Blown veins, pulled drains, staph infection….oh my! Part 1 »

Getting my drains out: tummy tuck post op day #11! »

It’s pretty graphic, but really cool! Rather than wait a few more days for my second post op appointment with my plastic surgeon (since it was the Christmas holiday), my doctor said I could remove the drains myself or have a nurse friend help me! So, my friend who is a nurse came and helped [...]

Becky’s Tummy Tuck Video Update 7 –Getting my drains removed — OUCH! »

Go to www.tummytucktalk.ning.com — it is an incredible PRIVATE network where you can connect with others for great advice! There is a screening process, so make sure you mention my name “Becky” — tell them that you were referred by me. I don’t know why, but this has been the scariest part of the process [...]

Becky’s Tummy Tuck Video Update 4 ~Drains~ »

Go to www.tummytucktalk.ning.com — it is an incredible PRIVATE network where you can connect with others for great advice! There is a screening process, so make sure you mention my name “Becky” — tell them that you were referred by me. 1st Post-Op the morning after surgery — OMG, am I drugged up or what?? [...]

Has anyone had breast reduction and a tummy tuck at the same time? »

Wen D asked: My surgery date is approaching, and although I am excited about it, I am so scared about the amount of pain involved. Can anyone out there tell me about the recovery time and level of pain involved? I have read about it on Dr.’s sites, but I want an actually patient to [...]

Is it normal to feel bloted after a Tummy tuck and a Lipo? »

ANGEL asked: Has any one had this problem before. My upper area seems a little big almost like only a little bit of lipo was suctioned out.Is this swelling. I had the surgery on Sept 25th. My drains are out and there is no more drains since yesterterday. The Dr says all looks good last [...]