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Just wanted to update you guys with some new pics and updates on my progress so far. Im 26 days post op now and doing quite well. My energy has pretty much returned to normal. I am able to stand up pretty straight now, however I still feel my skin pulled tight when I do. My leg pain has gone away which is a blessing. As far as sensation when I touch the skin goes, I still have many areas that have not returned back to normal yet.

The bad news is I still have my drains in. I had a little drain dramma a couple of days ago. They started to pull out and lost suction. I had to make an emergency visit and prayed that the doctor would just take them out. He would not, because I was still draining more than over 100cc per 24 hours. 30 was the number he wants to see, so I was not even close. I asked him why its taking me so long to get these drains out. He said that the reason it is taking so long is because I am a weight loss paitient and a man. He explained that men have more lymphatic tissue than women and when I was heavy I developed alot of extra lymphatic tissue that I no longer need. So the body has trouble getting rid of all the Fluid since the lymphatic system was damaged during the Tummy Tuck. I could be explaining this wrong, but I think thats what he said or something close to it. So long story short - I have drains still for who knows how much longer. He said I would blow up like a baloon if he took them out early so I am fine with suffering a little bit longer. He did tape the exit wounds where the drain tubes come out of very well with waterproof stuff so I am much more comfortable now. They wont pull out again thank goodness. That was freaky.

The doctor took the surgical tape off of the incision when he fixed my drains and this morning I worked over an hour to remove as much glue as possible. I am really really pleased with how my scar is healing. I am also very pleased with how my bellybutton looks. I am blessed with good skin that doesnt scar that bad so I am really happy about looking forward to a nicely healed scar that should hide pretty well. The weirdest part of the tummy tuck surgery was the fact that the incision NEVER hurt but it sure as heck looked like it hurt. Oddly enough my worst pain was in my thigh area from nerve pain. Well enough of my blabbing - heres some pics for you.

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Everything does look very good! Continued success on the healing process and hope those drains come out soon!

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Ouch looks so painful. Speedy healing for you!

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Healing nicely!

Way to go and best wishes for your continued success. :)

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Looking good!!

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do you have a pic of your tummy before the surgery?

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Wow.. I'm impressed! Looking good :)

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do you have a pic of your tummy before the surgery?

Sure here are some before plastics pics for you.

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Wow- the surgery was success. Good for you getting it done. Wishing a good toatally speedy recovery.

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Looking fantastic!!!

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Awesome..... A flat tummy is next on my list!

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thanks for sharing. except in the pic where you are holding the excess skin, it wasn't really noticeable. but it looks great, congrats!

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/71301-my-skin-pictures-speak-a-thousand-words/ This post has some better excess skin pics of me.

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how much time off from work? from exercise?

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