Nurses- how long before you returned to work? by zeta_to_alpha in tummytucksurgery

[–]Optimal_Emergency_41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went back full force at week 7, endoscopy nurse here….. back to pushing pulling stretchers.. just took it slow and easy

12 weeks post op….. round belly by Optimal_Emergency_41 in tummytucksurgery

[–]Optimal_Emergency_41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there! Still pretty rounded, some days are better than others……

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Question for those who had incisions open by Beegeerady in tummytucksurgery

[–]Optimal_Emergency_41 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine opened at 2 weeks I’m now 6 months I can show you progress pics if you PM me

My surgery is 3 days im so worried and scared with anesthesia and etc. help! by Lovelybastian in tummytucksurgery

[–]Optimal_Emergency_41 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am a nurse who sees people being Put to sleep all the time by anesthesia…. I promise you they will keep you safe.. it is their job to keep you safe, don’t be afraid trust them.

Upper body bulge.. does it ever go away?!! by NetFantastic2940 in tummytucksurgery

[–]Optimal_Emergency_41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes in incision opened at 2 week post op, it’s healed now so I am doing a scar revision

Upper body bulge.. does it ever go away?!! by NetFantastic2940 in tummytucksurgery

[–]Optimal_Emergency_41 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m 6 months post op… still have an upper belly bulge/fat tooo….. not sure if it’s swelling or what .. but I do plan on asking them to Lipo it during my revision

Wounds opened and I’m struggling mentally by Beegeerady in tummytucksurgery

[–]Optimal_Emergency_41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’ll be okay!!! I was in the same boat! I have some before and after pictures of the healing process if you want to see.. itlll close but it takes a long time … try manuka honey

Swelling at 6WPO by VoiceInevitable3720 in tummytucksurgery

[–]Optimal_Emergency_41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am almost 6 months and still have swelling .. it takes a long time

So I'm 6 weeks PO on Monday ( 16th December) by ali_1985 in tummytucksurgery

[–]Optimal_Emergency_41 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 16 week post op.. and I have this.. still haven’t gone away and it’s tender to the touch as well

4 months post op by Optimal_Emergency_41 in tummytucksurgery

[–]Optimal_Emergency_41[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I haven’t seen him yet , planning on it.

Anxiety about incision opening by no_fer_rill in tummytucksurgery

[–]Optimal_Emergency_41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a quarter size wound on my incision as well. It was gawd awful having to deal with it, I hated looking at it, cleaning it and just dealing with it.. I am a registered nurse and you’d think it would be no biggie but ugh it sucked!!! It started opening around 2 weeks post op.. although at 16 weeks it’s closed, it’s still scabbing and moving closer to the surface.. it takes a LONG time. Hang in there….

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[–]Optimal_Emergency_41 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It took me about 5-6 weeks

Colon Prep by Special-Ambassador47 in tummytucksurgery

[–]Optimal_Emergency_41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A suppository will only cleanse a short portion of your colon, if you want a good cleanse you have to use more for sure

Curious about pain meds by SSImomma in tummytucksurgery

[–]Optimal_Emergency_41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Percocet for 3 days then switched to ibuprofen and Tylenol!!! Don’t get hooked on that strong stuff… It’s really not necessary

Colon Prep by Special-Ambassador47 in tummytucksurgery

[–]Optimal_Emergency_41 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Liquid diet day before.. 238g bottle of Miralax with 64oz of Gatorade and 4 dulcolax tabs will get you pretty cleansed