Tummy Tuck Recovery, Reality & Results (14 Weeks Later)

After a run of vlogs, I wanted to take a quick break this week to create the video I wish I'd had before my tummy tuck. It's now been 14 weeks since my surgery, and while I shared the real-time experience in my recovery vlog, I wanted to sit down and talk honestly about what the recovery was actually like. The pain. The swelling. The binder. The back pain. The mental challenges. The moments of regret. The things that surprised me. And ultimately, whether I think it was worth it. One thing I wasn't prepared for was how different the recovery experience can be when you're already in a smaller body. Tummy tucks aren't weight loss surgeries. They're skin removal and contouring surgeries, and the physical and emotional recovery was far more intense than I expected. If you're considering a tummy tuck, have one booked, or are currently recovering from one and wondering if what you're experiencing is normal, I hope this video helps. In this video: ✔️ Why I decided to get a tummy tuck ✔️ Tummy tuck after major weight loss ✔️ The reality of tummy tuck pain ✔️ Swelling and recovery timeline ✔️ The dreaded binder ✔️ Back pain and mobility challenges ✔️ Recovery regret and mental health ✔️ Scar and belly button healing ✔️ My results at 14 weeks post-op ✔️ Would I do it again? If you've had a tummy tuck yourself, I'd love to hear about your experience in the comments. Every recovery seems to be a little different, and I know your story will help someone else too. 🎥 Watch my original tummy tuck recovery vlog here:    • Full Tummy Tuck Experience | Prep & Post O...   💉 Here is my Full Surgery Video for those that wanna watch:    • My Tummy Tuck with Dr. Martin Jugenburg 😳 ...   🛍️ Here is the link to my Tummy Tuck Essentials, including the pillow set up I mentioned plus some other items!: https://amzn.to/4vID36I 💌 Join my weekly newsletter: https://www.xkristen.com/newsletter 👩‍💻 Learn more about LIFE AT A TEN®: https://www.xkristen.com/lifeataten // 🙋‍♀️ABOUT ME // Hiya! I'm Kristen Gale, Creator/CEO of THE TEN SPOT® Beauty Bars (an award winning international franchise chain of Beauty Bars) + The LIFE AT A TEN® Program - A 'personal life' optimization Course, Coaching and Community that teaches exactly how to CEO THE SHXT OUT OF LIFE® and level up to LIFE AT A TEN! (because it's not magic - it's a method!) Pluuuuuus I also get to be a Mom, Wife, YPO'er (Past Chapter Chair, baby!), a Crossfitter (don't be intimidated, I only give it a solid 60% most days), an avid audiobooker, a graphic design obsessionist, organizer of neighbourhood + PTA events and an aspiring YouTuber (but actually. Hence the channel!). I'm on a mission to live LIFE AT A TEN and inspire / enable / force(?) others to do the same! Thank you so much for watching. It means the world to me! // 🧡 LET’S GET PERSONAL // x. My Instagram:   / x.kristengale   (find me in my stories) x. My TikTok:   / x.kristengale   x. My website: http://www.xkristen.com x. My contact info: hello at xkristen.com (yep, these emails come to me!) x. Book me for a speaking gig: https://www.nsb.com/speakers/kristen-... // TIME STAMPS // 00:00 Intro: The Truth About Tummy Tuck Recovery 00:55 Did I Actually Need a Tummy Tuck? 01:24 Tummy Tuck After Weight Loss 02:07 Was My Tummy Tuck Worth It? 03:12 Tummy Tuck Recovery for Petite Women 04:32 Tummy Tuck Scar & Belly Button Results 06:12 Tummy Tuck Surgery Day: What to Expect 06:28 How Painful Is a Tummy Tuck Really? 07:44 The Worst Part of Recovery: Swelling 08:16 My Tummy Tuck Recovery Pillow Setup 09:49 The First 2 Weeks of Recovery 10:17 Why Your Back Hurts After a Tummy Tuck 11:16 The Tummy Tuck Binder: Love It or Hate It 12:57 The Mental Side of Tummy Tuck Recovery 13:27 Tummy Tuck Regret Is Normal 14:14 My Results at 14 Weeks Post-Op 15:03 Numbness, Tightness & Healing Updates 15:46 Final Thoughts: Would I Do It Again? None of the recco's in my videos are sponsored unless otherwise noted. #TummyTuckRecovery #TummyTuck #Abdominoplasty #TummyTuckJourney #TummyTuckResults #PlasticSurgeryRecovery #TummyTuckWeekByWeek #LooseSkinRemoval #WeightLossJourney #TummyTuckPain