Tummy surgery after 180 pound weight loss [warning - some graphic pics]

VUA21

Progress update:

Ran 5k this morning. 36:04 was my time. No pain, no soreness, no discomfort (other than the mild discomfort that comes with running a 5k).

I was warned this may happen. By getting into shape BEFORE my surgery would probably lead me to a faster recovery. So anyone considering a tummy-tuck tuck, take a good 6 months to truly get into shape (cardio & strength), it'll help you with recovery.

VUA21

Evelyn_Gorfram wrote: »

VUA21 wrote: »

Evelyn_Gorfram wrote: »

VUA21 wrote: »

Evelyn_Gorfram wrote: »

Nony_Mouse wrote: »

VUA21 wrote: »

Update:

I can finally flex my abdomen. The bloating has gone down enough so that I can once again both flex and suck in my stomach. Here's my flexed and sucked in pose. BTW, I noticed the vertical line, I know I had abs somewhere in there!!!!

I recognise those tattoos! Wow, good work lady!!

They all look gorgeous in the pictures; but, if you don't mind my asking, has your weight loss affected your tattoos at all? Has, er, the canvas become unstretched or anything?

@Evelyn_Gorfram
Because of thier placement and where I carry most of my fat, no, my tattoos haven't suffered any. Luckily I never had and on my stomach, flanks, beasts, butt, upper thighs or rib cage.

Thanks for your answer. (And hurrah that your lovely tattoos haven't been affected. )

I'm fascinated by tattoos, but have never had the guts to go for one.

Tattoo advice that's fairly universal from everyone that is extensively tattood. Unless it's something you really want forever, and are willing to take the negativity (oh yeah, there's a lot out there)that comes with having them, DON'T.

If you want body art, but not something as drastic as permanent skin colour; henna!! As long as you take care of it, the art work lasts about a month then goes away.

I understated my feelings earlier in hope of being tactful. The real story is:
"*Kitten* - I'm too leery of commitment to ever have been married, let alone do something truly permanent like getting a tattoo!"

@Evelyn_Gorfram
At least tattoos will never cheat on you, lie to you, break your stuff, say mean things, hog the blankets, give you a psycho mother-in-law... Yeah. 😋

Evelyn_Gorfram

VUA21 wrote: »

Evelyn_Gorfram wrote: »

VUA21 wrote: »

Evelyn_Gorfram wrote: »

VUA21 wrote: »

Evelyn_Gorfram wrote: »

Nony_Mouse wrote: »

VUA21 wrote: »

Update:

I can finally flex my abdomen. The bloating has gone down enough so that I can once again both flex and suck in my stomach. Here's my flexed and sucked in pose. BTW, I noticed the vertical line, I know I had abs somewhere in there!!!!

I recognise those tattoos! Wow, good work lady!!

They all look gorgeous in the pictures; but, if you don't mind my asking, has your weight loss affected your tattoos at all? Has, er, the canvas become unstretched or anything?

@Evelyn_Gorfram
Because of thier placement and where I carry most of my fat, no, my tattoos haven't suffered any. Luckily I never had and on my stomach, flanks, beasts, butt, upper thighs or rib cage.

Thanks for your answer. (And hurrah that your lovely tattoos haven't been affected. )

I'm fascinated by tattoos, but have never had the guts to go for one.

Tattoo advice that's fairly universal from everyone that is extensively tattood. Unless it's something you really want forever, and are willing to take the negativity (oh yeah, there's a lot out there)that comes with having them, DON'T.

If you want body art, but not something as drastic as permanent skin colour; henna!! As long as you take care of it, the art work lasts about a month then goes away.

I understated my feelings earlier in hope of being tactful. The real story is:
"*Kitten* - I'm too leery of commitment to ever have been married, let alone do something truly permanent like getting a tattoo!"

@Evelyn_Gorfram
At least tattoos will never cheat on you, lie to you, break your stuff, say mean things, hog the blankets, give you a psycho mother-in-law... Yeah. 😋

Sold!!!

I'm off to get a "Turtle Running Team: Slow As Shell" tattoo right now!

VUA21

Doctor appointment update:

NO MORE COMPRESSION GEAR!!!!! Wohoo!!!!!

Per doctor, "Wow, you're healing great, and so fast. Go ahead and get back into your workout routines.". Yes!!!!!!!

felixg1109

Congrats! I am a bit jealous about your beautiful scars - mine don't look that good, even its a year today. (ok i got trouble with healing, which made them a lot bigger than they were supposed to be).

VUA21

felixg1109 wrote: »

Congrats! I am a bit jealous about your beautiful scars - mine don't look that good, even its a year today. (ok i got trouble with healing, which made them a lot bigger than they were supposed to be).

@felixg1109
I truly babied my suture areas. I'm fairly covered in tattoos and the same instructions apply: don't mess with them, don't touch them, don't pick at them, don't put any stress on them, don't put anything on them that contains dyes or perfumes, let them heal!!! I've seen the very bad results on tattoos when people don't listen, and tattoos are no where near as delicate of a healing process of being sliced open, havibg parts cut off, and then being stitched back together.

But, even if I ended up with the record for world's ugliest scars, I'd take them any day over the fat that caused my skin to stretch out or the saggy skin that was just getting constant sores and irritation.

Thank you.

Lillymoo01

Evelyn_Gorfram wrote: »

VUA21 wrote: »

Evelyn_Gorfram wrote: »

VUA21 wrote: »

Evelyn_Gorfram wrote: »

Nony_Mouse wrote: »

VUA21 wrote: »

Update:

I can finally flex my abdomen. The bloating has gone down enough so that I can once again both flex and suck in my stomach. Here's my flexed and sucked in pose. BTW, I noticed the vertical line, I know I had abs somewhere in there!!!!

I recognise those tattoos! Wow, good work lady!!

They all look gorgeous in the pictures; but, if you don't mind my asking, has your weight loss affected your tattoos at all? Has, er, the canvas become unstretched or anything?

@Evelyn_Gorfram
Because of thier placement and where I carry most of my fat, no, my tattoos haven't suffered any. Luckily I never had and on my stomach, flanks, beasts, butt, upper thighs or rib cage.

Thanks for your answer. (And hurrah that your lovely tattoos haven't been affected. )

I'm fascinated by tattoos, but have never had the guts to go for one.

Tattoo advice that's fairly universal from everyone that is extensively tattood. Unless it's something you really want forever, and are willing to take the negativity (oh yeah, there's a lot out there)that comes with having them, DON'T.

If you want body art, but not something as drastic as permanent skin colour; henna!! As long as you take care of it, the art work lasts about a month then goes away.

I understated my feelings earlier in hope of being tactful. The real story is:
"*Kitten* - I'm too leery of commitment to ever have been married, let alone do something truly permanent like getting a tattoo!"

I can understand peoples reservations about tattoos. A few years ago there is no way I would ever have gotten a tattoo. However, things happen that change so many of your thought and belief patterns. On the day my daughter would have turned 18 I got a tattoo to commemorate her life and reflect on her passing. I will never regret it. Surprisingly I have not received any negative comments either. In fact, no one says anything.

VUA21 wrote: »

Doctor appointment update:

NO MORE COMPRESSION GEAR!!!!! Wohoo!!!!!

Per doctor, "Wow, you're healing great, and so fast. Go ahead and get back into your workout routines.". Yes!!!!!!!

I can't believe how quickly you are healing! Way to go.