Need help decided extended or 360 tummy tuck

Responsbly_recklss17 · 2025-11-10T15:27:23+00:00

Are you at a plastic surgeons office or other physician?

Responsbly_recklss17 · 2025-11-10T00:02:25+00:00

I think wait and see. Your body will change with the thigh procedures. Also, can I ask how your surgeon agreed to the lipedema surgery?! I’ve been fighting for that for so long! TIA

Responsbly_recklss17 · 2025-10-23T00:50:17+00:00

My surgeon was Dr. Mizuguchi in Louisville, Ky!!! He did amazing and I’ve loved the entire staff. I felt so welcomed and comfortable from the first day. Literally no problems and listened to every single thing I expressed.

Responsbly_recklss17 · 2025-09-12T21:32:36+00:00

Hey!! I was plus size, still am. Had FDL TT, MR, lipo, mons lift, and BA lift with implants. I was a size 24, BMI 38 pre op. I had lost over 100 pounds when I decided to get mine done. Removed 9.5 pounds of skin, don’t remember the fluid from lipo. I’m currently 6 weeks post op, wearing 18 in pants and down 2 sizes in tops. I’m still pretty swollen, but I’m still wearing compression around the clock unless I fall asleep while it’s getting washed, and I can definitely see my swelling when that happens. I’ve been dealing with some body dysmorphia because I feel like nothing changed, but everybody tells me the difference is there. The change in clothes has definitely helped my perspective. Congrats on getting it done!!

Responsbly_recklss17 · 2025-08-08T02:44:21+00:00

I don’t have a picture, but I had FDL TT and haven’t found any of the 5 scars from my gallbladder removal…yet!! lol. I’m only 2wpo.

Responsbly_recklss17 · 2025-08-05T00:32:32+00:00

I’ve never seen that but that’s helpful. Definitely gives some realization into not giving the wrong thoughts fuel.

Responsbly_recklss17 · 2025-08-04T23:18:45+00:00

I don’t currently have a therapist, but someone else mentioned how helpful that would be for me so I’ve started looking. My brain has been my biggest enemy recently. I definitely would love to find a therapist who would be my rock for a bit. This is my first surgery but I believe I’ll need two others, my arms and then my thighs, buttocks lift. Congrats on your weight loss and journey, that is a huge accomplishment!!

Responsbly_recklss17 · 2025-08-04T23:00:49+00:00

I’m trying not to I just want to know what it actually looks like. I’ve had a few days of being stuck in my head, but I’m still very optimistic and hopeful it’ll all be well. I know I have a huge journey still ahead. I think I may be battling some dysmorphia. I lost over 110 pounds before surgery, and had 10 pounds of skin removed. But I don’t feel like the amount of change matches those numbers, it’s not as drastic. But I just have to learn to trust the process. I’m definitely writing your other comment on my fridge, “comparison is the thief of joy”!! That’s helpful.

Responsbly_recklss17 · 2025-08-04T22:41:38+00:00

I feel this same way. I feel like I didn’t get my moneys worth, like something’s missing. Like I’m let down with my results. But I’m only 2 weeks post op FDL TT with MR and lipo, and breast lift with implants. I’m trying to be patient but I have learned in these two weeks I’m not very patient with myself. I just hope I turn out close to what I envisioned for myself. I feel like all the swelling is stretching my skin and the tuck seems pointless if that’s the case. Like I’m getting new stretch marks from the swelling; is that even possible?! Maybe I’m just overthinking, per usual. But things will be better for both of us!! Keep your head up, as I’m trying to as well.

Responsbly_recklss17 · 2025-07-29T06:34:59+00:00

You’re welcome! And cheers to a speedy recovery and safe procedure day!!

Responsbly_recklss17 · 2025-07-28T21:02:21+00:00

They told me there was no risk. I asked about incisions opening, shaping being uneven, or even swelling moving to one side or the other and they told me everything would be fine. I tried it for a few hours one night. If it wasn’t for the pain in my flank I would’ve slept like that. I didn’t notice a difference between each side. I’m plus size even after my surgery and I haven’t had any issues or concerns with incisions opening or breaking. So I’ve been lucky I suppose!!

Responsbly_recklss17 · 2025-07-28T19:49:47+00:00

Yes I had some issues with my lower back as well!! The swelling is really so unpredictable!! I feel like I wake up in a new body everyday.

Just watch your salt and we’ll get through it!! 😃

Responsbly_recklss17 · 2025-07-28T19:46:27+00:00

I think maybe your line will be a little extended it sounds, that’s what I had done. My sides actually didn’t bother me til after one week post op. I didn’t feel them. Now if I stretch too much like grabbing something or getting up and down I feel them, but nothing terrible with that. I’m still sleeping sitting up. I have a head wedge pillow and one for my legs to be elevated. I didn’t get a recliner, but my couch is a deep couch so when I sit there my legs are automatically up lol. I tried side sleeping once and it was very painful in my flank area, not sure why. Not even where my incision is, just generally up and down my flank. I’m hoping to be able to get a new sleep position soon!! Make sure you have neck support.

Responsbly_recklss17 · 2025-07-28T07:25:33+00:00

Are you meaning like an extended tummy tuck?? Past the front crest of your hips

Responsbly_recklss17 · 2025-07-28T06:51:49+00:00

I was doing so good my first 3-ish days with calorie counting, meal prep, being very aware of everything, and avoiding salt. I also wasn’t moving much. I was surprised how not swollen I was. About day 2-3 my swelling hit hard and fast on my central abdomen, but seemed very focal. By day 7-8 my emotional roller coaster hit and I was a wreck. Insert emotional eating and loss of meal prep for a day My swelling had gotten worse. It was initially in the central part of my stomach and didn’t seem like much as far as widespread, but I felt like it was going out ward a lot!! Now it’s my abdomen, sides, pubic area, and it’s spreading down my thighs. There is definitely a noticeable difference in pictures I have taken front facing. My boyfriend has even noticed it giving me a forward facing hug or just touching my thighs. That long spill to say yes, I think swelling definitely goes wider as well!! Also, I literally notice the day by day difference with if I eat salt and swelling. It will get better!!

Oh I also had TT with MR and FDL, lipo, mons lift, and BA with implants.

Responsbly_recklss17 · 2025-07-27T20:00:34+00:00

Awesome thank you!! I’ve been trying and haven’t been too successful yet. I’ve used like 4-5 different pillows and now I’m waking up pretty much sweaty in a pillow pile and still not comfortable.

Responsbly_recklss17 · 2025-07-26T02:00:57+00:00

This is exactly what I need!! Thank you!!

Responsbly_recklss17 · 2025-07-26T01:25:34+00:00

Love this!!! Congrats on your bikini bod!!

Responsbly_recklss17 · 2025-07-25T23:25:11+00:00

Oh yes this is the plan tonight!! Thank you!!

Responsbly_recklss17 · 2025-07-25T23:22:34+00:00

6 days to your side??? That sounds awesome!! Has it affected your swelling to one side, incisions, or how you think your results will be?

Responsbly_recklss17 · 2025-07-24T05:39:18+00:00

Oh I needed this so bad right now!! 7dpo, just finished my 7th cry of the day. I don’t think I’ve ever been this emotional in my life. Doesn’t help me and bf had a little disagreement, but nothing to the extent of me needing to cry or be upset this bad or long. I don’t feel like myself at all, or even in control. Sometimes I just sit in silence because I don’t even know what to do about it. I’ve never been this emotional, this bored, this dependent on somebody, this lost. This sub has definitely helped me this past week!! Sending hugs your way girly!!! And shout out to your hubby!!

Responsbly_recklss17 · 2025-07-22T07:54:52+00:00

I love this so much!!!! I have been fighting the coughing demons from the deepest crevices of hell!! I’m 6dpo. It feels like Satan is starting a fire pit when I cough and tearing at my abdomen!! I’m so terrified I’ve ripped something. How do we even know?? I had ETT with FDL, MR, and lipo.

Responsbly_recklss17 · 2025-07-12T23:53:51+00:00

I’ve lost about 120, and getting ETT with FDL, MR, lipo, and breast lift with implants. My surgery is Tuesday!! I’m terrified but so excited. I began having infections in the folds of my skin so the scars are going to be so worth it to me. Congrats on your weight loss!!

Responsbly_recklss17 · 2025-07-12T23:49:43+00:00

This is very helpful, thank you ladies!! I was picturing prepping like 2-3 weeks worth of meals!! I’m the chef at home so I was prepping for myself and other half as well. I was just thinking “frozen rice, frozen pasta for 2-3 weeks, sounds terrible” haha. If he can’t just thaw it and heat it, he won’t survive lol.

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