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George
 Hi, My name is George and I am 21 years old this year. At my heaviest
I weight 230lbs. Right now I am down to 170lbs... I am going to
get the abdominoplasty after I reached my ideal weight in a year's time.
For the inner thigh, a thigh lift may sound too extreme for me and I am
probably going to learn to live with it...
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12-22-2010
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Compression Garments
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Rachel
I had a tummy tuck 5 weeks ago, all my swelling round
hips/under my breasts has gone but I have swelling under my
new belly button and where a lady would but cut for a c
section and top of pubic hair line. why is this? is that
where your muscles are? help?? Thanks for your time.
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12-19-2010
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Swelling
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Live
I had my Tummy Tuck done in Bolivia and I paid 2690$. I went through MakeoverTravel a medical tourism group. The cost of my surgery was 2690$
but this a cost not for only the surgery but for a full all inclusive
package...
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12-15-2010
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Costs
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Breaking Tummy Tuck Sutures
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Charlene
If you snap or pull a suture on the inside of your tummy tuck can
there be damage done? Charlene, I never had that problem so I don't
have any first hand experience with breaking stitches but
here is a good
source of info on it. Good luck.
Tanner
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12-08-2010
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Sutures/Stitches
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Tummy Tuck In India
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Krunal
I want to do tummy tuck operating... my age 22 yrs. old, and my
weight is around 95 kg. where is your operating center in India??? And
what's a charges of the operation??? please do rep me...
Krunal,
Sorry, but I don't have an operating
center in India or anywhere else. This website simply
provides information on what it's like to have a tummy tuck.
It provides no medical services.
Tanner
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11-25-2010
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Costs
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Carolyn
I am having a panniculectomy on Jan 7th and am scared out of my mind
about the drains. I have no sense of smell, so I will not be able to
detect an odor. I also find it very hard to move around and am very
squeamish. Can you calm my fears in any way. I had lap band, and have
lost 150 lbs. with 100 more to go, but the fat and skin around my
abdomen is making it hard to move and walk. This is the only way to get
rid of it. They will not be cutting through muscle. Just skin and fat.
They will be removing about 25lbs from me. Do you think I can handle
this alone? Will I be able to wear clothes, do stairs?
Tummy Tuck Forum Response
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11-11-2010
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Surgical Drains
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Liposuction
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Lisa
After liposuction the target
areas you had treated, will a person be able to get fat in
those areas again? Lisa,
I don't really know. I never had liposuction, just a tummy tuck with a body
lift.
If I had to guess, I would think it would be possible to get fat in those areas
again.
Best regards,
Tanner
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11-07-2010
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Liposuction
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Tummy Tuck Relations
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Gloria
I have just completed my 5th week post-op tummy tuck. Is it too soon
to have intimate relations? I am very nervous and physically my med
section is very tender to the touch. Otherwise is it safe?
Gloria,
Sorry, but I have no idea about that. You will have to check with your surgeon
to answer that question.
Best regards,
Tanner
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11-07-2010
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Tummy Tuck
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Vincent
FOLLOW-UP FROM PRIOR 11-1-2010 CORRESPONDENCE
Hey Tanner, No problem! Your
website was of enormous help to me, and it didn't contain any info on
the fleur de lis surgery, so if someone else is looking for info on this
type of surgery, I am glad that they can now find it on your site!
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11-07-2010
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Fleur De Lis
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Musa
Hey man so I'm 18 years old and 2 years ago I dropped from 265 to 180 and now
imp
struggling with embarrassing saggy chest (Gynecomastia) and loose access skin in
my abdomen area. I really want to do this surgery I found an amazing doctor...Do
you think its worth it and not going to lie I'm kind of freaked out about the
operation do you think I will be alright? I really appreciate if you could help
me out! Thank you.
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11-06-2010
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Surgeons
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Vincent
FOLLOW-UP FROM PRIOR 6-26-2010 CORRESPONDENCE
Hey Tanner,
I sent you two messages at the end of June, and your replies were a great help.
I've had my tummy tuck surgery, and even though the results are amazing, and I'd
gladly have it done again if I had to decide whether I needed it, I did have two
complications...
Tummy Tuck Forum
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11-01-2010
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Fleur De Lis
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Lynn
I want a tummy very bad but I am scared to do it.
I am the mother of three children and had three C-sections. Two C-sections
resulted in a perforated bowel and I required two bowel surgeries. I have a very
deep and wide vertical scar with three inches above my belly button which was
cut through. I have had several consults and am not sure who to believe. One
said he could give me a new stomach with a belly button, the other said that I
would still have a two to three inch scar above my belly button and would not
have a belly button...
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10-31-2010
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Scars
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EM
Hello, Thank you so much for sharing your
experience. I had a Tummy Tuck 8 months ago that didn't go well and had a
revision full tummy tuck 10 days ago that went much better. My first tummy tuck,
the surgeon didn't use drains and I suffered terribly with many sarcomas. This
time, I used a different surgeon and he used drains...
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10-24-2010
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Belly Button
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James
Thanks for the great story. I'm wondering, how long was it before you
could wear your pants after surgery ? With the swelling, did you go up a
size or wear sweat pants? Thanks.
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10-13-2010
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Swelling
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Tummy Tuck
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Thomas
I always inspired by you, your thoughts and attitude, again, thanks
for this nice post.
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10-12-2010
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Tummy Tuck
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Infected Tummy Tuck Belly Button
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Gillian
I had a tummy tuck 4 months ago and my belly button still keeps
getting infected and leaking smelly brown blood.
Sorry, Response for this message is missing
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10-07-2010
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Infection
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Maureen
Hi, I'm so depressed I had x sarcomas after my surgery, then when
that resolved I have swelling, going on 4 months I no longer fit in
previous clothes. mine is not bloating it is distention I feel pregnant,
people think I had a breast job, I have gained 12 lbs., not due too
overeating that's for sure my skin is tight and the only way I feel I
look ok is if I don't eat and lay down. I'm uncomfortable in my own
skin, above my private area is swelling that takes on a look of a cone,
I no longer feel feminine, and am sick of not fitting in my jeans. I
went from 140-160- I hate the whole thing I feel all this pain wasn't
vain no pun intended.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response
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10-06-2010
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Swelling
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Tummy Tuck Healing & Recovery
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Dustin
Thank you so much for making this website.
I have looked all over the internet
for information (secondary to asking my surgeon) but this first-hand information
from a patient's perspective is exactly what I needed.
I especially appreciate the pictures detailing your healing process. I
have my surgery in about 10 days, and I am really glad I stumbled upon
your site. I will definitely revisit before and after my operation.
Thanks again. Dustin,
Thanks for your comments.
Let me know if you have any questions or if I forgot to include something on the
website that would be of interest.
Good luck with your operation.
Tanner
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10-03-2010
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Recovery
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Losing A Belly Button
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Mike
Hi just wanted to add my few cents in, i have read some place don't know
were but it stated it is possible to lose your belly button during a
tummy tuck but it is very rare.
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09-25-2010
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Belly Button
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Dominique
I want a tummy tuck so bad! In fact my surgery date is scheduled for
next month. Listening to my classmates, I was told that some of them
knew people who died after a tummy tuck due to blood clots. So now I'm
really paranoid about having this surgery. I was thinking that if I did
have the surgery maybe if I was more active afterwards then I wouldn't
be prone to blood clots. What do you suggest I should do?
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09-17-2010
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Blood Clots
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Gigi
I had a tummy tuck, lower face lift, chin
reduction and eyes bags done and lip implants all in one day. I had drain from
the lower part of the facelift and drains from the tummy tuck. After, surgery my
face was super bruised and swelled. My stomach was swelled. I never had any
pain, but just a little discomfort from the drains in my tummy. The second the
drains were removed...
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09-13-2010
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Recovery
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Devin
Hey bro well done on your recovery and thanks for your detailed
explanation but how long did it take for your swelling to go down
completely?
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09-09-2010
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Swelling
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Tummy Tuck Chest Area
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Matt
Hey did it tighten your chest as well?
Matt,
No, a tummy tuck doesn't tighten the chest area. There is a separate operation
called Gynecomastia is needed for that.
Tanner
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09-05-2010
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Gynecomastia
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Vanessa
My surgery was done in July 6 2010. Is it safe to be expose in the
sun already.
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09-04-2010
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Scars
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Baby
I had my abdominoplasty &
herniolasty
done on 11/8/2010 i.e.. 17 days now. The drain collected still is 22cc.
Can the drain be removed now? Will it get accumulated if the drain pipe
is removed?
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08-28-2010
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Surgical Drains
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Belem
It's almost three weeks since I have my tummy
tuck and liposuction along with a breast augmentation the recovery for the bust
augmentation It was okay, but, the recovery for the tummy tuck it was a
different story, the first two weeks it was so painful, that my husband had to...
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08-27-2010
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Pain
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Henna
If I pay cash for all, would that be cheaper? Thanks.
Henna,
That would depend on the individual doctor that you choose. I suspect that
some would not take cash for payment of a tummy tuck. Others may only be too
happy to.
Best regards,
Tanner
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08-21-2010
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Costs
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Dominique
I am interested in getting a tummy tuck. I was wondering if the
drains hurt? is it hard to go to the bathroom? How long does the drains
stay inside you? Do you have to get cut again to get the drains out?
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08-20-2010
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Surgical Drains
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Juliann
After 6 years of having a tummy tuck operation, my mother, 67, is
experiencing severe complications: not eating regularly, losing weight,
chronic constipation pain, especially on the right side of her stomach
where the drainage tubes were placed (stabbing, movement, burning,
bloating, pain). What can be done to ease her pains and who should she
seek help from at this point?. we've taken her to every doctor
possible...
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08-19-2010
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Surgical Drains
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Sara
Hey! I had a full Tummy Tuck w/MR and liposuction
3 weeks ago. I have had so many questions and concerns since the surgery, and I
have scoured the internet looking for answers. I keep coming back to your
site...
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08-19-2010
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FAQs
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Debbie
I really want to get a tummy tuck done but trying to find a good md
that does payment plans is hard to find and I really want a good md that
would not mess me up.
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08-17-2010
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Surgeons
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Rika
Hello: It's been 2 months since my abdominalplasty with
liposuction.
When I wake up in the morning my stomach is flat but throughout the day every
time I eat my stomach blows up. Is this normal? I feel like I look pregnant all
over again. I know I still have a little
swelling
but I didn't think this would happen with a bowl of oatmeal. I hope nothing's
wrong. Please advise.
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08-15-2010
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Swelling
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Tummy Tuck Experience
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MBT
Good journey and experience!
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07-21-2010
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Tummy Tuck
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Nene
I want to have a tummy tuck in the United states. I do not have
credit card nor insurance and will prefer to pay cash before the
surgery. What is the total cost? Please advise a.s.a.p.
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7-19-2010
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Costs
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Chris
I had a mini complex abdominoplasty yesterday and had one drain put in.
Almost all of my draining has come from tube site in body, what a mess.
Doctor didn't seem alarmed but I don't see anybody else having this
problem.
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07-01-2010
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Surgical Drains
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Vincent
Dear Tanner,
Thank you SO much for setting up this website with your experiences. I have been
looking for something like this for AGES, and have finally found the resource
I've been looking for.
I lost 90 pounds after a life of being fat. I'm 34 and have had severe migraine
attacks all my life. After having been treated by a neurologist since I was 12,
my neurologist finally told me there was nothing else he could do for me (after
we'd tried every available treatment). The only thing he could think of was me
trying to lose weight. So I did.
And it worked. I have far less migraine attacks, and the ones I do have are far
less intense. However, now I have a lot of skin left. So, I am having the skin
'chopped off' in 3 months...
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06-29-2010
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Fleur De Lis
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Ana
I had a tummy tuck done in my country 6 weeks ago, came back to us 3
weeks later i still fell liquid in my abdomen, what are the risk, if i
don't take it out. Will my body absorb it or I need to go back to my
country and have the doctor to take the liquid out.
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06-27-2010
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Lennon
Hi there...thank you for all the information on your website!
So here is the deal...I am a 28 year old male in need of some advice on
abdominoplasty. I have had several back surgeries in the past 4 years,
but now my back is in perfect shape. The last surgery was September of
2008, when I had Anterior Spinal Fusion at the L5/S1 level. Anterior, of
course, meant that they went through the front. I now have a scar...
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06-22-2010
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Good Candidate
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Michele
I am 10 day post op full abdominoplasty. So far so good except these
drain tubes giving me fits. The right one is out to point of no more
bulb suction and about 2 inches white portion of tube shows and I can
see the sutures. I go Mon to doctor to take it out. Is it possible it
will keep working itself out and if so how do I take care of treating
the hole left behind? It seems that every movement I make is causing it
to come out another half inch and pushing it back in I know is not a
good idea.
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06-19-2010
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Surgical Drains
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Cindy
I had my right JP drainage tube taken out on Monday June 7, 2010 and
my doctor was very upset with me because he thinks it was too soon to
have it taken out (the medical assistant took it out that day and he
wasn't in the office) he is afraid...
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06-12-2010
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Surgical Drains
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Over 3 Weeks With Tummy Tuck Drains
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Cindy
Ok, so I had my tummy tuck on May 12, 2010 (almost a month ago now) and
I still have the drainage tube in on the right side!!! I'm so frustrated
right now, it hurts so badly just sitting with this thing in me!! It
stings so bad and it is so uncomfortable, the output is at about 30 cc's
but I really want it taken out immediately!! Also, every time I tell my
doctor about something I had read that is a warning sign and should tell
him about, he acts like it's no big deal and it makes me look like I am
freaking out over every little thing, so what do I do??
Sorry, Response for this message is missing
- Tanner
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06-05-2010
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Surgical Drains
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How Long Do Tummy Tuck Stitches Last?
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Sally
Hi....I am just over 2 weeks post op tummy tuck. My internal muscles
did have some diastis and needed to be sutured back. My main concern is
the longevity of the sutures. My doctor says they last a lifetime. I
am an active 45 yr. old runner. I also use some weights and definitely
work on my core. I am so concerned that the core workouts and abs
exercises will bust my sutures. I would love to hear of some success
stories to maybe ease my concerns. Thank you!
Sorry, Response for this message is missing
- Tanner
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06-04-2010
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Sutures/Stitches
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Robbie
Thanks for this Tanner... I really appreciate it!
I'm down 115 pounds...and have a lot of excess skin. I'm trying to lose 10
more...and then consider the surgery end of next year. I'm interested in
reaching out to the response/guy from the 5/23 post who did the liposuction on
the chest... as I'm thinking of that also. Would you ask him if I could connect
with him? Thanks.
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06-04-2010
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Liposuction
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I NEED a Tummy Tuck
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England
I need a tummy tuck.....NEED, a tummy tuck. I don't care about the
risks. If I die it would be better than living the rest of my life like
this. every time I bend or squat my underwear and pants slip down to
expose my underwear and my shirts ride up. I hate what this is doing to
my family and me. Sorry, Response for this message is missing
- Tanner
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5-31-2010
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Tummy Tuck
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Pooched Out Belly Button
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Dottie
It has been 13 weeks since my tummy tuck and all is fine except my belly
button area is hard and a little pooched out plus he didn't do
liposuction and i still have love handles. Does anyone else have this
problem? Sorry, Response for this message is missing
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5-26-2010
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Belly Button
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David
I like your website. I too am a guy who lost a lot of weigh (100 lbs.
- 120 lbs.), had sagging skin for about 2 years and decided to go
through with it. I had an abdominoplasty done with liposuction on chest
and abdominal region. It's been a year and I love the new look. I
applaud you for putting your story up because it takes a lot of courage.
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05-23-2010
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Liposuction
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Alicia
I had a tummy tuck done two weeks ago, and my drain is still water and
blood my doctor thinks this is normal, but I don't. I think that that is
to long a time to keep a drain on and the blood context is too much.
Please help!
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4-28-2010
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Surgical Drains
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Deena
I had a tummy tuck 2.5 weeks ago, everything went fine I had a
drainage tube inserted on my left side upper pubic area, the doctor
removed my drain 5 days later, the area was a bit red but did not hurt,
a scab appeared and finally fell off, the area is now painful to touch
and is red, hard and swollen about a half dollar size but the hole is
closed up so there is not any drainage. when should I become worried or
is this normal to have pain there? I do want to say that it does not
hurt unless something touches it.
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4-24-2010
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Infection
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Kelly
I found it very helpful to read on your recovery. I have a question
about the stitches because I had my surgery in INDIA at Wockhardt
Hospital which came out very well. I had a great doctor plus it saved me
a lot of money. My stitches at the hips are hard n brittle just
wondering if they need to be removed by my primary doctor in the USA? I
know you are not a doctor, but wanted to ask. He said the ones in the
middle of my tummy would just fall off. I am just worried about the ones
on my hips. Thanks in advance.
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4-17-2010
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Sutures/Stitches
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Yaqoub
Dear Dr. -
I had a tummy tuck operation in Lebanon 7 months ago. my dr. didn't
install draining tubes at all, when I came back home to Kuwait and after
3 months i started feeling pain and my tummy feels like a hard baseball
inside, I went to a doctor in Kuwait and he said this is normal after a
tummy tuck operation, it most be blood. he tied to suck it by a syringe
but it was hard to come out so he gave me cream and asked to comeback in
one week for another surgery but i was afraid to back.. so please doctor
give an advise. yours.
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4-10-2010
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Surgical Drains
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Sussan
I had tummy tuck done on 3/23. after two weeks I noticed I have a lot of
pain in my left side where the drain is coming out and noticed the
infection and today the Doctor removed the drain and removed the puss
and put me on Cirofloxacin, 750mg. I took one at 12 today but I still
feel pain and redness and inflammation on the site and on my thigh. I do
not know what should I do. I am suppose to see my Doctor tomorrow.
Should i go to emergency room? is there any other antibiotic that I can
take because this one is giving me upset stomach. Please advise.
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4-7-2010
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Infection
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Tummy Tuck Drainage
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Christine
Great information. Thank you! I'm currently scheduled for 2
consultations to have my tummy tuck done, and no website that I have
ever been to has answered my drainage questions like you have. Thanks
again! I'm going to keep your site info. in case I have more questions
in the next few weeks. Christine,
I'll be happy to answer any questions if I can. Going to you first tummy
tuck consultations can be an exciting and scary. You may want to bring
with you a list of written questions to ask the surgeon or his nurse
when you are there. Some of the questions that I asked can be found
here.
They may give you some ideas for additional questions to ask. Good luck
with your consultations. Tanner
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4-2-2010
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Surgical Drains
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Will
Hi. I'm another guy (27 years old; lost over 100 pounds) thinking about doing
this. Thanks a lot for posting your story.
Have you come across any similar sites/ stories/ posts/ blogs from guys?
I see a lot from women, but I'd like to know what other men went
through, and I know everyone is different. Also, if you found any good
resources for doctor reviews, I'd be interested- I've found a few sites
but just a few comments. Thanks again- it's good to hear from someone
who has done this before.
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03-29-2010
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Surgeons
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Tummy Tuck Thanks
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Gavin
It's people like you that keep me going! Thanks so much for the info
about tummy tucks and your tricks to get and stay slim. I wish there
were more people like you who are willing to help others. take care and
GOD BLESS. Gavin, Thank you. When I began documenting my weight loss and tummy
tuck experience I never dreamed that I would publish it on the internet.
It was much too personal. It wasn't until later when I realized that all
of the research I did as well as the experience that I went through
might be helpful to others. Best regards, Tanner
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3-28-2010
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Tummy Tuck
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Spaddict
Hi, One last question I wanted to ask you was did you have the
operation in the winter intentionally? People around me are telling me
to wait till its winter because it will easier on me comfort wise but...
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3-23-2010
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Tummy Tuck
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Spaddict
Hi, Thanks for your website it�s just what I was looking for. I am also
going to be having the Tummy tuck in the next few months after losing
140 lbs. My main concern was how soon I can return to strenuous
exercise. Unlike you...
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3-22-2010
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Tummy Tuck Exercise
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Christy
Actually they can remove the belly button. I just left the PS and he
told me that my belly button won't make it. I would have to lose the
belly button in order to do a tummy tuck. Also, that it is more common
than you would think. I spoke to a friend on the way home and she had
known someone who lost theirs in a tummy tuck.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response
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3-17-2010
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Belly Button
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Tummy Tuck Success
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Angie
Way to go!! Keep up the good work. You look great!
Angie, Thank you. Before I had to worry about losing weight. Now I
have to worry about keeping it off. Best regards,
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3-17-2010
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Sherry
I am a 61 yr. old female with a weight loss so far of 75 lbs. and plan to
lose a maximum 30 more lbs. I weigh 161 right now. I have had several
abdominal surgeries gastroplasty 30+yrs ago with a vertical scar about
12 inches long midline and two vertical scars about 8 inches for non
cancerous tumor removal from uterus and later a total hysterectomy (same)
scar area, tissue healing always went well last surgery was when I was
47 (14 years ago) I now have been diagnoses with...
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3-15-2010
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Risks
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Marilyn
Today I noticed some small seedy-like substance in my drainage
tube..like possible puss..which concerns me for infection from my tummy
tuck. I'm taking my antibiotics faithfully...my pain is minimal...do you
think this is normal or infection?
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3-14-2010
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Infection
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Delia
Hi, my question is regarding a Tummy tuck that I had a year ago. I
had to redo it because The results were awful. When the second plastic
surgeon went in to tight my muscle he didn't find any evidence of
suture...
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3-12-2010
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Sutures/Stitches
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Ester
I am dreaming of having a Tummy Tuck since my abdomen looks as that
of a pregnant women. After having two children, my perfect slim tummy
became that of an 8 months pregnant lady. I haven't had sex for nearly a
year. This is taking all my confidence away. I feel really embarrassed
of having sex. I have a beautiful body except my tummy, a side 12 on a
side 18 waste. I would like to know what are the risks of dying during
Tummy Tuck. I am particularly scared of Aorta been accidentally burst
during surgery. Can you please tell me what are death rates and risks?
Thanks.
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3-10-2010
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Risks
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