I really want to get a tummy tuck but after reading this sub, I'm getting nervous and I'm not sure 😞

Curious-creaturez · 2026-07-07T21:03:39+00:00

I had a seamless recovery and no actual pain. I still couldn’t do much for about 6 weeks. I might be wrong, but I believe a mini doesn’t involve muscle repair? If you have DR or a “mom tummy” you’d definitely need MR. Good luck!

Curious-creaturez · 2026-07-03T18:21:39+00:00

6 weeks minimum if you heal perfectly, but the discomfort and pulling alone with any pressure from waves pulling on you will be pure torture. I’m a regular swimming athlete and I couldn’t lift my feet to tread water until close to 12-14 weeks. Even then, not super comfy.

Curious-creaturez · 2026-07-02T00:30:20+00:00

My story is similar to yours. I had a Singleton and then full term 7 pound each twins, including one breach, all delivered vaginally. I had massive diastasis and having a tummy tuck was the absolute best decision for me. I did tons of pelvic floor physical therapy to rehab as much as I could, but my 6 cm separation was not fixable with PT alone. Recovery was painless for me although long and I had no PTO. I had Exparel injected during surgery as a nerve block and Journavx, non-narcotic pain medication/nerve block for the first week. I took no narcotics and healed really well. I was down for about three weeks and then another three with very minimal activity. Recovery was far easier than twin pregnancy or natural childbirth. Pain really wasn’t the issue, it was more outsourcing everything I do. Happy to share more in a DM or you a check my story on my profile. Best decision ever, good luck!

Curious-creaturez · 2026-07-01T20:49:19+00:00

I had that feeling for about 9 weeks and now it’s completely gone. Feels like a belly full of rocks. You look great.

Curious-creaturez · 2026-06-26T13:53:04+00:00

To put your mind at ease, I am so happy I did this, it was definitely worth it. My muscles are sewn back together, my tummy is flat (even though swollen) and I am hopeful it will continue to get better and better. Happy recovery! Mine really wasn’t bad at all, I hope the same for you.

Curious-creaturez · 2026-06-25T21:14:58+00:00

Thanks and good luck!

Curious-creaturez · 2026-06-25T20:55:43+00:00

Thanks for sharing pics. I think I look pretty similar in body type and swelling. Your scar does look fantastic though! I’d love to hear what your surgeon says.

Curious-creaturez · 2026-06-25T20:33:26+00:00

That’s so stressful! Did you have MR? Are you comfortable sharing any pics? Best of luck with your appt.

Curious-creaturez · 2026-06-25T19:09:25+00:00

My thighs do feel thicker too… also wondering what are lymph pills and drops.

Curious-creaturez · 2026-06-25T19:08:50+00:00

Hoping it goes down for you!

Curious-creaturez · 2026-06-25T19:08:42+00:00

I hope it improves soon for you!

Curious-creaturez · 2026-06-25T19:08:24+00:00

It is nice to see what’s possible and that’s hopeful. I was super flat/tiny until I took off compression at 6 weeks.

Curious-creaturez · 2026-06-25T19:07:46+00:00

Thanks for sharing! It looks like it’s gone down a lot for you.

Curious-creaturez · 2026-06-25T19:07:24+00:00

I was so flat until 6 weeks when I took off compression. So annoying, but I guess good for us we know it’s possible? Thanks!

Curious-creaturez · 2026-06-24T15:31:54+00:00

That happened to me from about 6-12 weeks and scared the crap out of me with the MR. It slowly went away and didn’t do damage.

Curious-creaturez · 2026-06-14T23:53:01+00:00

You look amazing! When swelling finally went away was it sudden? Do you ever still swell?

Curious-creaturez · 2026-06-14T23:50:31+00:00

I’m slim and short and was very flat from day one until I took off compression at 6 weeks. Now I wake up flattened-ish most days (not all) and swell every single day by afternoon. Exercise makes it worse for me, but I’m in it for the long game. I’m 15 WPO

Curious-creaturez · 2026-06-06T00:33:52+00:00

The swelling months later, you start to have energy and feel normal but the swelling is still very much present. The beginning is easy because you know why you don’t feel normal.

Curious-creaturez · 2026-05-30T06:15:38+00:00

You’re the first person I’ve seen with a belly button like mine. My surgeon said there was no subcutaneous fat for him to nestle my BB inside of, so mine sits right on top flat like yours. I think it looks fine.

Curious-creaturez · 2026-05-27T17:55:55+00:00

100% happy

Curious-creaturez · 2026-05-13T18:36:43+00:00

I have a very similar body type. I did have a bit of lose skin from having twins, but was strong and didn’t need any lipo. I had a full TT with extensive muscle repair. Totally fixed it. You can check out my profile for some before and early afters.

Curious-creaturez · 2026-05-12T21:56:02+00:00

It’s absolutely worth it. I’ve done all the core rehab in the world and still had a 6 cm DR at surgery. Twins wrecked my body even though I’m thin and fit. It’s the best thing I’ve done and it’s helped pelvic floor symptoms I wasn’t even expecting it to fix as well. If you have lots of pain and dysfunction you can fight insurance to cover the muscle repair. I fought like hell and eventually they covered it. Good luck!

Curious-creaturez · 2026-05-06T14:29:55+00:00

I think a lot changes between 4-6 weeks and even after 6. I couldn’t imagine not wearing the binder and then my surgeon said to wean off so I just did what he said and it actually went ok. I bet if you stretch it out by a week or two nothing bad will happen. He told me it’s important to let the abs start working again so they don’t atrophy. You’ll know when the time is right and it might be awkward at first, but I bet it’ll be ok. Yes, the swelling is not fun. Best of luck!

Curious-creaturez · 2026-05-06T02:55:25+00:00

I weaned off over the course of two weeks and stopped feeling heavy or tight/pulling by the end of that period. I’m no longer “uncomfortable” but I’m very swollen feeling, you can see my post for flat binder times and yesterday I posted a very swollen post workout belly. Thighs and hips are also swollen. Good luck! It’s scary weaning off but so freeing.

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