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Hi. I am just now getting started into plastic surgery consults. I have seen one ps who recommended a circumferential Tummy Tuck with Lipo and a breast lift. Has anyone had these procedures done at the same time? I am most concerned about caring for two kids afterwards. I have 2 boys ages 3 and 6. My husband can help for about 4-5 days, but then has to go back to work. Can anyone tell me how long it took to get back to "normal". I'm excited and scared at the same time.

Cathy

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Hi - sorry to tell you that it will take much more than 4-5 days to recover from the circumfrential tt alone. I was really out of comission for at least 2 -3 weeks and not in great shape for another week or two after that. I didnt have a breast lift (yet) but I imagine that another procedure will just ad to your recovery. Is there anyway you can get a family member to help out for a couple of weeks?

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I agree with Karen that you will need more time. The worst of it will be over in 4-5 days, but I don't see how you'll care for young children. You won't be able to pick them up, etc. I don't think the breast lift will add much to the entire process. I hardly noticed my breasts when I had my tt. The breasts will swell and be a little sore, but it's more like the feeling of your milk coming in before nursing. It's not that bad. I wish you the best.

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Hi Cathy- I agree with the ladies above- I'm 9 days out and can barely care for myself much less kids. You can't lift anything heavy, sit for any extended period of time ( I just now can sit for 20 minutes three times a day). Today was the first day I could shower and then get dressed without assistance.

I encourage you to pursue the surgery however be prepared to get extra assistance from family/friends for at least 3-4 weeks.

Best wishes to you!!

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Cathy,

I'm 3 months out now. I agree with the Karen, Karey and Margorie's responses. I was in bed for most of the first 2 weeks. Even if you are able and feel like being up more than I was, you will be extremely tired and will need to rest in between any activity. If it's possible to send your children to a sitter the first 3-4 weeks while your husband is at work, that might be a good option.

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