Guest guest Posted August 22, 1999 Report Share Posted August 22, 1999 > I had a tummy tuck/hernia repair about 2 months ago. I am 5'6 " and > weighed about 170. That was not my goal---I'd prefer to be under 150, > but the hernia repair was necessary. I didn't have a huge apron, but > enough of a gut that I could look pregnant at times, and would all > the time if I didn't have such a big chest that sticks out farther > than my tummy. > The price varies--I've seen several plastic surgeons, and have been > quoted fees ranging from 1500.00 to 4500.00. Budget conscious that I > am, I went with the 1500.00, which was not a plastic surgeon, but the > doc that did my RNY. He's a general surgeon. But I think he did quite > well with my tummy tuck--I'm quite pleased. It was more painful than > my RNY, to me, but I think that's because I didn't have the morphine > pump that I had had with my RNY--They were giving me demoral shots, > and they weren't helping at all. When they gave me Percoset the day > after surgery, that made me feel much better. The pain was manageable > with pain relievers, and was only really bad for a week. Then you > just have to be careful when getting up from a reclined position, or > anything that will use your abdominal muscles, for a few months. But > I went dancing at a club 11 days out of surgery (albeit not with my > usual rhythm, but still...). I started jogging 5 weeks out of > surgery. Hi, Another question here--am interested in this--when I had my RNY had to sleep in a recliner for a while. Did you have any special sleeping arrangements with the TT??? Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 1999 Report Share Posted August 25, 1999 --- Wesley McGaugh wrote: > > > I wonder if you would mind giving me more info on the tummy tuck. > How much, > how painful, is it worth it, etc. I have considered having one > after I > finish paying for my RNY. I am at 118 lbs and don't think I will > lose much > more. Is there a " time frame " for a tummy tuck? I am totally in > the dark > about this procedure. > > Thanks, > Tricia in MS Tricia, I had a tummy tuck/hernia repair about 2 months ago. I am 5'6 " and weighed about 170. That was not my goal---I'd prefer to be under 150, but the hernia repair was necessary. I didn't have a huge apron, but enough of a gut that I could look pregnant at times, and would all the time if I didn't have such a big chest that sticks out farther than my tummy. The price varies--I've seen several plastic surgeons, and have been quoted fees ranging from 1500.00 to 4500.00. Budget conscious that I am, I went with the 1500.00, which was not a plastic surgeon, but the doc that did my RNY. He's a general surgeon. But I think he did quite well with my tummy tuck--I'm quite pleased. It was more painful than my RNY, to me, but I think that's because I didn't have the morphine pump that I had had with my RNY--They were giving me demoral shots, and they weren't helping at all. When they gave me Percoset the day after surgery, that made me feel much better. The pain was manageable with pain relievers, and was only really bad for a week. Then you just have to be careful when getting up from a reclined position, or anything that will use your abdominal muscles, for a few months. But I went dancing at a club 11 days out of surgery (albeit not with my usual rhythm, but still...). I started jogging 5 weeks out of surgery. The funny thing is that once you get started with plastic surgery, it can be somewhat addictive. I started out just wanting the tummy tuck, and eventually my boobs done. Now that I had the tummy tuck, I'm looking at my thighs and they look so much worse now that my tummy looks good. So now I'm thinking of getting my legs done when I get my boobs done. Then I wonder what will need improving after that...? Probably my bank account! But I feel it is totally worth it to feel good in this body that I carry around each day. === Fairfax Sharon, 31 yrs old Dr. Anez, Fair Oaks Hospital, Fairfax, VA RNY 4/7/98....274.5 lbs, 5'6 " 12/30/98......155 lbs 3/25/99.......173.5 AUGH!!!! (stopped exercising for 6 mos.) 7/7/99........hernia repair/tummy tuck 8/16/99.......168 lbs (a little better, working harder!) __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 1999 Report Share Posted August 25, 1999 --- SHIRL wrote: > > > Another question here--am interested in this--when I had my RNY > had to sleep in a recliner for a while. Did you have any special > sleeping arrangements with the TT??? > > Shirley Shirley, I was one of the weird ones that didn't like sleeping in a recliner after my RNY--I prefered to lay flat or sit upright on the bed. Post tummy tuck, I also preferred to lay flat. It was hard to stand and walk upright for awhile, so I was hunched over at times. Laying flat felt good to straighten my back, and didn't put stress on my staples/incision. Now getting up was a bear, but I always had hubby pull me up, or pushed myself up with my arms by leaning on the bedside table. Glad to help, === Fairfax Sharon, 31 yrs old Dr. Anez, Fair Oaks Hospital, Fairfax, VA RNY 4/7/98....274.5 lbs, 5'6 " 12/30/98......155 lbs 3/25/99.......173.5 AUGH!!!! (stopped exercising for 6 mos.) 7/7/99........hernia repair/tummy tuck 8/16/99.......168 lbs (a little better, working harder!) __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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