Tummy tuck when can i stand up straight

Thanks ladies. I really appreciate your responses. I will keep plugging along. Feel free to do that, Tina. I can stand straight and did almost from about one week out but I am swollen too I know your frustration. I also had quite a bit of fluid retention after the drains were removed and at my last appointment the PS drained via needle about a litre of fluid from my stomach!

This was not fun. I think I have to go back and have my PS remove some more fluid One more question, and sorry to hijack your thread, Tina, but did you see a large difference over the months Just curious.

Congrats on your tt. I'm almost a month ahead of you. January 30th tummy tuck I am just now standing straight up all day. My swelling has gone down significantly. I can now fit my pre-op jeans. However, my belly is still puffy by the end of the day. Mainly above the belly bottom, and sides I've recently read that most swelling doesn't go away until about three to six months.

So, I'm holding my breath for another month hoping to see a big diffrence. I had seven pounds of skin removed from my belly and the scale immediately went down between 8 - 10 pounds the first few days from surgery.

It was very odd for me not to be able to wear my pre-op jeans after plastics, when I'd lost ten pounds. They fit snugged now, but I've been told that I will go down a size or two after swelling. My doctor didn't even mention removing fluid with the needle. I would have entertained the option at the time. I am pleased with the results thus far, as my tummy is practically flat. I'm pleased to say the least and realize that this process takes time. Good luck and let us know how you are coming along.

Yep, Kimberly it is totally normal. I had 10 pounds removed and came home from the hospital 5 pounds heavier. Much of it was fluid and over time I did see the scale come down but it actually never came down the full 10 pounds. It actually was rather frustrating.

I didn't see that 10 pounds off until I was 8 months postop and had lost my gallbladder too. But even though I only saw like a 5 pound weight loss I went from size 10 pants to a so I really can't complain. Yes, I did see a big difference with the tightening. I did have an area though that just didn't tighten up like I hoped it would.

My lower abdomen looked pretty bad. That's why I had the revision at 7 months postop. My PS ended up taking and additional 3 x 6 inch band of skin from that area. I'm totally pleased with the results. Well I'm only 5 days post op from my TT and am swollen and still in quite a bit of pain.

I hope you are doing better today and that each day you get stronger and stronger and get closer to the results that you are looking for! Stay strong and positive! I haven't tried getting into any jeans because I'm still in the compression garments, so I wear skirts. So I had a lot done at the same time. My stomach is pretty flat so I look decent in the skirts gypsy skirts.

I'm still not straight, but getting closer. I stretch against a wall and also while in bed. I lye on my back and straighten both legs with a normal pillow and then with a pretty flat pillow. My back has taken a toll not being straight so I went to a massage therapist.

She has done massages on post op Tummy Tuck patients before so she worked on my back while I laid on my side. She also massaged my stomach gently which felt great afterward, but the next day it was back to feeling really really tight. When does that go away? Not painful but very annoying. I'm still swollen from everything and I had to have fluid drained from my back twice, but it wasn't bad and I felt immediate relief.

Now I think I'm holding fluid in my stomach on the right side so I will go in and have it looked at after the holidays. I'm still swollen in all the areas I had work done, but the compression and the skirts hide it for the most part. I'm not even going to try the jeans until after I can stop wearing the compression garments. I'm very tired too.

Your surgeon may also recommend scar care ointments to help improve the appearance of your surgical scars. Abdominoplasty — just like any other surgical procedure — entails cutting into the body. This naturally leads to some nerve damage. Many abdominoplasty patients experience numbness over the lower abdominal area after tummy tuck due to the damaged nerves in the area. With time — as the nerves start to regenerate their proper pathways — the patient will start to experience gradual return of sensation.

Tummy tuck patients may also experience a tight feeling in their belly because the skin has been cut and put back together. More so, muscle tightening during the surgery can lead to a hardened tissue sensation during recovery.

Although you may feel worried about this tightness and pulling sensation, keep in mind that it is a normal part of the healing process.

The majority of people who had an abdominoplasty can experience these side effects for up to 12 weeks post-op. In some cases, it takes up to 12 months for the nerves in the abdominal area to properly heal. Once the nerves regain their usual sensory function, it is highly unlikely that this kind of discomfort will return.

Nerve regeneration is a natural process that follows its own natural timeline. However, you may be able to quicken this process by taking part in the retraining process. LaBarbera recommends that you gently rub items of different textures across your abdomen.

This may include such things as loofahs, washcloths, lotion, and cotton. The goal is to stimulate the nerves to find their proper pathways and heal much quicker. For patients with severe cases of nerve discomfort, the surgeon may recommend medications such as Neurontin. Make sure that you have explicit instructions and a prescription from your doctor before using medication to treat discomfort and a pulling sensation after abdominoplasty.

You may be advised to use a chair when showering for some time. You may be given some type of medication to apply to the skin. Take any pain medication as directed. Smoking can hinder the healing process and may cause complications. You may need to sleep on an incline for the first few days after surgery. Keeping your upper body raised slightly with your knees bent at an angle can help reduce swelling.

Putting pillows underneath your knees can also reduce pressure on your abdomen. Your doctor will advise you on this. This will help to keep your blood flowing, which helps with the healing process and decreases the chances of a blood clot in your legs.

Your surgeon will also tell you how to find an optimal resting position that will be most comfortable. Rest as much as possible since you may feel tired for weeks or even months. Most of the intense pain will be in the first few days following surgery. You can take pain medication to control the pain you are likely to experience. You may experience swelling for up to three months after the surgery. You may feel numbness in your tummy for months or even years.

You may have fluid-filled swelling above the scar, but this will go away. At 3 weeks post-op, you should be able to sleep on your side. You get one hour to bathe yourself and wash your faja. After the first 6 weeks post surgery, there are no clothing or garment restrictions.

In other words, fibrosis is a set of imperfections that you can observe after liposuction and are described as painful hard lumps under your skin where liposuction has been done. It can also appear as large pores, tissue discoloration and uneven areas. Lumps after liposuction are common but usually resolve during the first few months after recovery.

Lumps after liposuction are common, especially in older patients and those with less skin elasticity. When you have liposuction, the cannula creates tunnels underneath the skin. Consider Non-Surgical Skin Tightening If you have mild looseness or sagging after liposuction, non-surgical skin tightening using ultrasound might be the best option for you.

Treatments such as Ultherapy use the energy produced by ultrasound to increase the production of collagen beneath the skin. Massages after liposuction are generally seen as safe and beneficial for the body. In the vast majority of cases, surgeons recommend that patients start massaging treatment areas as soon as they are able to.

Soreness is usually the most intense 2 to 4 days after liposuction and then decreases steadily.