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All you Tummy Tuckers!!?? How long after surgery were you able to stand up completly straight! I am almost 2 weeks out and still huanched over a bit! One other question, how long did you wear the compression garment that you got from PS before you changed to a Spanx like garment?

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I am having my Tummy Tuck tomorrow and they told me to wear the compression garment 23 hours a day for 4 weeks and then 10 hours a day for another 4 weeks. Do you feel or see a big differance...i know you are still swollen though!? how was the pain...im getting sick to my stomach with nerves about tomorrow!

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Hi:

I think I was standing up straight after about two weeks. I had to wear the compression garment 24/7 for the first 4 to 6 weeks and then switched to a Spanx type thing. To be honest, the compression garment was more comfortable than spanx.

Best wishes to you.

Sue

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lessofme, Good luck tomorow! I know how you feel about being nervous. I am the biggest baby when it comes to pain. I had a pain ball, a prescription for oxycotin and percocet. To be honest the pain ball was great. I took the oxy 2x a day for 4 days and never touched the percocet. The pain was not bad at all. I think i took the oxy more for the fear of the possible pain. I was never in any agony. I have to say it was much better than i thought it was going to be! My DH always says i make it worse for myself by worrying so much, hate to say it but he was right this time! Wasn't bad at all.

Sue, thanks i was wondering if the Spanx would be any more comfy. it looks like it would be harder to get on. my compression garment has zippers the spanx don't. I am 11 days out and am almost completely standing straight, but i still feel like i am huanched!

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