Tummy tuck question for those who've had one

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I plan on getting one at the end of the year. My husband can take time off over Christmas to help with the children and the bank holidays will give me a few extra days recovery.

Realistically, how long will I be out of action? I expect to be in bed for two days and bending over for a while, but after 10 days or so, will I be okay to carry on close to normal? I need to be able to do the school in January and be able to hold a sports bag. I think I've read that it can take 6 weeks + to get back to normal activities, but for school runs and helping kids into and out of the car, will I be okay?

I can't have the op during the school term and I won't have anyone to help out.

Thanks.

Nigellasguest, I agree that it wouldn't replace the need for a tummy tuck as a tummy tuck removed loose/excessive skin, which the 'cool-lipo' wouldn't.

I picked this up as I am due to have some Cool Sculpting in a couple of weeks.

I agree with all the posters regarding Krum's posts. I was just under 8 stone before I had children and 5 ft 4'. I have a small build. Fast forward to my early 50's and just after Xmas I weigh nearly 10 stone! I can lose 8-9 lbs because I know it was all those mince pies, crisps, Xmas pudding etc but in my middle 20's I would have scoffed at people looking at surgery etc.

I have had botox - ironically when I tell some people they look at me and say that I dont need it! Its in there already - that's why you dont think I need it.

A very wise doctor said to me when I was expecting my 1st child - dont decide the pain relief if any you want until you are in the delivery room. And he was right.

Krum - wait until you are in your 40's or 50's and then decide whether you want anything done!

very true i had tummy tuck 3 weeks ago and regret it no feeling in the tummy button very swollen big tummy as if im 6 months pregnant cant see it going down measurements more than pre op very upset after spending thousands all i got was rid of was my stretch marks not worth it

Kelly I had one 5 years ago and I promise you that in 5/6 weeks you WILL see a difference, and get some feeling back in your belly button. It's really normal to feel very low a few weeks after the op

Could anyone recommend place and surgeon for tummy tuck so many out there

6 weeks recovery. But I had complications. It was worse than my abdominal hysterectomy in some ways.

Tummy Tuck -Hello, I have an appointment with the consultant tomorrow and have been told by the Spire Hospital that my surgery would be 11 Dec 2017. I do however have another stone to lose so I am hitting the VLCD hard. My concern is that although I am a healthy weight I still have a 'fatty' stomach, in particular above the naval. I do have a two inch over hang around the bikini line. Could you please share your experiences of 'full' abdominoplasty with me. My concern is that I am still a bit too fat and my skin is not saggy enough to warrant surgery. All the dieting and exercise in the world is not budging the fat stomach. I appreciate comments

Hi, did you have your surgery. I have my consultation tomorrow and have a provisional date for December 11, 2017.

If you mean abdominoplasty then you can be up and walking within a few days to a week.

But obvs no lifting or whatever the the Surgeon recommends you do or dont do.
It also depends on your size to start off with.
If you are a reasonable size say a 16-20 ish you will recover fairly quickly but if you are much larger it will take longer because your body just wont be as healthy.

thank you, I am 10 st 9 and hoping to be around 9.7 by surgery date in Dec (11th). I was 15 stone last year, got to 9.7 target at christmas however have slipped and I am now a slightly podgy round the hips 10.9. I have to be mobile asap as I have a child with an ASD who has lots of needs. Ironically, I have to be sedated to go to the dentist. I take comfort in the fact that I will have a general anaesthetic (excuse the spelling if incorrect). I WILL ask for as much pain relief as possible. I am seeing the consultant at 7.10 this evening, will have my dates confirmed. Thanks for the advice

saying that, staying out of the fridge is hard work. I have about two years worth of sachets (VLCD). I always comment that if we ever have a nuclear war, we'll be ok, until the water runs out, probably after a few days. Anyway going to do the last minute prep and tidy before seeing surgeon. Got new underwear special. How sad am I.

lifelongdieter hi 😊 did you have your TT? How are you feeling?