanks. > Bonnie > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2001 Report Share Posted November 5, 2001 In a message dated 11/5/01 10:54:38 AM Central Standard Time, bonnies4winns@... writes: > but am afraid also of how well the > pain will be managed by medication afterwards. Hi Bonnie, I had a a tummy tuck and thigh lift on July 6th. After returning home from the hospital (3days) I never took any pain medication until a week later and that was for my neck/shoulders which were aching so bad from sitting all the time! Yes, the drains were a pain in th @, but didn't hurt at all coming out as some have reported. Overall, I feel the pain was definitely managable and minimal. in Raleigh MGB 11/22/99 270/130 size 24/4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2001 Report Share Posted November 6, 2001 Wow Betty! Did you take out a second mortgage to do this? lol, I'd love to get some stuff done, but... maybe some day... I'm very happy for ya! aW tummy tuck Hi Bonnie, I had my tummy tuck done June 4th in Costa Rica. I had 10#s of excess skin and fat removed from the lower part of my abdomen. I had very little pain from it and only needed an oral analgesic combined with an anti inflammatory every 12 hours. It worked fine for me. I dropped from a size 14 dress to between an 8-12. I also had my arms done, my eyes, and my chin/face lift at the same time. (6 procedures in all!!) Well it was all done within 6 days of one another. Feel free to e-mail me for more questions. You can also see my pictures on Tricia's web site. In Jesus, Betty Pappas MGB: 3/13/00 250/147 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 I am having a tummy tuck, breast lift and small implant on Wednesday and I am terrifed!! I dont feel as confident as I did with Dr R since no one talks about it and I dont' know anything about the doctors in this area so I hope I chose well. Both the pain will be horrendous compared to my 5 port holes and the scariest part is I go home immed. not even an overnight stay!! I will have 4 drains (GROSS!!!) and a pain pump sewned (maybe??) into my tummy!! Did I meniton I am terrifed - anyone, someone - HELP!!! me calm donw!!!! PPPPLLLEEEEAAAAASSSSEEEE!! I am 3 years out (in July) and have waited so long cause I'm so scared!! Busching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 Who is doing you surgery and is your ins. paying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 .you are SO beautiful now it is hard to imagine you being any more beautiful, but I am sure you will be. I hear it IS a lot to go through but we sure have a lot of people who do it and don't seem to regret it. I think it is the final step and you deserve the final step to be free of all of this.I will have you in my thoughts and prayers! V Re: Re: tummy tuck I am having a tummy tuck, breast lift and small implant on Wednesday and I am terrifed!! I dont feel as confident as I did with Dr R since no one talks about it and I dont' know anything about the doctors in this area so I hope I chose well. Both the pain will be horrendous compared to my 5 port holes and the scariest part is I go home immed. not even an overnight stay!! I will have 4 drains (GROSS!!!) and a pain pump sewned (maybe??) into my tummy!! Did I meniton I am terrifed - anyone, someone - HELP!!! me calm donw!!!! PPPPLLLEEEEAAAAASSSSEEEE!! I am 3 years out (in July) and have waited so long cause I'm so scared!! Busching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 Tracey, I have seen your pictures and think you are so beautiful. I hope all goes well with your surgeries. Please let me know how it goes. I will send up a prayer for you. You are a strong woman and can get through this! God bless, Alisha Ackerman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2003 Report Share Posted May 24, 2003 Jeanette, when Mom had her mastectomy, she was offered the chance to make an new one through surgery. She opted not to do so because she was in her 70's...but no problem. THEN...I saw the surgery. You get a free tummy tuck when they do it. I was crushed.......I was ready to have BOTH breast removed so I could have my own tummy tuck! Debby [ ] Jenn fr Carole> Jenn,>> I figure since all the docs seemed so interested in the in's and> out's of my belly so much, the least they could do is make it more> attractive looking for each other. I mean, they look at it more than> I do! Not to mention, I hear a tx runs around $300,000. I think> they could throw in the tummy tuck on the house.>> Love,> Carole K>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Hello , To answer your question regarding pressure. When the muscles are tightened it puts pressure on the diaphragm. It was explained to me, like as if you had a balloon, and if you pressed the bottom of it all the air would be pressed upwards. Hope this helps. Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 -I had a TT in December. I was on a pain pump right out of the hospital for about 4 days before it fell out. Then I was on Vicodin for a few days and then I didnt take anything else. The surgeon was pleased with my healing except for once the drain was removed I developed a serum pocket and had to have another drain inserted for about 5 more days. Then I had trouble with a spot that the serum had leaked out of and the spot that the drain was put in. It healed totally in 8 weeks though. But the outside scar healed quickly, but I was taking an immune booster and his nurse couldnt believe the amount of healing in 5 days. At eight weeks, I was back riding my horse the day after I was released from the doctors care. By the way, my pannis weighed in at 17.3 lbs. It was huge! Anne Hansen 312/150 -- In , " Kay " <primonana@...> wrote: > > My sister just had a tummy tuck in February (looks fantastic). Her > total cost was about $8000 and her insurance paid $5000. > > I haven't looked into my own insurance yet, as I just had my mgb in > January. But after seeing her, I definitely will want a tummy tuck, so > guess I'll have to start saving now! > > Kay (Michigan) > Jan 19 2007 > Dr. Doroghazi, Bay City > 279/220/170? > surgery/today/goal > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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