That's very kind of you to say - thank you!

Nope! It hurts like HELL! I thought I was going to die. Lol

Don't get yourself constipated either...cause when the time comes....owwwwwww!!!!

It’s the worst I literally have to tell my daughter to leave the room because I start to cry

@@May-tr9bp what if you take stool softener? I’ve been taking them and still no luck

@@daisy8069 eventually, I managed to go without the stool softners but I can tell you in all honestly that it was another form of labour; I had to employ everything I had learned whilst I was giving birth ( deep breaths, don't push until the time is right etc). The first post op 💩 is the hardest and they get easier and easier afterwards. Sorry if this is tmi 🙈

I’m 4 days post op and gas really wasn’t an issue. I ate Blueberries and Strawberries plus Z pineapple juice and it helped with the gas and my first BM which was yesterday.

I am so swollen! My surgeon said it’s normal, but it’s so much.This started on day 7. When did your swelling get better?

Ah thank you, that's lovely to hear! I'm glad you found it helpful - best of luck with your surgery!

Hope it goes great🥰

You’re welcome - I’m glad it was helpful. If in doubt speak to your surgeon!

You are so welcome! I'm glad it's been helpful - as always, make contact with your surgeon if you have any concerns, but by now you've probably noticed a big improvement and it usually just gets better from here. Good luck with your recovery!

Glad it was helpful!

Awww thank you :-)

Wow - that's quite some feedback! Thanks very much, it's great to hear and it's encouragement to keep making content like this

you’re welcome!

Wow you’re in the throes of it now! 😮 Mine is in April.

Good luck with it - it can be a tough recovery but you'll get through it! Some people experience very little pain (e.g. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gbChY7hk0Zule4k.html), most tell me it's most sore for the first day, then is pretty bad until day 5 or 6 and then eases off a lot. Good luck - I think it's more fear of the unknown!

Quick recovery. I'll wait for a link

How was it?

Good luck with your recovery! I'm glad you found the guide helpful.. :-D

that’s very kind feedback, thank you. You can have a look at my video here on getting back to exercise after plastic surgery. However you should really speak to your surgeon about this as each will have different advice for their patients, and your surgeon knows what they have done in your particular case. Good luck :-)

I hope you are doing well. I am a week and a half post op. Doing well, but definitely a bit rough.

Me too! Good luck with yours :)

Good luck I'm 13 days postop today. Happy healthy recovery...

@@kesak7894 how’s your recovery been? Are you happy with your results?

Mines next month 😊 Good luck 👍🏻

Best of luck!

I'm glad you found it helpful - good luck with your recovery!

Wow...how much did that cost? How did you pick your surgeon? So important...

Hello love!! I m about to do the same exact surgery. Tummy tuck, breast lift and arm lift. How was the first couple of weeks??

Did you take just ibuprofen? I can’t stand pain and I’m having the exact surgery you did

@@crystalmaxwell8733 no actually my doctor had given me painkillers which I stopped taking after 4 days, I can’t remember what they were called as my tummy tuck was almost 2 years ago now

Good luck with it!!

@@eterno360 thank you! It went well!

@@gigidayz6936 I'm so glad to hear it! Well done and congratulations 😀

@@eterno360 thank you SO much! I was nervous, but very glad I went through with it!

Yes...me too.....plus I have a dog

How are u going with recovery? My op is next month April

@@danielabaci9164 I'm doing well. The 1st week was rough but manageable. I'm post op day 13 now and completely off pain meds. I'm sore and stiff but overall feeling pretty good all things considered.

Glad it helped! Thanks for letting me know :-)

@@Evie-Hope oh good.. I hope u continue to keep getting better 😊🙏🙏🙏

@@danielabaci9164 10 days post op diastasis repair, not a full tummy tuck. I had no hernia. All these vids say "so much pain" and "tightness" I felt no tightness, very little pain. I refused to take pain killers. I am shocked at how easy this is. Just wanted to say this, not everyone is on pain. I had no drains to deal with post op. I did not stay in the hospital after surgery, I was sent home that day.

thank you so much for this cause it is so painful when it pulls. they stitched it to my thigh 😢i asked for tape but the doctor said no , i knew i wasn’t bugging

I’m sorry to hear this - it’s well worth staying in touch after surgery for all the extra information needs that crop up

@@eterno360 👌🥰

I'm sorry to hear it's taken a while, but glad you are getting there. Everyone's journey is a bit different - best of luck with your recovery!

👋🏾 I'm glad it's not just me. I've just got to 7 week PO and although there is discomfort through out its not too bad but some days I am floored. The pain is a deep, throbbing aching like period pain. It's so uncomfortable and I need strong pain relief to relieve it. I thought I was just being soft until I came across your comment. I hope things pick up soon for you, too...

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The fluctuating bloating is so normal - don’t let it get you down! You will eventually settle down to the ‘not swollen’ state permanently, but it can take months (even 3-6 months) for the end of day swelling to go away. It can be a sign you need to be slightly less active or keep going with compression or MLD a bit longer - check with your surgeon for advice tailored to you and your surgery. Good luck, and thanks for your comments ❤

Yes, although not in the UK as we’ve been advised against performing BBL’s

Yes I did

How many days post op are you? If more than 3 I think you should go to the ER.

I’m experiencing the same thing. My tummy is pudgy on both sides of belly button. Thighs are swollen, bruised & painful

How are you doing now? Did you use a board certified surgeon? I'm thinking about doing this..maybe

@@BentleyB17 how are you doing now ? I have similar experi

@@ashanticrump4587 my thighs are no longer swollen. I’m much better now. I still have like bloating and hardness in my stomach I’m 6 Mo post op now

Hi Julie - thanks! You mention your age - as long as you are fit for surgery that shouldn't be an impediment - see for example this lady who I performed this procedure on, at the age of 68 (instagram.com/p/CGc1iXaHo8j/). The peripheral neuropathy needs to be investigated, but many causes also wouldn't affect the surgery, although would need special care with how you are positioned, padded etc during the procedure. Best of luck with your surgery!

I'm so sorry but I can only advise on postop issues for my own patients - I recommend you reach out to your surgeon or clinic, they'll be able to advise specifically on this. Sometimes belly button issues resolve with simple treatment as you are doing and sometimes more is needed, so you'll need some tailored input for this! Best wishes with your recovery

@@eterno360 Thanking you kindly.

What is medication for your belly button? Is it prescribed?

@@colettejaques2559 The meds were prescription from my Surgeon. It all healed pretty well, and surprisingly that big gaping hole is now the tiniest belly button. There is however scarring all around the bellybutton. I clean it once a week now with surgical alcohol and a cotton bud.

@@colettejaques2559 Supiroban was prescribed.

Ah - that’s not so uncommon, but not very nice after a muscle repair. Always speak to your surgeons team, but I’d think about the pain killers you’re using first of all. Could you cut back on the opiates? They constipate you and I find often make the postop period more UNcomfortable, because the constipation is more uncomfortable, so then you take more and it gets worse. Try simple analgesics if you can. Also I tell my patients to drink plenty of fluid and to think about stool softeners too. Best of luck with your recovery.

Good luck! 🤞 🎉

😂 I hear you. But you'll be ok. Try to keep up with your meds it will help tremendously.

Emphyesema is a potential contraindication to this kind of surgery, but it depends on how severe it is. I would involve your chest physician and the anaesthetist to decide if we could go ahead on a case by case basis.

If no one answered, I can say that I feel the same thing after 14 days. It feels just sore in the upper middle area. I see you posted one month ago, so you are probably so much better now. I am now day 17. Can you tell me how it went for you after this post? Thanks!

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Hi Elias - No not all surgeons use drains for tummy tucks, it’s not essential. (Personally I do but you’ll find surgeons who routinely do not!)

This is pretty common but it usually gets a lot better within two weeks in my patients. I tell them not to force themselves to stand straight, it comes naturally when you’re ready :-)

Don't use the surgeon that didn't expect you to quit smoking!!!!!

Hi, I'm based in Berkshire and carry out surgery mostly in Reading. If you are struggling to find someone I also have some videos on my channel on how to research your surgeon and how to avoid bad Plastic Surgery. Good luck!

Exciting!! Good luck

I'm now 5 days post opp

@@KittyNyce How are you getting on? You're going through the tough bit... it gets better!

@@eterno360 it hasn't been that bad at all! So I'm extremely happy about that.

@@KittyNyce That's great news!!

That’s not unusual - it’s common for this to take 2 weeks. The record in one of my patients was 6 weeks! You’ll probably get a stellar result though…

Lots of water and reduce sodium intake. These two things will reduce swelling I ate very clean before and after my TT and had very little swelling..Its been 3 months now and even my scar looks very good.

Thank for your adviced, my TT been so well and about 6 days i went to take off the drains and doctor said my incision healing really fast , because i ate healthy ( low sodium) , take multi vitamins, vitamin C. Beside that i took Wound Vite pill and Bromelain and sometimes i took lymphatic pill from Amazon . I thinks these things help me alot .

@@mechelleanderson3399 I get mine in a few weeks and this is the part where I’m getting nerves. This is good to know! I will start this now. Thank you!

Hi Clare - we are in Berkshire (UK) - our clinic is in Eton 👍

Hi Bob - I'm really sorry to hear about your wife's experience. That would be incredibly unusual - I have certainly never encountered it in one of my patients, I don't know a colleague who has, and it is not a reported known outcome. So I'd guess Plastic Surgeons don't talk about this as a potential outcome because to the best of their knowledge and experience it is not amongst the list of risks to be aware of. The fact it's really exceptionally rare doesn't help you or your wife - I really hope her surgeon is on board and keen to find a solution, and that she is able to get her outcome fixed. If not it may be worth approaching other surgeons and physicians to try to identify the cause of the problem as a first step to putting it right. Best of luck.

Maybe she just dont want to With you;)

Hi - we do mommy makeovers, but we ask our patients to stay overnight so these are done at one of our local private hospitals. Consultations and aftercare all happen at the clinic :-)

Bless day your video makes me wonder the cause of this surge in Jamaica

I want to get my Tommy down. What should I eat and not eating please

How much hours the surgery will take

They want you to be at your goal weight, but search Plus size tummy tuck on here🙏🏽

@@prettypuffprincess Thanx ♥

hi, I prefer to operate on patients with a BMI of 30 or less, but after massive weight loss can extend this to 32. Beyond that the complication profile just gets too high unfortunately :-(