I am so tickled. A girlfriend of mine told me my OB would do a little tummy tuck if you asked at the same time as your section (if it's your last). This is our last unless there's some kind of miracle conception so I asked him about it at my first appointment. He said, "Sure, I just did one of those last week. Just keep reminding me." I'm so excited!!!!
He said my scar will be extra wide as it won't be just big enough for the baby, it'll be much wider to account for removing extra skin folds. He will take out extra skin and fascia and said my heal time should be right on with my previous sections.
I guess I'm just so tickled that I wanted to brag on it a tiny bit. At least I get something for having all sections!
Re: csection tummy tuck
That's awesome! Is this a freebie or will you get an unexpected OOP bill for a cosmetic procedure?
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I'm surprised your OB will do this. Tummy tucks are not performed during c/s because you are still VERY bloated and your uterus has not shrunk (will take 6 weeks). They are recommended for patients at least 6moths-1year PP.
I agree with this. Doesnt sound right that they would do a tummy tuck after a c section.
just to add to this - is he really qualified to do a tummy tuck? I'd want a board certified plastic surgeon
LOL! Yes, then there's that too. I would most definitely want a really good plastic surgeon if I was doing that.
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Married October 16th, 2010
TTC #1 since October 2010
1st BFP 1-12-11
MC'd 1-22-11
2nd BFP 2-15-11
Our Wee One....**KENNEDY JO** born 10/3/11@ 36weeks via Csection
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Married October 16th, 2010
TTC #1 since October 2010
1st BFP 1-12-11
MC'd 1-22-11
2nd BFP 2-15-11
Our Wee One....**KENNEDY JO** born 10/3/11@ 36weeks via Csection
My BFP Chart
Labor Buddy to **MRS.ATCH** Welcome Quinn 11-5-11**
Please be very cautious in this.........
you are still very swollen and when your swelling goes down a lot of times the extra skin will settle on top of your scar. This will still happen even if skin is removed. Also, an OB shouldn't be performing this kind of surgery. A board certified plastic surgeon should be.
Just be careful.