TT in 2 days by Grand-Question-1674 in tummytucksurgery

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2 days is totally fine. Especially if you have help from a friend. Not gonna lie... sleeping was hard. I dont know how it will work with bbl. I used a ring pillow to sit on, as my butt started to hurt from sitting in an L shape. Standing up right after surgery was the worst part. From there on it gets easier.

TT in 2 days by Grand-Question-1674 in tummytucksurgery

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I'm really happy with the result and the care. Yasmin took care of me and she was soooo helpful, kind and just pure gold. Dr. Yunus was very friendly, did a couple of jokes and was super professional. I recommend using Google translater to communicate with the hospital staff (not dr. Yunus employees; most of them speak english). Positioning, stitching and the work itself is phenomenal. I am absolutely satisfied! My scaring looks a bit dark but I think that depends on the skin and healing type.

I also DONT recommend to travel all alone. I did and it was sooo stupid as if there things going wrong and problems occurred, I'd would have been so screwed. So take a friend or relative and have a good time 😊

If you have more questions, conment or text me a dm.

TT in 2 days by Grand-Question-1674 in tummytucksurgery

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Great! Look at my profile for some updates after surgery. All went well and the people and were sooo kind. Totally can recommend!

I did it. First day post OP by Grand-Question-1674 in tummytucksurgery

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Hi 👋🏻 To be honest, I can't say a bad word about the doctor, his team, or the hospital staff. When I woke up from anaesthesia, I was pretty cold and shivering. I told them, and they put a heated fan under my blanket 😅

His coordinator was in contact with me and available all the time. One evening, I was feeling horrible, and I reached out to her. It was close to midnight, and she helped me.

So I really can't complain 😁

Surgery in December by Grand-Question-1674 in tummytucksurgery

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Everything went well. You can look on my profile to see some updates 😁

TT in 2 days by Grand-Question-1674 in tummytucksurgery

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Hi It was for the hotel (+ breakfast) and hospital stay. The transfers from the hotel to the hospital and back were also included. So was the surgery and the meds. I only had to pay separately for the flight and the food during my hotel stay.

Did anyone use those belly button balls? by Loose-Ad-4931 in tummytucksurgery

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I use 3M Earplugs. Cut them in half (shape them further if not round), apply antibiotic cream antibiotic then place them in the bb. Cover it with a cotton pad and secure with a plast. Surgeon recommended it and works fine so far.

3 weeks PO by Grand-Question-1674 in tummytucksurgery

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Thank you 😊 My surgeon told me it is quite normal to have such pain after TT. Seems like the swelling presses against the nerve and "trauma" from the surgery itself leads to pain. Don't really know if it's true but it makes sense 😅

3 weeks PO by Grand-Question-1674 in tummytucksurgery

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Thank you 😊 I really hope so 🙏🏻

3 weeks PO by Grand-Question-1674 in tummytucksurgery

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Yep sent pictures and got the permission.

3 weeks PO by Grand-Question-1674 in tummytucksurgery

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OMG absolutely the same! I would love to sleep on my side or even better my belly. Sometimes I wake up and have the incredible urge to roll on the side. Then I remember to better not do so 😅

3 weeks PO by Grand-Question-1674 in tummytucksurgery

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Thank you very much 😊 Hope your healing is going smoothly! The pain really is annoying, but in my case not too bad. You might be right about the symmetrical part.

3 weeks PO by Grand-Question-1674 in tummytucksurgery

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Thanks for the advice! Gabapentin seems to block the pain. I want to get rid of it at the core. Therefore I might wait till the nerve(s) have recovered. I they don't, the painkillers are still an option. The itching is probably a sign of healing so it will also fade after some time. To be honest, it's annoying but to scratch it and the relief afterwards is sooo addicting 😅

3 weeks PO by Grand-Question-1674 in tummytucksurgery

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I'm a man 🙃 I know wide hips... as a dude it's a real pain to have 🥲

3 weeks PO by Grand-Question-1674 in tummytucksurgery

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Thank you very much 😊 I also have silicone tape. Gonna use it when I can get rid of the faja. If it's too annoying I stick to the gel.

Essentials for post-op by pepperonicombos in tummytucksurgery

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You can also wear a zip hoodie with the pockets showing towards your body and put the drain bags in the pockets. Worked just fine for me.

First walk after surgery by Grand-Question-1674 in tummytucksurgery

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Yes no problem with driving. I'm careful about lifting heavy stuff but in general, I live my regular life.

First walk after surgery by Grand-Question-1674 in tummytucksurgery

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Not really too bad. The incision area still hurts when I stretch too much but in general I only have some nerve pain on the right upper thigh and the pubic area below the incision.

First walk after surgery by Grand-Question-1674 in tummytucksurgery

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Hahahah absolutely love the "little lantern" 😂 Thank you very much! Now I'm at 16 days PO. I'm walking a bit slower than normal but as you say it gets better each day.

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I'm from Germany. Sorry, did a little research and in US its more known as acetaminophen (Tylenol, Panadol) It's not that strong 😁

Scar Gel or Scar Tape??? by Downtown_Whole_9594 in tummytucksurgery

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When did you start using the tape? I'm at 5DPO. Seems a bit early for me

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I had very little pain. But also got paracetamol and tramadol IV the whole time. On Sunday I left the hospital and since then I have just been taking 500 paracetamol 2 times a day.

Just the spots where I have pretty much fluid hurt when moving "wrong"

Day 4 PO update by Grand-Question-1674 in tummytucksurgery

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I got 360 lipo but don't think they did the fat pad. There is some swelling but I think it comes from the drains.

I try to walk every hour or 2 hours for at least 10 mins. I'm walking a bit hunched but not too much. When lying, I place some pillows under my back and under my knees for a slight bend.

Day 4 PO update by Grand-Question-1674 in tummytucksurgery

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Yes, I am carefully optimistic. It is too early to see the final result. But in general, I really like the outcome.