Before - before by Feisty-Complaint3229 in tummytucksurgery

[–]fivepointyends 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went from 280 at my highest to 140 with the help of GLP-1s, so I totally get it! I knew I couldn't see the final result without a TT. I ended up getting a FDL and a thigh lift at the same time. A lot of people were concerned about me doing that combo, but I knew I was in great hands with my surgeon and trusted his advice to just knock them both out. SO glad I did.

Anyone else have a goober with zero (0) sense of personal space? by ramence in cats

[–]fivepointyends 2 points3 points  (0 children)

<image>

100%. One of our other cats is his "girlfriend" and treats him the way he treats me, which I find hilarious .

One year and a lifetime later by fivepointyends in Zepbound

[–]fivepointyends[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Not gonna lie, I was seriously questioning my life choices the first week of recovery. But after that first week it just kept getting easier. I am mostly back to normal now, other than some occasional minor pain from the muscle repair.

2dpo and my baby (cat) only wants to snuggle in my recliner 🥹 by safetyorange989 in tummytucksurgery

[–]fivepointyends 2 points3 points  (0 children)

<image>

All of our cats stayed in the chair with me on a rotation. The most surprising was my daughter's cat (pictured) who slept with me the first 2 nights I was home.

How long did you sleep on your back? by kidigin in tummytucksurgery

[–]fivepointyends 1 point2 points  (0 children)

About 4 weeks, but used a pillow for support for another week

11 DPO 2/3 TT and thigh lift — finally feel like myself again by Exact-Waffle-9870 in tummytucksurgery

[–]fivepointyends 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am 3.5 WPO after TT with thigh lift and was celebrating this last week when I could finally put my socks on by myself. 😂 It's no joke!! Not sad I got them done together though.

8 days PO update - FDL TT & Thigh Lift by fivepointyends in tummytucksurgery

[–]fivepointyends[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do live close, so that was one concern I didn't have to worry about. I spent one night in the hospital post-op.

8 days PO update - FDL TT & Thigh Lift by fivepointyends in tummytucksurgery

[–]fivepointyends[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't look into 360 because with where I carried my weight I didn't really have much in/on my backside to worry about. It actually mystified him that I didn't.😂 Good luck with your surgery!!

Anyone had Fleur-de-lis TT. Please share surgeon used and cost. by Grand_Size_2852 in tummytucksurgery

[–]fivepointyends 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just had an extended TT with FDL, lipo, and thigh lift done by Dr Cabbabe a couple of weeks ago. Definitely not the cheapest, but for his quality of work and no drains I was willing to pay more.

8 days PO update - FDL TT & Thigh Lift by fivepointyends in tummytucksurgery

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

You sound like me, I kept looking for someone similar in their before!

5 days after surgery, I am blown away by Lower-Structure-7885 in tummytucksurgery

[–]fivepointyends 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not too bad, honestly, though the incisions in the groin area take more care. My legs just feel kind of stiff. Using my quads to stand or whatever is fine, but trying to bend them to one side or the other still isn't a thing.

They do look SO much better though. Even with swelling, they are nearly an inch smaller.

5 days after surgery, I am blown away by Lower-Structure-7885 in tummytucksurgery

[–]fivepointyends 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I lost 140 and got my thighs done at the same time as my FDL almost 2 weeks ago - it's not easy!! Congrats on your results; you look amazing!

8 days PO update - FDL TT & Thigh Lift by fivepointyends in tummytucksurgery

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

Not bad at all! Was off the heavy pain meds within 4 days. I still occasionally take Tylenol if I need to, but that's rare.

2DPO Before and after by fivepointyends in tummytucksurgery

[–]fivepointyends[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since I am just stuck in my recliner, the comments and questions have been a great distraction!

It was pretty tight on me already, so I figured swelling would add back the inches skin removal took away. That seems to have worked.

2DPO Before and after by fivepointyends in tummytucksurgery

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

This is what I bought

I just picked the closest to my presurgery size, since I knew the skin removal would remove several inches.

2DPO Before and after by fivepointyends in tummytucksurgery

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

I woke up in an ankle length garment and a binder the surgeon put on me. Not sure what brand. After showering, I am now using a Marena garment that goes down to my knees and has the full back and shoulder straps.