Tummy tuck

[Crackers169]

Hi folks! Well I had my tummy tuck done yesterday at the Spire Murrayfield. I also had liposuction to massive lumps in my thighs caused by my diabetes, and another lump in my arm cut out.

I am feeling remarkably ok, and got home today! It is strange having 4 areas that are tender.

I have tried to attach before and after pics.

 

[tealovingsleever]

Wow how exciting, I'm very jealous of your flat tum! X

 

[pooh71]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing, so good to see what I can expect when I eventually get there! lovely flat tum! Hope you have a speedy recovery

 

[femfrankie]

Looking good crackers , lovely and flat now

 

[Cat Lover Sue]

Hi Crackers - oh that gown takes me back 10 weeks!! How fab are the staff at the Murrayfield - brilliant place.

So pleased everything has gone well for you. Take it easy - the first week is a bit rubbish, but you soon get into the swing of what you can and can't do.

 

[Crackers169]

Well it's a week today since I had my operation. I was back at the hospital to have the dressings removed, and the nurse was amazed at how well I am healing!! Not bad for someone who's had type 1 diabetes for 33 years.

Crackers x

 

[penelope1008]

Looking brilliant crackers. So glad things are going smoothly. Remember rest, relax & recuperate. Take things slowly don't over do it to fast.

 

[femfrankie]

Wow crackers .. Fantastic tummy and the wound so neat. Rest up and heal well hun xx

 

[chummy]

Congrats... Tummy looks great, did they create a new belly button?

 

[Cat Lover Sue]

Looking fab Crackers. You going back again next week for the glue to be removed? That's when you'll really see a huge difference as it takes all the dried blood etc with it when its taking off - doesn't hurt by the way - it just nipped a bit for me when Mr Stewart took out a couple of stitch ends.

 

[Crackers169]

Hi Sue

Yes I go back next Friday to see the nurse again, and have appointment with Mr Addison at 6 week point. So far I can't believe how well I feel. Still being sensible and taking it easy though.

When did you start driving?

Crackers xx

 

[Crackers169]

Congrats... Tummy looks great, did they create a new belly button?

Hi! Yes they did. Looks quite neat

 

[Cat Lover Sue]

Hi Sue

Yes I go back next Friday to see the nurse again, and have appointment with Mr Addison at 6 week point. So far I can't believe how well I feel. Still being sensible and taking it easy though.

When did you start driving?

Crackers xx

Hi - I did a short journey at about 2.5 weeks. I had a fleur de lis TT so I was also cut all the up to just under my boobs and found that the seat belt was the main problem as it always seem to rest on a sore spot! Ended up using a slightly deflated travel pillow on my lap and put the seat belt over it - that way it kept it off my incision line.

The only other difficulties I found was putting the hand brake on and coming up to junctions where I really had to lean forward to look to see if anything was coming - cause I was leaning forward but also giving it a bit of a twist as well, if you know what I mean.

Just take it easy, no heroics and you'll be fine

 

[Maphillips]

Looks good but quite painful that's what scares me from it

 

[sarahrob]

Looks fantastic, hope recovery continues to go really well!

 

[Crackers169]

Well here I am 3 weeks post tummy tuck. I have been back childminding. Husband was working away all week and eldest child has been ill all week. So although I feel fine, I do feel tired. Most of my wound is healing great but I have three areas that are yucky. Have been going back to the hospital twice a week for them to keep an eye on it, and I've to see the consultant on Wednesday. Thought I post pics for you to see!!!

 

[ClaireMarie]

My Caesarian scar went the same it's a bit ouchy, had to have antibiotics in the end, still looks very neat, are you happy overall?

 

[Crackers169]

Hi Clairemarie
I am delighted with the result. The red bits aren't getting any bigger and the rest of the scar is ok. My tummy is quite flat even although I am still swollen!! Just need boobs lifted and my transformation is complete!!!!

 

[ClaireMarie]

It must be wonderful and it's just going to get better ha, I love seeing the end results it's so inspirational. X

 

[tealovingsleever]

Looking fab!