Tummy Tuck Forum
Tummy Tuck Incision Are Opening Up 02-4-2013
Parts of my tummy tuck incision are opening up. My husband used butterfly band aids to close them. I am on week two post op. I go to the doctors in five more days. Will the butterfly band aids work? No Name >Response - I don't know. I never had that situation, nor can I give medical advice. Sounds like a good approach, but I would contact my doctor as soon as possible. In the meantime, as I'm sure you are doing, I would watch it closely, keep it held in place with continual wearing of my compression garment and limit my movements. Good luck, Tanner
Pain In Stomach 1 Year After Tummy Tuck 06-06-2012
Cathy - Hello Tanner, This is Cathy. I thought I would let you know how I am progressing in case it could help others. My plastic Surgeon could not find a reason for my pain , and I was totally frustrated after 13 months post-op. It was recommended that I get a cat scan in January , but that didn’t show anything. My neighbor, who is a nurse practitioner thought it was adhesions..
Thinking About Getting a No Cut Tummy Tuck 03-03-2012
Liz - Thinking of getting a "no cut tummy tuck" from Monarch med spa. Do you know anything about this procedure? Are results similar to a regular tummy tuck? >Response - Liz, I never heard of "no cut tummy tucks" before so I took a quick look at their website. I was looking for an explanation of what exactly they do for their "tummy tuck" but was unable to find a good answer. I did manage to find more information on other sites including the following. http://www.cosmsurg.com/blog/2011/07/03/no-cut-tummy-tuck-57692. From reading that, the no cut tummy tuck would not have done me any good. If I were you I would continue to do more research until all your questions are answered. Good luck, Tanner
Pulling Of Skin After Tummy Tuck 04-02-2012
Rey - Does the pulling of the skin (in reference to any unnecessary stress) cause additional soreness during the recovery period? is there anything that has to be done to the nerve since they are being cut? Is there increased chance of nerve sensitivity after compression garments and main healing is set? (I'm not a DR like that's not obvious).. >Response
Dent Below Belly Button 6 Days After Tummy Tuck 04-01-2012
Tanya Had TT 6 days ago came out that nite saw lump on the left side had a collection of blood left side of my tummy the blood in the draining tube was clotting had to go bac to surgery to clear blood collection lost 1 1/2 pints of blood had to have a blood transfusion came home on the Wednesday pain was nt bad I have now noticed a little dent below my belly button what could it be I have a little Throbbing pain in that area I'm getting worried now I went through 2 op s don't want anything else to go wrong going to c my ps tis wk but does any1 know what it cud be thanx.. >Response
Removing Sagging Skin On Backside 03-30-2012
Robert Had a full abdominalplasty last year after extreme weight loss. The results have been pretty decent but now thinking of the having my back done. Looking for advice on recovery and if you thought realistically if it would need as much downtime. I was down for about three weeks but most of that was due to the muscle repair and drains. Did you have separate drains for your back? I have heard bending over will be tough for a period of time?.. >Response
Bumps After Tummy Tuck 03-19-2012
Susan
I had a TT and reconstructive work on breasts
following (2 yrs ago) lumpectomy 17 days ago. Very
happy with results except I have two bumps at top of
stomach area just below breasts, much more
pronounced on right side. Saw surgeon 3 days ago,
said due to moving everything around, tuck had to
end somewhere and he didn't need to drain, should go
down. One side bulges quite a lot and is harder,
about 2" across and 1 " high. I don't understand
explanation and seeing him again tomorrow. Have you
heard of anything like this, what questions should I
as him?
Thanks..
>Response
Scared About Fleur De Lis Timmy Tuck 03-18-2012
Tina Going for my fleur de lis tummy tuck on the 29th of March and I am SCARED TO DEATH. Your stories of the complications have me even more scared. yikes.... I've been approved by BCBS since 2005 and am finally going to do it. I have got to get over this anxiety. Thanks for your stories... >Response
Worried About Tummy Tuck 03-16-2012
Telica I am scheduled to have a tummy tuck in late April. I am very very very nervous about this. Oh lord, I hope and pray all go well with a very successful surgery and hopefully not too painful recovery, but a positive outcome. I actually got my breast enhanced about 5 years ago, so I do know the possible risks there are. I am still scared as sh--. Especially thinking about Donda West, Kanye West's mother bless her soul, after getting a tummy tuck and breast reduction. I searched the web to find out more about risks and deaths resulting from tummy tucks. I seen some stories that were so sad and touching. Of course, I want it done but anything could happen. I don't want to die, this really is scary. I still have so much stuff I must do. I am starting to get discourage, but will pray on it. I did get a little motivation after reading your successful story and feel glad for you. Hope mine is the same. Stay blessed!
Pain After Tummy Tuck 03-14-2012
Nori I have had my TT done back in Jan 2011 and till this day also experience the same exact pains that you are describing (almost identical). I have had numerous MRI's, cat scans and many other tests and procedures done to me and my surgeon cannot figure out what's wrong either. Nice to know I'm not alone...sad for us though. Hope you find healing....I wish i could.
Research Your Tummy Tuck Surgeon 03-13-2012
Mary I had a TT, lipo, hernia removed and muscle tightened in march 5 2012. I'm 46 years old 4 children and I had the BEST surgeon in DC area Parva plastic surgery. My scar is dry, my drainage removed and very little pain. Choosing a good surgeon and having a healthy lifestyle are mayor factors. Please be very selective and DO research about your surgeon ...make sure he/she are certified. Don't try to go by how cheap they are. This is a very serious surgery and your life is in their hands. I choose TT because I wanted to feel better about myself, after 4 children and 4 miscarriages, exercise wouldn't help. Good luck to everyone and remember to research first!
Infected Belly After Tummy Tuck 03-13-2012
Dee I am going through the exact same thing and my Dr. Told me I'm healing fine. Did not believe him and went straight to my physician and she said did a swab of the puss from the belly and it was infected. Go see ur physician! I don't know what's wrong with these surgeons, they must want to be sued.
Middle Larger 2 Months After Tummy Tuck 03-12-2012
Teresa I am also 2 months post TT and am bigger than when I started. I am still depressed from the surgery and frustrated. I swell every time I eat or work out and I barely fit in my clothes post surgery. I look like I have a spare tire and it's so frustrating. I expected to lose at least 2 inches in my middle section, but I gained.
Tattooing Over Tummy Tuck Scars 03-12-2012
Jon I am 56 and about to start a serious diet to lose 120 lbs. from 280lbs down to 160lbs. Just retired will have a balloon inserted in my stomach, and got a trainer/mentor to help me get fit. hope to achieve thin in one year. Of course i realize after all these years my skin will not shrink and i will need surgery to remove the excess. I see lots of complications discussed here.. >Response
Abdominal Pains After Tummy Tuck 03-12-2012
Mallen Hi! I had a TT 14 months ago and I also have had abdominal pains. It is a very sharp 10/10 pain but goes away in a matter of few seconds. I actually drop to my knees and ball up because it is so intense.. >Response
Stomach Pressure And Discomfort 3 Years After Tummy Tuck 03-05-2012
Peg I am 63 and had a TT almost 3 years ago, results good but some nerve problems. Lately have a persistent uncomfortable feeling of pressure in lower part of stomach feels similar to being pregnant. Scar tissue? .. >Response
Belly Button Draining Serous Fluid After Tummy Tuck Infection 03-02-2012
PR I had a tummy tuck with muscle repair in Jan 2012. Two and a half weeks later i had my first uti. I was treated with cipro for 10 days. Five days later my belly button began draining serous fluid. The belly button also had a black stich exposed that we cut to the skin. Two days later i developed a low grade temp 37.4-37.8. I was started on cephlex for 5 days. During this time i continued to have a low grade temp. 1 day after the antibiotic was finished i developed chills and umbilical pain. .. >Response
Stomach Bloated Year After Tummy Tuck 02-24-2012
Nina I had a tt on Dec. 24, 2011. My stomach was flat until about 1 1/2 weeks ago. All the sudden(like i read the others mention) my stomach bloated (physically, looks like 5 months pregnant) and i feel full all the time. the bloating never goes away, it just gets smaller. After dinner I feel like i just had a Thanksgiving meal. (though I don't eat very much and weigh 105 lbs.). i used to wake up to a flat stomach but now the bloating from the night before never goes away. I feel pressure against my skin from the inside out. Has something gone wrong? ..
Unhappy And Looks Pregnant After Tummy Tuck 02-22-2012
Norma Hi, I had a tummy tuck with excessive skin removal in the abdomen left from having kids, in Aug 2010, had swelling from chest down,, now I am still swollen & look 6mos pregnant,, went back to the doctor who did the surgery & he told me to go on a diet. Norma.. >Response
Surgical Drain Is Clogged And I Am Swelling 02-19-2012
Marion I had a tummy tuck done on Jan. 6th. I starting having a lot of swelling on Jan. 19th. A drain was inserted but clogged soon thereafter. I have now had a total of three drains inserted since my surgery. Tonight I am miserable because the drain has stopped working again and my doctor is not on call. The first 2 drains were not painful but this last one was horrible. The radiologist must have done something wrong because I was almost sick with pain and there was a huge amount of blood. Always before there was only yellow fluid. I wish I had never had this surgery.. >Response
Compression Garments 02-18-2012
Julia I read all pros the cons about the tummy tuck garments. But where can we find them. Which website can we go to get it. Tummy Tuck >Response - Julia, Amazon.com is probably one of the best places to get them. They seem to have the best variety and you can see the ratings and read reviews of others who have purchased them to make it easier to choose. Tanner
Infections & Seromas After My Tummy Tuck Surgery 02-17-2012
Natasha I had a tummy tuck on the 7th November last and since then I have had several infections! At the beginning of January this year my tummy became extremely swollen I looked 8 months pregnant, I also had a fever, I was taken back into hospital where they found I had a severe infection and a severe collection of seroma that had formed into a capsule! They operated to remove it all and I had surgical drains put again, I had the drains removed after a week then 3 days later my tummy started swell again, my surgeon tried to remove the fluid with a syringe in 5 different places but was unsuccessful, I was then taken back into hospital.. >Response
Nervous About Having A Tummy Tuck 02-15-2012
Kim I am almost 1 year status post a bilateral mastectomy for breast cancer. I am getting ready for my final reconstruction surgery and I have decided to also have a tummy tuck. I was never really scared about my mastectomy. I guess it was something I knew I had to do. I am really nervous about a tummy tuck. I heal really well. My scars from my surgeries look good and as a general rule I do not swell a lot. I keep reading about all of the swelling and how long it lasts. Is this the case for most people? I could understand a few weeks to a month but longer seems .. >Response
Doctor Can't Remove My Surgical Drain 02-14-2012
MomOf4 Hello, first thank you for this site! There is so much great information. I have a questions about drain complications. I am 5 days post op for a tummy tuck and the doctor attempted to remove the jp drain in his office today. But it got stuck. Under local, he opened that side of my incision up to try to remove the drain and was still unable to do it. I am now scheduled for a quick surgery tomorrow to remove it. Have you ever heard of such thing? I Asked him I f he additional, though, minor procedure will now make me create more fluid, therefore need a drain or risk a seroma later and he didn't think so. Thank you for your time. >Response
Covered By Insurance? 02-10-2012
Dave HAD GASTRIC BYPASS about 2 1/2 years ago. Have a bit extra skin and fat to be removed. It has given me hernias and neuropathy. Is this procedure covered by my insurance? Also the weight gain was due to being laid up post workers comp injuries. Now having muscle problems. Tummy Tuck >Response - Dave, The hernia portion of your surgery may be covered, but that's a question only your insurance company and your surgeon can answer. Good luck, Tanner Follow-up Email - So, are you saying Ins. wont cover a tummy tuck if its needed for health reasons? Also. can you give me an estimated cost of a tummy tuck? Thank you, Dave >Response - Dave, All I know about tummy tuck insurance and costs can be found here (insurance, costs). To find out if insurance will pay for any part of your surgery you have to ask them. Tummy tuck costs vary too much depending on your doctor, location and what you need done. To get your price, you need to go to a tummy tuck consultation with a tummy tuck surgeon. I can’t tell you. Tanner
Too Old For A Tummy Tuck? 02-10-2012
Colette Hello, just a question I am going to have TT on March 16th 2012 I am very excited but at the same time a bit nerves I will be 51 on June 3rd, I feel like I'm to old for a tummy tuck Has anyone known somebody who is my age and had a tummy tuck if so is it more difficult because I am a much older woman I guess my fear is my age. I really do need this tummy tuck. Does age plays a factor in a full tummy tuck? Thank you. >Response
Problem Sleeping After A Tummy Tuck 02-10-2012
Mike Waking up in the middle of the night. Hi all. I am 16 days PO from my tummy tuck and have a question. For the past week or so I have been waking up in the middle of the night (4am) or so with an uncomfortable sensation. My mid-section feels hot. Like really hot. I take off my compression binder but see no redness. After walking around for a while the hot sensation goes away & I can usually get back to sleep. My question is this normal? Any tips people could give me on avoiding this would be greatly appreciated. Kind of messing up my whole sleep cycle. Thanks >Response
Mommy Makeover Incision Hole Leaking Fluid 02-06-2012
Vicky I had a mommy makeover 3 weeks and 5 days ago i had drains and they got removed but around my incision below my belly button there was pussy stuff under the tape and i removed it and put gauze there and it has seemed to develop a hole and there is draining its not blood is fluid of some sort went to my doc on thuds 5 days ago and he said everything looks normal so will the hole heal on its own or is this normal? >Response
Lower Abdominal Pain After A Tummy Tuck 02-05-2012
VM I have suffered from lower abdominal pain for years. I have gone thru several colonoscopies and endoscopies, but no results were shown to cause my pain. I finally decided to discuss my chronic pain with my internist and when I told him of my stomach operation, gallbladder, appendix and finally a tummy tuck, he began to nod. Indeed the tummy tuck could be the cause of my pain all these years. The damaged nerves were being covered by a healing process, this in turn was causing my chronic pain to my lower pelvic area. Now I need to discover what I can do to relieve the pain.. >Response
Pulmonary Embolism 9 Months After Tummy Tuck 02-01-2012
Just Me I had a breast lift and TT with liposuction May of 2011. 2 weeks ago I rushed myself to the hospital because I thought I was having a heart attack. I was told I had PE (Pulmonary Embolism), I was in the hospital for 4 days then released on injections of Coumadin. I am a smoker.. >Response
Infection 6 Weeks After Tummy Tuck 01-30-2012
Susan Hi I had a tummy tuck procedure done almost 6 weeks ago and have developed a infection. I have told my surgeon and she is well aware of it and has got me on antibiotics. As I just want a second opinion as I have got fluid build up in my abdomen and I did manage to drain majority of it today but it seems to be refilling and bloating up again, also every time I drain the fluid I feel like I am burning up :( just want to know if this is what is expected?.. >Response
Weight Gain After Tummy Tuck 01-28-2012
Robin I had a tummy tuck 27 years ago. I did gain weight back, but not until I hit menopause at age 50. I've gained weight in the upper stomach area, around my heart and lungs. The fat had to go there because the lower fat cells had been removed. If I had known then, what I know now, I would never have had it done. If you are not 100% sure you can control your weight, don't do it.
Surgical Drain Tube Hole Leaking Black Blood After Drains Were Removed 01-22-2012
Sheri I am 11 days out from extended TT with liposuction and full mr...one of the holes from where my drain was removed POURS out brown/ black blood each time I get up and try to do anything. I feel great other than this, no signs of fever, redness, or swelling. Everything I read on the net, never mentions anything like this. When I say POUR I mean when I get up to use the restroom or anything I have to put and tight compress on tape in down tightly then was my feet, legs, and go back and mop my trail to the restroom. Any help would be great!.. >Response
Tummy Tuck Numbness Is Wearing Off And Starting To Have Pain 01-19-2012
Giselle I like you have had slim to no pain.... Thank god. I had a tummy tuck done a week ago. Today is day 7. I'm going in today to hopefully remove my drains. I have drained less than 25 cc for two days straight... I'm excited these drains are annoying! anyway... I'm a bit concerned though. Last night... Night 6. I started feeling a bit of soreness around the incision area.. >Response
Depressed 2 Months After Tummy Tuck 01-18-2012
Sunny I had a tummy tuck 2 months ago and was very depressed after. I compared it to baby blues syndrome. I think because I did not look like I had expected to. My surgeon did not perform liposuction as I expected he would. He only removed the baby bump above my pelvic area and pulled down the upper fat. I cannot fit in my jeans yet and am actually 4 inches bigger around my waist.. >Response
Pain In Stomach 1 Year After Tummy Tuck 01-16-2012
Cathy Hello, My name is Cathy and I had a tummy tuck and my breast lifted December 13,2010. My uplift went fine and my tummy tuck is still very troublesome. I went to a board certified plastic surgeon. It looks really good.. but still very painful, not the lower half of my stomach, but the upper half. In the mornings it is not too bad but by late afternoon it still hurts. I have trouble going to sleep at night because of pain. Besides hurting most of the time...it also snarls up like a leg cramp and is extremely painful.. >Response
Swollen, Bloated Stomach 4 Months After Tummy Tuck 01-14-2012
Michele I have been in such a state for the last week and was so relieved when I came across the page with your question on it. I am 4 months post op tummy tuck and was feeling great (even though my hips and thighs seem huge now) until last week. suddenly, I m able to relax my stomach muscles and my stomach that was so flat seems distended. The area above my (disgusting) belly button is puffy and underneath it is hard as a rock and fees swollen and bloated. have lap-band and am quite concerned that it is a hernia or I did something wrong? Any help PLEASE.... >Response
Infection 5 Months After Surgery 01-14-2012
Gwen I have a TT infection 5 months after surgery. How could this have happened? I am on antibiotics now. Is there a chance these will work? I waited a month before going to the doctor because I did not know it could get infected that far out from surgery. >Response
Lymphatic Drainage Buildup After Surgery 01-10-2012
AChilds I have swelling above the incision line of my TT that is concerning me. It was flat at first and has gotten more protruding as times passes. My full TT was 36 days ago. I am wearing compression, have started massaging...it is very flat below incision and bumps out over the incision directly above. It looks like I need a TT!! I am also noticing more stomach noises than before the surgery. Is this common? >Response
Getting Insurance To Pay For A Tummy Tuck 12-30-2011
Diana Has anyone ever had any luck with getting insurance to pay for a tummy tuck as the sagging of the skin/weight of 3 pregnancies combined with scoliosis gives me daily back pain. I have been in PT for 3 years to help ease it. I have a saddle bag from the pregnancies and it makes me heavier. Just wondering if anyone else had this? Diana >Response
Bad Doctor 12-31-2011
Laura I had a tummy tuck with a "so called" doctor in Miami. He did a scar three inches wide and fourteen long. I barely had a belly, now I got one, I was not able to walk for four months, the seem (incision line) was wide open the very second day of my operation. He did not care, he had to do surgery on me twice, when he did the first operation he was in a hurry and I barely had pain, I walked out of the operation room walking straight with no pain and now, six months after the operation and four months in bed, could not go to my job, could not even sit and when I walk a little, my legs are numb. That doctor should be arrested as he told me he did it on purpose.. >Response
Heart Attack After Tummy Tuck And Other Problems 12-30-2011
Susanne I had my TT March 16th 2011. Things went great and I was home the day after my surgery. 2 weeks later, April 1st I had a heart attack and had to have open heart surgery. Done well with that surgery also. However, I formed a seroma pocket in my abdomen area. Woke up early one morning with fluid running down my leg.. >Response
Surgical Drains In Too Long? Purple Color Drainage? 12-27-2011
Melissa I am a healthy 29 year old female and am 12 days post op from my complete TT. My incision looks great, I feel really good and my pain is minimal. My only issue is my right drain is still accumulating 80-90cc in 24 hours. Also the fluid has never turned yellow.. >Response
Reuse Liposuction Fat? 12-27-2011
Shaniqua I would like to know if I can get a tummy tuck with liposuction and the fat from the liposuction restored into my buttocks? Will I have a lot of scarring on my buttocks? Thanks have a great day. >Response - Shaniqua, Sorry, I don't know if they can do that or how that works. Those are questions for a surgeon. Best regards, Tanner
14 Days Post Abdominoplasty And Double Mastectomy 12-26-2011
Andy Hi - I'm a male who is 14 days post abdominoplasty and a double mastectomy. Just wanted to say thanks for sharing your story. I guess everyone will have a slightly different experience but I'm heartened that there has been nothing wildly different occur for me. I live outside the US and the medical system is a little different. So far I have experienced.. >Response
Post Surgical Pain 3 Years After 12-24-2011
Lorraine It has just been 3 years since my tummy tuck surgery. It is unusual for me but recently i have a lot of tightening and some tenderness on my surgical line and was very itchy felt inside. When i stretch it feels very tight this is the first time i am having any post surgical pain. Is this strange 3 years later of is something else going on? >Response
My Tummy Tuck Gave Me Pseudomonas 12-22-2011
Gina Hi; my name is GINA and I just had abdomnoplasty Oct. 25th 2011.,and also got pseudomonas from it. On Bactrim and oxygen tank for 14 days. now. it felt like i got a cramp/charlie horse in my stomach. and, now my stomach, on one side is ROCK hard, and swells at times. it feels like someone is squeezing the heck outta me. my wound is healed that was open. But now this is happening. my Dr. Tells me it could be a hematoma [blood clot] to me. and it may last a year.. >Response
Scared And Worried About Surgery 12-21-2011
Iman I'm having a TT on the 29th of this month. Is it normal to get worried and scared about the surgery? And for healthy people, is there a chance people might die during surgery? Thanks. >Response
Getting A Tummy Tuck With A Pacemaker 12-27-2011
Doris I have a question about a pacemaker. Do you think it would be dangerous for me to have a tummy tuck? >Response - Doris, Sorry, but that's a question to ask your doctor. Tanner
Tummy Tuck With Breast Lift 13 Days Ago 12-17-2011
AChilds I had a tummy tuck and breast lift/augment about 13 days ago. I am recovering nicely, except this drain in my abdomen. I am still draining about 75cc a day and it looks like mostly blood. From research online, I would think it should not look like pure blood at this point and should be slowing down. Is there anything I can do to make this slow and stop bleeding so I can get this removed?! Is this an indication of a potential issue if it's still mostly blood at this point? >Response
TT & Brazilian Butt Lift 12-13-2011
Iman Is it risky to do tummy tuck and Brazilian butt at the same day? (I'm healthy and don't have no problem) >Response - Iman, Sorry, but I don't know anything about Brazilian Butt Lift surgery but I would imagine that any combination surgery increases risks. To what extent depends on many factors. You will need to consult a surgeon to find out how risky it is for you. Good luck, Tanner
Recovery 8 Weeks After Surgery 12-13-2011
Mark Hi Tanner - just wanted to check back in. Hope all is well at your end. Eight weeks post surgery and all is going well. Am weaning myself off the support garment and starting back into the gym...slowly. Swelling has basically gone away and scars.. >Response
Need Information About Doctors 12-13-2011
Mikell I am very interested in getting a tummy tuck, i don't have much knowledge on the surgery so I am not sure of what doctors r the best, if you could help me with a list of great surgeons I would appreciate it. >Response
70 Year Old Woman Had TT With Complications 12-12-2011
Linda I am 70 years old and in August 2011 I treated myself to a TT that I have been wanting for years. I have had four children and finally felt I was ready. I had one of the top surgeon perform the surgery and felt that I knew all the risks---nothing was going to happen to me. Post-op I was fine for three months all healing well, and then one day I woke up with a severe attack of pancreatitis. After multiple tests I had to have my gallbladder removed due to a stone lodged in the duct. One week later the incision from my tummy tuck became reddened in several areas and one area broke open and drained a thick coffee cream colored fluid.. >Response
Infected Sutures/ Stitches One Year After Tummy Tuck? 12-12-2011
Lynne I had a tummy tuck on 7/30/10. This was not a surgery to make me beautiful this was to remove a portion of my abdomen where a re-occurring staph infection was. The plastic surgeon recommended cutting it out and I said do it. Now after all that I have lumps in my abdomen that look and feel as though the inside sutures never dissolved and I think they are infected. The more I do the more I hurt! What do I need to do now?? I'm assuming these need to come out. Will this require another surgery??? Who if anyone is at fault??? Are suture companies ever held responsible?? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks >Response
Belt Lipectomy Risks And Time Off From Work 12-11-2011
Kamalaksha Hi I am 25 years old. I lost around 75 pounds and i am planning for belt lipectomy. I have a few questions, 1. How long does it take to get back to work? As i have to plan for the holidays. 2. Are there any serious risks involved? >Response
Worst Horror Story - Everything Went Wrong 12-09-2011
Mairi I had a TT with liposuction on the hips and sides and full muscle repair on October 14, 2011. It is 8 weeks later and I am STILL in pain and STILL don't really know what is going on with my body. I had a drain in each of my hips for about 3 weeks after my surgery. They were miserable!! Once I got them out, I swelled to the size of the good year blimp...what I thought was going to be a nice flat stomach looked worse than it had after having 3 babies and lap band! I started to develop a fever in the evenings that I thought was odd. It started out low grade, nothing over 99.9. I told my doctor about it and he said it was fine, just do some deep breathing and take some Tylenol. Well, a little over a week later, the fever was up to 103.8 and my husband took me to the emergency room.. I don't know what to do at this point...I am lost. I feel like an id**t when I try to ask questions about it and I feel like I am going to just have to learn to live with all this. That is, if it doesn't kill me! >Response
Is One Week Off From Work Enough For A Tummy Tuck? 12-06-2011
Laura I just started a job a week ago and don't want to lose it and my surgery is a week from now...do you think a week off is enough? >Response
Ugly scar 12-05-2011
Carolyn The scar around my belly button is ugly.