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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am a decade out from my C-sections and have the traditional C-section shelf that can only be removed with a full tummy tuck. I'm relatively thin, so this is something that has bothered me for years but it's not like anyone else will notice if I have it surgically removed.  After a lot of online research and meeting with multiple surgeons, I am supposed to have surgery next month. And now I'm freaking myself about if this is worth it and what recovery is really like.  Anyone who has BTDT, would you help a girl out by replying to the following?

How long until:
1) you stopped hurting enough to stop pain meds?
2) you stopped hurting period?
3) you could sleep without pillows or a recliner?
4) you could walk upright?
5) you could walk around work or doing errands without limitations/anyone noticing?
6) your scar was healed enough that you could wear a swimsuit, etc.?

Thanks. I'm worried that if I am so unsure, that means I shouldn't do it. But maybe everyone feels that way - it's a big surgery for something elective.[/quote]

I just had a FDL Tummy tuck with muscle repair to remedy 150lbs weight loss (12/27).

Stopped serious pain medication 3 days after surgery. Still taking gabapentin at night before bed just to help with sleep.

Have not stopped hurting completely. The binder is very awkward and sometimes bunches against the edge of the scars and that causes discomfort, but not pain.  The drains are extremely awkward to sleep against.

Definitely did not need a recliner to sleep. Still using a couple of pillows, but didn’t purchase any new or special pillows. I do sleep in a “leisure” like chair, but it’s not a recliner.

I could walk upright immediately, but if I sit or lay too long, I hunch over upon immediately standing.

I went to Costco with my daughter 4 days after surgery. I had on a very thick sweatshirt and sweat pants. Wanted the padding for the three (3) drains. Not sure if anyone noticed. But I didn’t care if they did.

I work from home, so don’t have to worry about that. I drove my large SUV on my own yesterday and went to Costco and the mall for the Zara sale.

I am African American, so I think it’s going to be a while before my scar isn’t noticeable. The fdl scar is a long vertical scar and the bikini line scar is very low. But no matter, I’m rocking a bikini this summer. Scar or not. I haven’t worn a bikini since I was 3 years old, so this summer, everyone is getting all the smoke with this fire flat tummy.  You should join the plastic surgery face book groups. Lots of good information and PICTURES!

I’m so happy I had the surgery. Hopefully in April I will bet a breast lift/breast augmentation and brachioplasty.

Who’s you doctor?
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