Angela's Tummy Tuck Surgery Story

    The reason for having the tummy tuck is because I had ovarian cancer of my ovaries, I was 7 months pregnant when this was discovered because my appendix went. I have had 7 operations in all on my abdominal area hence it is now a mess.
 
I was grateful to have my health, but after 6 years I decided I could not stand the site of my tummy any more.
 
I started the ball rolling, done a lot of research and decided this was what I wanted, I just wanted to feel normal again.
 
The day of the operation I was scared but excited, asleep I went woke up in agony, then I new that it was done, the relief I felt was excellent.
 
Got taken back to the ward, given morphine for the pain, and also liquid drip to keep my fluids up. (not a good idea had to go to the toilet every 2 hours ) that kept the nurses on their toes.
 
Next day felt really good, the pain was not as bad as I had expected, past experience I think.
 
I was up and away out of the bed. One thing I did not count on was the drains, they were awful, I have never had them before but I got used to them swinging around in my pockets of my dressing gown.
 
Next day freedom I went home in the car felt really good, no regrets at all.
 
The hospital gave me a pressure garment to wear, that is quite reassuring to know it holds it all in, I had liposuction on my hips as well, the were BLACK with bruises I did not see that coming either.
 
Next challenge sleeping and walking, you CANNOT stand up straight, you cannot sleep flat on your back, and I cannot have a bath for 2 weeks.
 
Had the drains removed. This was the worst of it for me, it was awful, had to have laughing gas before I would let them near me.
 
It is nearly 2 weeks since my operation, having my sutures taken off tomorrow, I am scared it will fall apart even though it probably won't.
 
I have no regrets at all for having this done, it is the best thing I could have done. I cannot believe my stomach could look so flat.
 

~Angel