Surgery Date Set

[snacky 6]

Hi! I have my date for my abdominalplasty!

Could I get some ideas on what I might need? Garments, creams, things you wish you had or knew?

Anything will help! Thanks!

[MichiganChic 3,262]

Congratulations! My advice is get the drugs, lol! My doc gave me an abdominal binder, and that was all I needed for compression. Your doc will prescribe what they want you to have. You'll likely have drains, so wearing a dress or robe is easier than trying to deal with pants.

Be prepared for swelling, maybe for months! Don't worry if you gain weight at first, and look thicker.

I was prepared for pain but it hurt worse than I anticipated. Maybe it was just me. I felt better once the drains were out, but I was in pain with movement for two weeks, and sore for months. Having said that, it was totally worth it!

Good luck!

[Julie norton 2,850]

I am 12 weeks out from TT and plication .I did not have drains, but the first week I needed meds. Getting up and down was difficult.

I had friends come everyday and bring Soup or check on me.

I also got a binder from the doc and used it faithfully for 10 weeks.

Soooo happy with the results... Can't pinch a inch as the old saying goes .

Please pm me if you have personal ?

I had mons liposuctioned also. Thankfully. It was a great idea

Good luck keep posting

Also. Silicone scar strips work well. Off the internet. "New gel "