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@@Spiceyfrog You want it tight. The first one I ordered was a medium because people wrote in the reviews that they are really small. I got it, tried it on and it fit tight but just kinda tight. That was over all my fat still so I was afraid it wasn't going to be tight enough once the skin was removed so I returned it for a small, which is the smallest size they have. It's small no doubt but it's made of a stretchy material so it stretches somewhat. It's perfect for me. I can still breathe and sit without any issues. It has a open crotch so you don't have to take it off every time you need to use the bathroom (huge perk). I plan on wearing it under my scrubs once I return to work for support.

I called my surgeon today to see if she would agree to let me take my drain out since I wasn't getting but 10cc out in a 24 hour period and she agreed!!! I pulled that thing so fast!!! Thank you Jesus! That's my last tie down besides all my tape strips they will be removing at my Thursday appointment. My belly picture today. Still SWOLLEN! I think I'm just going to stop saying that because it's a given. I'm going to be swollen for a long time. It comes with the territory and I already knew this. So, the best items I've used the most are 1st two days a peri-bottle. I bought a hair bottle thingy at Sally's and snipped the end off, it's to rinse off with warm water after you pee. It just helps you feel cleaner! 2) My prop, well that would be number 1 really. I don't know how I would have survived without it. Seriously if you have the 40 bucks BUY IT!! 3) My memory foam seat cushion. You will have a sore butt from sitting in the "beach position" after some time. I had very limited butt pain or back pain and I'm sure that's why. 4) My back massager. Your back will hurt after being hunched over! This thing digs deep into the muscles and is absolutely amazing! The best massager I have ever used and it heats! 5) Now that my drain is out my Fajate compression garment. Yes it's a bit pricy but 100% better than the annoying belly binder they give you that undoubtably rolls up and down all the time and digs into you sides and stomach. This outfit is tight and holds everything in tightly. I can sleep in my own bed and roll from side to side with this on. It supports everywhere! So there's my main list. I bought a few things I didn't use like the walker ect... But overall through research I had everything I needed. No extra trips out ect...I'm including my purchases of the items listed above if anyone is interested. All from Amazon minus my homemade peri-bottle. Oh and those spiders (belly button stitches) come out Thursday too!!

Sweet a protein drink. My favorite two are the ready made Premier protein shakes and for really sweet the Atkins Royal dark chocolate protein shakes. You can freeze them if you wish and eat them like ice cream. As far as salty I made my own Edamame and flavored them with different seasoning, also baked chick-a-peas turn out really crunchy from the oven and you season them however you like. Those are just a few suggestions. You can find recipes online for both of those. Good luck!

Find a surgeon you trust and do what they suggest. They usually can decide based on your overall health and medical history ect..... There are a lot of different aspects to both surgeries. None of us can give you that answer. We can only tell you what worked for us.

@@rydersmama Thank you very much!! I'm just ready to get this stinking drain out! It's the worst part now. Oh and swell hell!

@@bayougirlmrsc Thank you!

@@madferitchick Thank you! Come on over!

@@Babbs I found this from a PS. So no, it isn't the same as what I had. My belly button was cut and skin was lifted all the way to my breast and then brought down and contoured just like a normal tummy tuck just without having my muscles stitched together.......

@@kealot Yay!!! I just had some work done. Let me know how the arms go, I'm still debating that. I'd have to find the absolute best surgeon in the US for that particular surgery since the scars are outwardly visible. I love my PS but I don't know if she does that or not. If I have another Surgery that would probably be it. Scar placement is everything for me. Good luck, I hope you have a speedy recovery!!!

Congratulations!

I went out and bought 4 crop tops today.......just because I could!

@@agalindo17 Thank you!! I'm feeling preeeeeeeety good!

@@Romi Springfield Missouri

It's just a weird way of paying you a complement. Say thanks and move on.

Girl you just pray and go!

@@2goldengirl lol! Only the best for my patients!! @@skinny_knees Thank you!!

@@2goldengirl Lol!! Maybe I should open my own recovery house!!!!

@@Alex Brecher Thank you! No it wasn't bad at all. I'm basically recovered already just swelling to deal with.

@@jane13 Thank you. It's a lot to consider. I still have a ways to go. You're welcome for the sharing. Hopefully it will help people.

@@jane13 she took off 750 which is @ 1 1/2 lbs off my stomach. May not seem like much my my loose skin was thin skin. Not thick fat. The fat was basically gone which is why I could pick it up like that in the picture. It's also why it could be stretched into such a low position for the scar placement. I do like the boobs now, we will see how everything looks in 6 months. If I feel like I want a bit bigger it won't be massive.

@@madeline121 Thank you!

@@KristenLe Thank you so much!!! Waking up everyday to this is crazy!

Day 5. I'm counting surgery day as day 1. So today I thought for shits n giggles I'd try on this tiny swim suit. Shocking! Remember I'm still swollen but holy crap! Is that really mine??? It's hard to get it to sink in. I'm also including some photos of just how loose my skin was. Not flattering but I don't care it's where I started. Before all of this. PS I still have tape on my boobs and that line is my JP drain.

She did a wonderful job for sure. @@PaulaB72 I would recommend.

I can't answer that because had my husband tried any monkey business that soon after surgery the only thing that would have hurt would have been his face and pride. Ummmm NO! I'd say give it some more healing time. Your brain may say yes but even your vajaja is like "hell to the NO!" I'd listen to your body!