Plus Size Tummy Tuck & Recovery Days 1-3 (Dr. Repta)
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Having to rely on people to bathe you and use the washroom is tough. Glad your mom is a nurse, that's probably comforting! I just had open heart surgery and had to rely on my mom and husband for everything. It was a tough transition but it doesn't last forever. You got this! ❤️
I will pray for you Dolly, heart surgery is very delicate too. Take care of you, I hope you heal fast. 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🦋🥰
Yes, keeping you in my thoughts as well Dolly, praying for a fast and great recovery for you! ❤ lots of love and well wishes! 🍀
I’ve had a few surgeries And my hubby always helps. So yes having someone that you know helps so much
Dolly I had the same problem after my 3rd open heart surgery and my mom had to help me a lot
Get Well Soon
The authenticity and humor you bring to any topic makes you so relatable.
Yes it does, absolutely!!!!
Yes! That's why I love Sarah. She reminds me of my real life friends 🤣
I’m going to be honest, I’m going to miss having you as a representation for apron tummy’s and I’m going to miss seeing how clothes look on an apron tummy but I’m so fucking proud of you! Surgery isn’t easy and not only have you’ve done an amazing job but you did something you’ve been wanting for YOU! Can’t wait to see the results. Solomon is so precious praying over you 🥺
I had a tummy tuck in 2016.. I’m still midsize and I absolutely feel it was one of the best decisions I made for my body and self confidence. You’re doing great after surgery too!! Wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️
It’s done! You did terrific! It was so lovely to hear that Solomon prayed over you! You are such a loved woman. Sending love and healing vibes! ( although you’re already home and healing ) ❤️❤️❤️
Not J jumping at the chance to make you a smoothie. 🥺 I think he is going to love making food and hosting for loved ones like you do!
Tummy tuck post-op day 1 here. I feel really damn good, like a normal person, except the drains are inconvenient, my surgical area is a little painful and I still need to hunch my back, but overall I feel like a normal person. Don't even need to lay on bed. ;)
I’m praying for your same results! I e had 2 C-section and those were a breeze
Where did you get your surgery?
@@LowCarbLex dr chris taylor from vancouver island
In my head I know that we are just your internet "friends" but in my heart, I felt every second of the journey you recorded. Looking forward to the rest of it.
This is the video that made me realize I could get a TT at BMI of 39/40. Since I watched this video I went from 235 (5’3”) to 219 on surgery day (7/2022). I was 211 when I had my breast lift 10/2022. 1/2023 I started Mounjaro and now weigh 140! I’m nearly 6 weeks post op revision TT with lipo to upper abdomen, thigh lift, and labia majoraplasty. I’m wearing a size small bikini bottoms now. I can’t believe this is my life!!!
I have you to thank for helping me get the ball rolling!
Hi lovely Sarah! I had lipo (arms and tummy/hips/upper abs/lower abs) and a modified form of a tummy tuck (excess skin removal, no muscle repair) with Sonobello about a month ago and my experience was super similar. My arms and "tummy tuck" were never in pain. I will give you a few things to expect from the lipo because the lipo is the most difficult to deal with haha. expect a lot swelling to kick in week 2 and also immense stiffness. You'll also start to experience tingling (like when your foot is asleep). This will then start to feel numb until the nerves re-build. The bruising and swelling is normal and will fade! This happens because the lymph drainage happens at those sites. I stopped taking pain meds after 3-4 days, stopped narcotics after day 1. Around week 3/4 you'll start to see some of the results and you're going to be sooo happy! Also, just a heads up I went through a little melt down at week 2 when I was my most swollen because I thought the procedure didn't work and I went through all that for nothing...but don't let your mind trick you, it gets better! Hope this helps, beautiful! I know this has made me so happy and I'm not even fully recovered yet!
So Sonobello is a normal plastic surgery place? The commercials make it seem like they don’t do full blown surgeries. Why the quotations around tummy tuck?
@@IvyS1120 Yup, it's a normal surgery office. The quotations are there because they don't consider it a tummy tuck since there isn't any muscle repair. The do liposuction then remove the excess skin in the lower abdomen. If needed, they also do belly button repair. I've loved them!
How much does something like that cost?
How much did that cost if you don't mind me asking
@@MERANNDAIWALKWITHJESUSCHRIST I don't mind at all! So it depends on where you are getting it done. In California it's about $1785 an area (i.e. Arms vs. lower abs vs. upper abs vs. waist vs. upper back etc.)
Ahhh I can't believe this vlog is finally here after hearing you talk about it for the last while! So happy for you Sarah, I hope your recovery is going well 💕 Thank you for sharing the process with us, it's so interesting to learn about and I always love your sense of humour and take on things!!
Gurl, let me tell you. My family ALL has a history of severe vomiting w/anesthesia. Had never had surgery until a few months ago. I was so scared of throwing up, I really drove that point home w/ the anesthesiologist. She gave me iv meds, a patch and oral meds for nausea, all before my surgery. I could’ve had a 3 course meal after my surgery the way that nausea was controlled. The over medication other really horrendous side effects that lasted a week, so I’m not sure it was worth controlling the nausea. Sucks that you had such a hard time with it, I bet it’s a relief to be over and done with it. Can’t wait to see the rest of your journey 💕
I do too! All of my c-sections and my gallbladder removal I had such horrendous vomiting coming out of anesthesia. I have to warn them every time but I feel they were just like "oh sure hun" 🥴
@@kielemacualay2 it’s actually pretty upsetting that they don’t believe patients, especially women. I’m in the medical field and that’s one of the reasons they listened and took me seriously. For any future surgeries speak to the anesthesiologist and exaggerate if you have to. Say both parents and all siblings are extremely sensitive to anesthesia, list your symptoms in detail and ask to be pre-medicated for nausea. You can even give them a list of things you’ll need afterwards if they don’t control your nausea. A pillow to help brace yourself, plenty of vomit bags and several alcohol pads. The alcohol pads are a nursing trick I use, hold the pad up to your nose and breathe for several minutes. Hope you don’t need anymore surgeries, if you do I hope they take you seriously. I’d rather have diarrhea any day then to be throwing up lol
It’s so maddening when they won’t listen. If I’m given enough medication before I wake up from anesthesia, I’m ok. If not, I throw up- and I tell them this. Sometimes they listen, sometimes they don’t. I have a vomit phobia, so it’s a big deal for me. Watching this video, I don’t need a tummy tuck if it means throwing up for days!
@@TheCorrkyme I have a similar experience. I am EXTREMELY sensitive to pain meds (like Vicodin, etc.). I tell every medical professional that likely it won’t take away my pain and instead will leave me extremely nauseous. They always say “it’s fine this is the right dose for your height and weight” then they act surprised when I’m vomiting then dry heaving for 30 minutes. Like witch, I told you. 1/2 the dose!
@@livelongandprospermary8796 all of my family cannot tolerate hydrocodone(the generic name for vicodin) it causes extreme nausea and projectile vomiting. It’s actually a very common side effect. Personally for myself when I come across an incompetent doctor, I claim an allergy to certain meds and refuse the medication which has to be charted into your file. To cover their butts they won’t give you those meds and will have to find alternatives. Something else I picked up in my field that I now suggest to friends and family, find a good primary doctor. They can right you a doctor’s note that you can take with you when seeing other doctors or ER visits. They can list all the meds you are sensitive to and list the meds that work for you. If you aren’t taken serious, that note will be.
I’m so excited for you, I’ve had one and it’s life changing. Get tons of rest and if you feel swollen it’s normal, you’ll typically have residual swelling up to 12 months.
Even though you were sick and in pain you were still smiling. That shows just how happy having this done has made you. I’m so glad you did so well. ❤️❤️
In your recap overview video, I'd love to hear how you spoke to your children about the surgery. So many body issues nowadays in kids, and I would love to know how you explained why you had the surgery to the kids. Speedy recover!!
I’ve been wondering this as well. I’d love to hear about it. Such a delicate topic, especially with a daughter. Glad you’re doing well Sarah! I’ve been waiting for this video since I saw your first regular post-op video and I was surprised how quickly you were back at ‘er. Can’t wait to see the final healed results as well!
I think with how she is happy in her body overall and that some parts she just struggles with fitting in clothes and such. I think her reasoning helps in avoiding any sort of body image issues trickling down and the way she lives her life in general.
Sarah, you make it all look so easy. Not just the post surgery but life in general event with all the bumps on the road. This was great to watch. I love how it's always a family affair. Love that your mom is always so supportive. Praying for a smooth healing journey. 🙏🏽
Wishing you a speedy recovery! Thanks for taking us on the journey with you! Forever appreciate the authenticity you bring to your channel
Glad you’re sharing this journey with us. Prayers for a quick recovery 💕
Your mom is the greatest! So glad your doing good! Can’t wait to see the results!
You're doing so good! Oh I can't wait until we can see when you're all healed up ❤️
Who else can say that they watched EVERY Ad that came up in this video?? Plus the entire video til the end?
Sarah, I just wanted to show my full support because you deserve so much from everything you give and went through from this procedure- physically, mentally, financially and emotionally too. You're so brave and I'm glad you're okay and everything went well! Your Mama did great taking care of you and also assisting in recording too, thanks for all the info and always being real 🙏
That fresh out of surgery dialogue was everything 😂. So glad everything went well and that you have an amazing support system during this period. I know we're behind cause I saw your update on insta a while back but seeing the process and all that goes into it was interesting. This was just real and raw content and i love that u shared this 💞
Your vlogs are always so real and honest and I’m so so so glad you’re keeping it real and honest throughout your healing process!! I’ve been thinking about this surgery but I’m so afraid of recovery. The idea of stitches and bodily fluids (from my own body) gags me. Other people’s, non issue. Watching your drains etc doesn’t bother me a bit 😂
I love watching your journey all these years and I’m so happy for you!! I literally cannot wait to get home from work every day to see if you’ve posted yet. ❤️
So grateful you’re recovering so well AND that you filmed your journey for us because I am definitely interested in having this done myself! Especially since you said the tummy tuck has alleviated your back pain. Dr Repta, I’m coming for you! 😂💜
I'm so happy you did it love! I'm glad everything went good!! Your mom should definitely consider becoming a vlogger 🥰 so sweet she documented for you!
Omg I’m so happy for you!! I can’t wait to see the full results. I’m about to be so envious! I’ve always wanted to get rid of my apron after having lost 86 lbs. The experience of not having that pooch hanging there is always something I’ve wondered about. What is that like?!?! 😂😂😂
it's super weird tbh
What are you waiting for the best decision you can make 💯
@@brujalinda Ugh, I would love to although I’m terrified!! 😂😂😂 Trying to save up for it. It’s so expensive!
I’m excited and nervous my surgery is scheduled for July 26 finally getting it done after loosing over 100 pounds, love your videos I’ve been watching these for weeks lol my mom says that’s making me more nervous is it what u think
I lost 120lbs. I wish I could afford the tuck
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You had such good energy in the days leading up to the procedure (despite all the bologna that was going on) and that helps so much! It was great to see you laughing and smiling so soon after. I hope the BM ended up not being as bad as you were worried about lol.
Love the honesty / bravery / transparency / humour. This video will help a lot of people
Happy everything went well. Wishing you speedy recovery. 💛
Praying for a smooth and quick recovery, blessings! Your mom is doing a great job!
Two things:
1. Even at your worst, you looked GORGEOUS!
2. BIDET BIDET BIDET. You wouldn't have been worried about going number 2 if you had one. The clinic should have had one in your suite. Seriously, suggest that to them.
I know that it would have been hard to have one at the rental, but there are cheap attachments that can be installed/uninstalled easily.
Definitely consider getting them on the toilets in your house. They are a game changer!
please could you explain it to me? Do you just mean the bidet would have helped with washing afterwards? Or does it help in any way "to go" ?
@@allysblondeworld the bidet helps clean you after you poop. No use for toilet paper.
@@allysblondeworld it helps with washing after you go. It can help with going. Let's pretend you are going and you can feel something is still there and pushing isn't doing anything, you can position yourself to spray up in there and it can help loosen things. I have done that before. But in Sarah's case, she was worried about wiping and with a bidet she wouldn't have had to wipe.
where can one get the attachments....I'm having a tummy tuck in a few months
@@Laura_0427 they are on amazon
Thank you for sharing this journey with us! I hope the results are what you wanted them to be and I’m so happy you were surrounded by such amazing people to take care of you
Not me being low key stressed watching your recovery. It felt like watching a friend after surgery. Glad you’re well. Shoutout to your support system! Thanks for sharing!
Oh Sarah, I was in tears seeing you after surgery😔 I'm so glad I'm watching this after the factt so I can assure myself you're alright!!🥰 I also get awful PONV, always. I even get super nauseous with even just a local anaesthetic, so I can sympathise.
And so had you have the best nurse and Mum looking after you, and Solomon praying over you made my heart swell❤️ such wonderful parents!! No wonder you're such a good Mama😍
I am so glad you did this it's so encouraging. I love that Solomon prayed over you it just made me cry that is so awesome. God bless!
I had a tummy tuck, muscle repair, lipo and bbl 8 weeks ago and it’s one of the hardest things I’ve done. The lipo was definitely the worst part out of it. The lipo burns!! You got this! ❤️
Thank you so much for taking us along. Because of your first videos on this process I learned it was possible. I’m 34 days away from my own surgery now. I could have done it sooner but wanted to take a family vacay before I’m out of commission for the rest of the summer.
I've been waiting for this video! I'm SO happy for you girl, YOU truly deserve it!
Omg I haven’t seen you in forever! I used to watch your channel momma and you just popped up..hope u have a fast recovery with amazing results
I had mine with him 6 weeks ago. Best decision of my life! Shout out to Dr Link and nurse Kim too. Excited to see the rest of your journey!
How much did you pay
Had a tummy tuck in 2014 and I had the same issue with anesthesia. That is all I remember hating about it was the throwing up. Still 100% worth having that surgery. Just sucked at the time.
So excited for you! Sending you love, hugs and speedy healing. God bless you and your family!
So glad your doing well. So great that your mom is a nurse and can help you. You a such a strong woman
I love Dr.Repta's work, I've been eyeing him for years and I finally had a consultation with him last year, although it was shockingly and heartbreakingly waayyy outta my budget I'm still praying for a miracle! I'm sure you look amazing, can't wait to see your results. Thanks for sharing this journey with us! 🥰
I’m thinking of this very seriously but curious of the budget range. Can you share just a ballpark?
@@dinachavez9490 back and breast lift tummy tuck which comes with 360 lipo...60k but I think its worth it. I'd rather have my problem areas fixed rather than paying 20k to 30k for wls which wont really fix my issues because I'll need the skin removed from those areas even after losing weight plus it'll make me a size I dont desire to be. I'm happy with my size (currently a 12-14) so if you were to get wls and need skin removal thats 60k for that too so I'd say 60k is totally reasonable if you have it.
I've been waiting so long to see the surgery videos, but I wasn't anticipating how hard it would be to see u in pain/recovering. U r a strong woman! Glad u r thru it and it went well! Looking forward to seeing the progression ♡♡
The anxiety I felt when you arrived and was waiting the day of was real! I mean, logically I know you have already checked in and your fine. I’m such a wimp. I’m so happy for you and hope your recovery continues to go well!❤️
I'm so proud of you going through this! Mine was 18yrs ago, still best thing I did 💜
I’ve been waiting for this since you announced that you’ve had a consultation. I totally agree. I had Tummy tuck and it was a walk in the park, just walked hunched over, two years after I got lipo and it’s the worse. lol I’m so very happy for you. 💖
So exciting!!! Hope this gives you what you needed it to ❤️
So happy to see you doing so well with recovery! You manage to look great, I can tell you I looked like 10 miles of bad road days 2-5 lol.
Had my TT with muscle repair and breast lift done on May 24th. 13 days post op and now tested positive for Covid :(
Arnica tabs helped so much with the pain, bruising and swelling for me. Following your journey closely. Happy healing.
So happy everything went as planned without complication, prayers for a speedy recovery! 💕
Happy for you that you got this done hope you recover fast can’t wait to see the results take care blessings
So glad everything went well. Praying for a speedy recovery.🙏
So so glad everything went well for you girl!
The honesty about everything is the best content !
I have been WAITING for these vlogs. So excited for you
I'm so glad you are feeling well after the surgery. I can't wait to see the results when you are fully healed. God bless ❤️🌺
Good Morning Sarah, I’m so happy to hear you’re surgery went well, and that you’re with your family recovering ❤️ wishing you a safe and healthy recovery
Ps. I love hearing your mom her voice is so warm and soothing 💕
I took zofran when i was battling Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome and it was the only thing to work while my body detoxed. It was a lifesaver! Thank you for being so open and honest about this whole experience! It's definitely interesting to hear how the recovery is.
I’m healing mentally while watching my favorite UA-cam home girl heal too, god is good 😌✨
So excited for you! Can’t wait to see the final look!!!
Congrats on your surgery! Happy it went well and you are doing good. I’m so excited to see your progress. I’m considering this surgery in the future. Thank you for all of your honesty about your procedure and healing. Praying your healing keeps going well. Take care of yourself. 😊💕
Hi Sarah! So proud of you and so glad everythng went well. Apart from the reactions to anesthesia :( I got like that when I had surgery as a kid so as an adult they used a different kind of anesthesia and I felt great after! So glad you are over the worst by now and thank you for sharing this journey with us!
You are a beautiful amazing woman… God Bless you , your Mom and Children for being sooo supportive. Speedy recovery 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
You really are the best UA-camr ever, so strong, so thorough, just so true to yourself and so loving to yourself and the people around you♥️
Praying for a safe recovery sweetie. God Bless you and the family
So happy your surgery went well and you're healing now 💖🥰🙏🏽 I've had very similar reactions to anesthesia ugh...we love you Girl, cannot wait for a reveal when you are healed. Wow that's crazy how tight your muscles are, awesome! I love how much you've shared for us all. Take care of you! ❤️
I’m 4 days late watching! 😩
But Congratulations! I’m glad you did it! I’m 10 months po from my tummy tuck and this next journey of yours is going to be soooo exciting! You will continue to have swelling, discomfort, mood changes and will get in your head! But do not become discouraged and trust the process! I’m so proud and happy for you! ❤️💯
How amazing your mom and family could be there for you. Your mom seems amazing!
Wishing you a speedy recovery 🤍
I had a breast reduction last October, and I totally understand the vulnerability of having someone else bathe you and help you with medications, etc. It was my mom as well! My thing was that nothing tasted good for a week. Not even my favorite foods, it all tasted like it was rotten, so I'm happy to see you do not have those symptoms!
So happy everything went well for you! I was also blessed with a successful bariatric surgery. The night before so many things went through my head. I woke up crying in the recovery room, likely a side effect from the anesthesia haha I know the surgery is different but for me my pain was the gas pains. From the laparoscopy.
That’s a sweet set up they have there too. I’m excited to see the final results
I had 2 laparoscopic surgeries and those gas pains are horrible, I’m pretty sure I cried the first time
Whew I’m 3 minutes in and the second I see that hospital bed I’m like idk if I can watch this- my medical anxiety is through the roof compared to a normal person- I’m so jelly how well you handle it. So happy for you to be able to pursue this!
Oh my gosh…seeing you after surgery totally activated my mom mode. I felt so sad for you. I know it it’s for a positive ending but it made me feel for you. You are brave and beautiful…always were..belly or no belly.
I get a little woozy when it comes to medical stuff, but I feel like I have to watch these long-awaited vlogs!!! I’m so glad you’re rested & the computer is cooperating enough to let you post these, Sarah! Hearing you crack jokes right away post-surgery and the Coco shout-out is basically a normal vlog, right? (A little double-tapping to fast forward through the incision talk never hurts nobody ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ).
So happy for you sis. You look amazing for just getting out of a major surgery. You attitude is a mazing. Rest, and heal quickly, praying for you sis👍🏼😊
J is so sweet! Taking care of mama and making her a smoothie ❤️
Yay!!! You did it! Glad everything went well.
Glad everything went well. Wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️🩹
Omg Jay is just the sweetest! I’ll make her a smoothie! You can tell he loves his momma! My son is a mommas boy too and it just made me think of my son! I get nauseous off of local anesthesia and found out when I had to have a c-section when I gave birth to my son.
Wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️🩹
Well done, beautiful lady. Wish you and your family a safe and well recovery.
Congratulations.
I'm so happy you shared this part of your life with us. I'm all for people doing what's going to make them feel even better in their bodies. You have always been such a beautiful and confident woman and this is just a really good example for other women to know that it's still body positive even if you have surgery to change something on your body. Body positivity is loving yourself unconditionally while still continuing to work on improving yourself in all aspects. I truly believe that our bodies are perfect for each person individually. You are a great role model for self-love 💙
P. S. Where's Louis G?
I'm so happy for you, I hope you have a speedy recovery 💓
I know its done already but girly im feeling for you. Im so looking forward to seeing you in the now. Take care Sarah
So awesome. Congrats! I’m so happy that your doing so well.
Didn't know it was possible to look so stunning after major surgery, but yet here you are killing it! Can't wait to see you once your fully healed! 🖤🖤🖤 So proud of you for going after what YOU wanted! 🖤🧡🤍🦋🖤🧡🤍
I'm so glad you are ok! ❤️
Waaaaw sarah great info. Looking forward to the rest of your recovery vlogs. Thank God all went well🙏🏼🙏🏼
Hey Sarah Rae!!! Excuse me while I ball my eyes out!!!! Seeing you on day one took me out!! I just want hug you!!!! I'm glad it went well after the first day!!! You did good girl!!! I missed the sneak peak on IG so I can't wait to see the results!!!!
Wow, u had a great recovery. I'm so glad u weren't terribly uncomfortable. Also, what a huge help and relief to have your mom there to help and your kids.
Thank you for sharing your real experience. I have a similar surgery coming up in a few months, this was super helpful, thank you!
Yay 🎉🎉🎉🎉
You did it !!!
I so proud and happy for you Sarah 💓
Girl, you handled that!
Yay!! Surgery vlog!
You know what I thought about when you said about the rock hard abs?
Some vlogs ago you and your bro had mentioned how you never really relax your tummy, how you always essentially have it sucked in, flexed or clenched. That could also be why Dr. R didn’t have to tighten them. Just a thought 💛
I know in real life you’re all nice and healed but I’m hoping for a pain free speedy recover for you!!
Sending healing hugs, you look so well 😊 💌
So happy for you. Prayers forvyour healing. You look great!
I had mine done 6 months ago one of the best decision by far ! It wasn’t easy at all the recovery but at the end results are 💯 worth it !🔥
Congratulations- it is done and now you just need time to heal! ❤️❤️❤️
I can't believe I missed these! omg Sarah I'm so happy for you 💓