Video #1| Week 1 Tummy Tuck Surgery- WARNING Graphic Images!
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- This is Day 1 (surgery) through Day 6 of my abdominoplasty and implant exchange surgery. I will be posting me and showing more to come. Its just physically hard to as of now with having to stand and show in front of the camera.
My surgery is this upcoming Tuesday 9/29/20. I'm nervous and excited, but looking forward to the pain! I've learned so much from your experience! Thank you
Hope everything went well with you?
@@OGDivaD All is going better than I expected. I planned for the worst and hoped for the best. Lol Thank you so much for asking!
If don’t mind me asking what exactly did you get done?
@@OGDivaD I had a tummy tuck surgery.
Christmas party? girl I don't want to be around a soul right now. lol kudos to you for being able to
I really cannot relate to any of the women saying a mommy makeover is excruciating. Yes your back hurts a little. Coughing is scary in the beginning. However walking around and managing pain was very easy for me. I didn't need lipo though and I had a drainless TT. I would say it was more of a discomfort than pain. The itching began around day 5 and I never got constipated either but I stayed away from morphine and strong pain killers. I showered after day 2. I also travelled abroad and alone for my surgeries so I didn't have any help once I was discharged from the clinic. I was expecting to have an awful time but not once did I regret having surgery. Also I didn't have crazy swelling. I am having a very easy recovery. I didn't need a walker either. The only thing I don't like is having to sleep on my back. I was so scared about surgery watching videos like this and it was nowhere near as bad as so many women have made it out to be. Also beware of yeast infections due to anti biotics which was for me the most annoying part of my recovery. MLD is very important and I massage myself daily. I'm so glad I have had an easier recovery than the videos I watched like this one.
If anyone is thinking of getting a tummy tuck please try to get a lift chair to rent and a walker. They are a extremely helpful for an easier recovery.
Right now . .. I'm on week 3 .... My doctor has taken all bandages and drins. But I'm kinda worried about my insicion . It looks like if it's open .... Helps mega worrried
Hey, I need to get my tummy muscles fixed with a tummy tuck. Firstly need to save a lot of money.!
Can i ask how old you are, I'm 30 and probably will be about 36 by the time I may get one. I have two young children and my tummy needs fixing! Thank you, your videos are very helpful x
kirst01uk hey! I'm 26
Hi Kelsi, thanks for sharing your journey with us. It was very helpful. Few questions for you: How long did your dr. keep your drainage in? Were you able to wear spanks/compression garment within 3 days of surgery or did you have to wait until all the drainages came off? Its been 7 days since my surgery and the binder is very uncomfortable and I'm so ready to wear the spanks/compression garment. Thanks again sweety for your openess and honesty.
Grace Lemyre hey girl go and watch my other videos following this one because I answer a lot of your questions
Husbands are truly a blessing. So glad you feel better sweetheart.
yes they are! Thank you!
Hi! I just came across your video... it seems it was a while back. I’m on Day 2 of my Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift.... and I am in some serious pain! It’s nice to know it will get better! I had almost 10lbs removed.. It was a shock even to the Surgeon! Need tips on bathing and how did you use spanks over your incisions... I need some relief! I also have two drains and a blood blister on the side of my boob... any advice regarding that?
Thank you for sharing your honest journey, so many people start videoing after they are through it, so we really miss how much it takes out of you. I went backwards with your videos, but you did a good job keeping it real. I am 3 weeks away from mine, very nervous, excited and a little scared but I have wanted this for 36 years...I believe I waited long enough. If there is a list of stuff you had that made things easier for you would you post it? I can relate to the ugly duck syndrome, I was overweight and teased horribly (Family) & School peers, wasn't fun. I am a Grammy of a 10 year old girl, I want to feel comfortable taking pictures with her, and honestly, its for me first, I have spent decades dealing with my stomach issues (Muscles were cut when I was in my 20's never repaired, loose skin, stretchmarks, etc.. ) I am having a reduction as well, no implants as of now I am 53 I feel a reduction and a lift would be better suited. I absolutely see your beauty, my daughter calls me pretty lady & it embarrasses me because she's my daughter, sure she'd say that, but I feel people look at me harder because of her comment..Who knows. Over the years I have learned that true beauty is generated from the inside, do we want to look and feel our best? My answer is yes, I feel I am a great human, giving, loving, strong when needed, sassy when called on, but I would like my outside to semi match how I feel, I understand I am over 50, I do not expect to look 25. Thanks again for your time covering this delicate matter.
i'm 6 days post op 360 body lift and my doc won't let me have pain meds and i feel like i'm gonna die like why the fuck did i do this?!
Did you have a mastectomy or a breast lift? I just had a double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction with a DIEP flap procedure. Like having a tummy tuck with the breast reconstruction.
Diane Vessels no I just had my implants exchanged 😬
Going to get breast implants and extended tummy tuck so excited and scared of the pain. Do they prescribe pain meds long enough🤪?
You poor thing 😳🤭😖☹️ I wanted to get this done, but now? I think not
i have been living at my sister depending on them to help me bathe. i had the mommy make over. now after 2 weeks and bc all the pain and set back and stuff i wondering why the f** i did it. now doesn't make sense to me 😐
yayitachula81ify just give it a few weeks!!! You will not regret it!!!
just found your video, wish i could have found by 14th of Dec for my hernia/tummy. You're right on with your video as the ones out there are saying "I just popped right back up and all in 3 weeks" BULL - dont you believe it !!
Thank you for being honest ! (I was still 'rolling' out of bed for 2 months- back in the gym now :-) SNEEZING was the worst
Laura VanHook girl you and I are only 2 days apart! I know I felt bad wth many others saying they had no problems and were back to it in 2 weeks...I'm like ummmmmm nooo. Lol. I'm back in the gym hard core as well and sneezing as of this week doesn't hurt. It took14 weeks for that to calm down!
Laura VanHook I'm 3 days post op and I'm still trying to figure out how are people running around 3 weeks later? I read on one forum this lady said she was back at work 1 week! I'm like wth????
Laura VanHook it wasn't that bad for me
What type of pain was it? Stabbing, burning, like contractions? Is there a way you can describe? Was your pain in the entire abdomen or just at the incision?
JA9ify didn’t feel the incision actually because the nerves have been cut and pretty welled numbed there. It’s all muscle pain. Sore and burning, some cramping
did the Dr Inject lidocaine inside for pain? Am getting a tummy tuck and my Dr recommend it stops pain for 4 days.
yes that was the pain pump you saw me wearing.
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Omg!!!!! i have surgery next month. I'm so nervous. thank you so much for this video.
I'm having a muscle repair, liposuction and tummy tuck done July 7th. I really want to know what to eat and what not to eat
Danielle Phillips there are no rules to what you can and can't. But def get yourself some protein shakes and some foods for the first few days for sure. Stay away from the fried foods. Stick to protein, veggies, and complex carbs to prevent weight gain due to inactivity
I brought low sodium soups, Gatorade, protein shakes and veggies aside from water.
Aww so cute this was helpful hope you feel better soon! I may go get a walker now LOL
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Thank you for sharing your experience. I had my surgery last week and some of your tips really helped me survive the first few days. Everytime I had to walk I just kept telling myself self "strong legs" over and over as I walked with my walker. Again, thank you
I just had a tummy tuck 5 days ago and girl I am perfectly fine. NO PAIN. All these videos made me scared because the girls claim to be in excruciating pain. Girl bye! It doesn’t hurt at all.
As a matter of fact. Straight out of surgery I felt fine. I ate some crackers and drank some water. Got up and walked to the car and talked the whole hour ride home. I do have a hard time sitting down in the same position for hours though. I can’t wait to get up and goooooo
Umm....ok...well congratulations. Not sure what method was different as well from mine. My pain was awful and majority of the women who contact me also have the same pain. It’s rare that they don’t. I see a lot that didn’t have muscle repair do a little better. But...that wasn’t my case. This story was MY experience, Not yours, last I checked. I documented what “I” went through and felt. I ate the same day as well and was able to walk. It just hurt and I was full faster than usual due to the swelling. My TT was also almost 4 years ago...I’m sure a lot has changed in methods since then. Drainless TT was barely heard of when I had mine and now they are everywhere .....
Thank you for sharing this. So straight-forward and honest!
S C71 thank you for watching!!
Your videos have been so incredibly helpful. Thank you for sharing your journey. I am currently binge watching. Lol
Julie Trejo aww thank you!!! This one was a rough one and the worst few days. I promise it gets better from here 😂
Kelsi Vinson did you have your surgery at a private surgical center or at a hospital? If you had the options, can you explain your thinking behind your decision of one over the other?
Thank you for sharing your story. It is so helpful to actually see the real recovery process. You are so lucky to have a helpful husband. I pray you have a full and speedy recovery.
OMG, you got tennis ball on the walker. lol
frenchie girl in the usa yassss girl! It was someone else's walker that I borrowed and they were already on it. But I know now why people do it! They are necessary!
I got blessed with a walker with 4 wheels and hand breaks plus the seat in the middle..God sent! I was walking day one with it,slow and steady. No walker was needed by day 6.
frenchie girl in the usa 😂😂 you made me lol
im having skin removal on lower and upper tummy,are draining tubes for everbody or only certain people that need them
angie moreland everyone gets them! You have to have them. The body creates so much fluid after this from swelling and healing. If not you'll get a hematoma
need to ask you,i had a upper and lower tummy tuck done on thursday,i got 3 drains but that binder is so tight it hurts real bad and it shows deep imprints on skin when i take it off,did you have same problems? is that normal?
angie moreland I did have that problem and I did loosen the binder to make it manageable. As you start to feel a little better you can tighten. They put it on you tight and then you swell more after surgery so that's why it hurys
Hey! I just got my tummy tuck and liposuction two days ago and can sooooo relate to everything in this video (coughing has been a nightmare, back pain is excruciating, etc.) How long until you were able to shower or remove your faja/garments?
Another personal question is *ahem* taking care of business 💩 how long did it take until you were able to use the bathroom for numero 2? Thanks for the videos, they’ve been super helpful for me ☺️
Meredith Robinson-Suarez I Was not able to shower until my drains are out which for 17 days. I changed my garments daily whenever I had to clean my incision. I had to start taking MiraLAX on day three because I was miserable. And it still did not work great. Until you win your self from pain pills it is going to be difficult
Thank you for your videos. I am 2 day post op and you helped me to make my decision. .
where did you get the pouch where you keep your drain tubes
Who was your dr.
Jessica Jasinski Dr. Andrew McCallister in PANAMA City Fl. He did amazing, I loved him!
both breast and abdominal surgeries together, has got to be far worse that one or the other only js
yes and no... Since I had already had breast aug years ago, switching out the implants during this procedure did not hurt that much. I really just felt sore like I had a slightly pulled muscle or the day after a really hard chest workout day.. however, when I had breast aug originally years ago, I was in a good amount of pain for a couple days but that was it. This tummy tuck however, was by far the worse all on it own.
Did you wear a Faja? And if so what kind?
I wore an abdominal binder after surgery and then spanx.
Kelsi Vinson okay. Thank you
What’s a faja?
Is it worth it?
Lilith’sSylverMoon it’s totally worth it everyday after this. I was in pain but it goes away and you have the rest of your life to love to be happy 😊
Kelsi Vinson I’m so nervous! But I’m just in the process of researching everything! Thanks so much for all your time you put into these vids
Hi. What all did you have done? Did you get your muscles tightned
Lindsey Atkins yes
How
Much iv drip you
Recieved after surgery
no idea but Im not really sure why that it necessary lol. I was released same day of surgery. IV came out before I left.
Well done xo
I love Life thank you!!!!!
Kelsi Vinson i was going through videos today as I'm housebound and four days post op, so wanted as much information as possible... I found this very relateable as I've just had a tummy tuck and it's reassuring to know hopefully in time it will get better.. I can easily go toilet have been doing so from day one, but every day I feel like ten percent better.. I want to ask you what if anything did you use on you're scar please? I'm not sure what is the best way to go about it, i want scar as less visible as possible as the main reason for tummy tuck was to look good, any advice would be greatly appreciated thank you 😘
I love Life I used obagi for a while and now I'm using Mederma. Obagi scar cream is expensive. I personally am not sure if either has helped as it is just part of the bodies normal process and I know it can take a couples years to actually fade
Kelsi Vinson thank you. I have bought oleeva abdominal scar heets, it's expensive but I've read great reviews about it, so will see how it goes! Thank you again xxx
My surgery is December 12th 😊😁 So nervous
Tiffany Elkins mine is dec 20th 😩😳 goodluck!
How’d it go??? I need a TT buddy. Mine is feb 25 and I’m having cold feet. To say the least. :(
Tara Randall mine was great! I’m almost 2 months post op! There’s a group on fb that’s full of only women going through the same thing if u want to join.
facebook.com/groups/2529870303759169/?ref=share
hi, where did you get the pain pump carrying case?
it came with it. When I woke up it was there lol
Ouch! Feel better soon......
Antoinette Gilbert I'm all healed up now! Check out my 12 week update video 😬
Sure.....
Tummy tuck April 17th, thank you for the helpful tips.
awesome! Let me know if you need anything!
Watching another one of your videos right now:) lots of helpful tips. So appreciated. Love your lipstick too!
aww youre so sweet thank you!
oh gosh... i am scheduled for 6 days from now and you freaked me out with the pain....
heyshe21 you will be fine! Everyone is different too so keep that in mind.
Heyshe how did it go for u ? I'm thinking of doing it but I have my consultation in 1 month.
My actual surgery pains are minimal but the back pain is what gets me. A walker and staying on schedule with yours meds will get you through
this picture looks bad. please take it down.
Bejay Wilson I'm sorry you feel this way. Unfortunately this was the truth and what I really went through. This is my story and I have had several women contact me thanking me for this video. I'm not showing any nudity. You are welcome to keep scrolling and pass my video. Sorry for any offense. I'm sure you see worse on a daily basis
I just have a question.. did your surgeon not give you a nerve blocker??? Mine did and I'm on day 2 Post-Op with not much pain. Just alot of discomfort and tightness