Amethystjade 1 Posted February 1, 2009 what exactly is an extended tummy tuck?amd what are those tubes? Share this comment Link to comment
katiebug 6 Posted February 1, 2009 It means it went almost all the way around my torso. There is only about 5 inches that didn't get cut. Those tubes are drains, & I can only assume they just drain the gross blood from the inside? I have to empty them every 12 hours. They are probably the most annoying thing about my TT. But I get them out on Monday! Share this comment Link to comment
glamischick 0 Posted February 2, 2009 can u show us a picture of how it use to look before that surgery? Share this comment Link to comment
Mrs_Mauricio 1 Posted February 2, 2009 the tubing is called a jackson-pratt drain...basically they collect excess fluid. Why is this important? Because excess fluid may cause you to heal improperly or can start an infection Share this comment Link to comment
katiebug 6 Posted February 2, 2009 I get the rest of those drains out today! I'm so happy! Share this comment Link to comment
katiebug 6 Posted February 3, 2009 Amazing. I feel like a whole new girl. All I needed to do was get up & get out! Share this comment Link to comment
glamischick 0 Posted February 3, 2009 ok thank you! hope u find one! Share this comment Link to comment
sweetjenn2 0 Posted February 17, 2009 Why did you have an extended tummy tuck instead of the traditional tummy tuck? Share this comment Link to comment
smsmithart 4 Posted March 9, 2009 wow i remember doing this ..it hurt like a mutha..but i do enjoy the results... Share this comment Link to comment
MyDreamsWillComeTrue 0 Posted May 7, 2009 That is very brave of you to show that photo, it looks very painful. Share this comment Link to comment
twinmamma1130 0 Posted June 3, 2009 You look great!! It looks very painful though especially with the tubes, I give you alot of credit I think I would of puked if I had to empty it out and see it like that!! Share this comment Link to comment
nikkineverneverland 0 Posted November 30, 2009 uhm did it hurt for a while after this? because i just got the surgery i weigh 237 and i wanna be about 140 like you are. and i was wondering if you would think it would be definite that i need a tummy tuck or not? Share this comment Link to comment