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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 had TT with a breast lift 31 days ago.

1) I have a high pain threshold and got exparel but this hurt terribly. That said, for me it passed pretty quickly. Surgery was on Friday, I took my last percocet the following Monday morning switching to Tylenol and then by Tuesday I stopped taking those.

2) see 1. Things were sore for a bit but pain stopped pretty quickly for me except for coughing/sneezing

3). It was a week before I could sleep without the pillows and such but it wasn't good sleep because I still had a drain on my right side and I am a rightside sleeper.

4) I could walk upright by about week two but it was tight. I walk fine now.

5. I didn't go anywhere beyond walking my small dog around the block a bit until the end of week two. I went to dinner at a friend's for Christmas and other than tiring easily it was fine. I also still had my drain in then.

6) not there yet

I was uncertain before doing and regretful immediately after but now weeks out seeing the results poking through am feeling better and better about it each day. [/quote]

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