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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 am SOOO happy I did mine. I had a mini b/c I'm relatively thin, but had a saggy tummy and 2 c sections. The first couple of days were rough. I took the meds for about 6 or 7 days. I made 1 HUGE mistake. At about day 6, I felt amazing. I was still on the meds, but barely. I decided to go out and run errands b/c I felt so great. In and out of the car. Bending and straightening. I knew I wasn't supposed to do it, but I felt really good. Then went to dinner with friends with 5 inch heels. I was in so much pain when I got home, I set myself back. Instead of a 2 week recovery, it took me 3 weeks because of that. So dumb.

It really wasn't bad, just that first 3 or 4 days. After that, not a big deal.

My stomach was numb for about 6 months, but there was no pain.

Follow the rules even when you feel like you are back to normal. You are not healed.

You cannot see my scare in a bikini, but I was conscience of it so I had a cherry blossom vine tattoo'd over the scar. It actually looks awesome, but you can't really see it. The scar is the vine. It's really pretty.

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