What Did I Get Myself Into?

[LittleGirlBlue 24]

Really- did I really need to do this? I understand this is a stage of recovery but right now, exactly one week from my full Tummy Tuck, flank liposuction, breast lift and reduction, I am regretting my decision. The pain is extreme. I want to be at work. I feel like a burden on my family... and I really want to cough.

At any rate, I've attached 3 "1 Week" photos. I will post before pics as soon as I can find them;). I had two drains, one was removed yesterday. Pre-op weight was 128. I'm still very swollen and weighed in at 135.4 this morning.

Oh happy days!!!

[skylite4love 1]

Don't worry sweetie the reason you gain weight because you are swollen it will go down . And congrats you are going to look beautiful ???„

[aviva1979 375]

oof - i hope the recovery is swift in Week 2. congrats on getting to a place where you felt empowered to make this investment in yourself! i'm sure you will look fab healed!

[dylanmiles23 2,198]

Really- did I really need to do this? I understand this is a stage of recovery but right now' date=' exactly one week from my full Tummy Tuck, flank liposuction, breast lift and reduction, I am regretting my decision. The pain is extreme. I want to be at work. I feel like a burden on my family... and I really want to cough.

At any rate, I've attached 3 "1 Week" photos. I will post before pics as soon as I can find them;). I had two drains, one was removed yesterday. Pre-op weight was 128. I'm still very swollen and weighed in at 135.4 this morning.

Oh happy days!!![/quote']

Thank you for sharing. In a few months you won't remember the pain and say, WOW, I look f**king amazing. It was all worth it.

[kll724 3,055]

Best wishes!

[Gwendolyn Smythe 4]

Hi, You did what you thought was best for you.

Soon you will look at yourself in the mirror and say wOW.

Hope pain meds help soon.

Will be thinking of you.

I know it is easy for me to say hang In there as I am not feeling the pain.

[BayougirlMrsS 3,938]

i agree with Dylan..... Tummy Tuck was not fun... but it was soooo worth it.

[PrettyThick1 1,860]

Really- did I really need to do this? I understand this is a stage of recovery but right now, exactly one week from my full Tummy Tuck, flank liposuction, breast lift and reduction, I am regretting my decision. The pain is extreme. I want to be at work. I feel like a burden on my family... and I really want to cough.

At any rate, I've attached 3 "1 Week" photos. I will post before pics as soon as I can find them;). I had two drains, one was removed yesterday. Pre-op weight was 128. I'm still very swollen and weighed in at 135.4 this morning.

Oh happy days!!!

Not so glum chum...this is the tough part and we know that this too shall pass. You're going to look and feel amazing very soon!!! Your family and coworkers understand that you aren't a slacker, there are times when we have to do what will make us happy - you've done that, now let's just look forward to the end result!

[LittleGirlBlue 24]

Thank you's to everyone!!! <3. I was down to 134.2 this morning. The more the bruising fades and the swelling goes down the better I'm feeling.

Did have a little mishap overnight. I ripped the stitches out of my 2nd drain and pulled it 1/2 way out in my sleep. I'd collected less than 15cc's of Fluid the past two days. When I called my PS office and told them about it they asked about my pain, redness/irritation, and then how much it had collected since they took the other drain out earlier this week. When I shared the amount my patient liaison immediately said "oh goodness, we expected it to be draining more- at that amount it will cause you more pain in" I measured the tube to assure I'd pulled it all the way out and they told me to watch for infection but if no problems, bring it in with me for my visit Monday.

This afternoon I drove to the store, walked around a bit and felt great! Oh and with less bruising and swelling I'm beginning to see a more desirable silhouette what a difference a day can make!

xoxoxo- XiolaBlue

[hoover123 48]

Oh man I feel for you. I know I had pain with my lap band removal and had sleeve at same time. I thought that was painful. I can't imagine what you are going through. As I laid in pain I heard the same words, each day will get better. Are you getting good pain control? Maybe you need to call the doc and up your meds or something. We all tend to feel like we need to be a hero....don't feel like a burden, you are worth what you are doing to better yourself. I know what you mean with wanting to cough. I had gotten the wrong dose of pain meds after my surgery due to a resident that didn't know how to manage pain for a bariatric patient and couldn't even cough. I was scared too due to the pain. Yet they want you to walk and move...which I understand how important that is. I know in time I will need a Tummy Tuck. I still have 50 pounds to go, but its coming off steady. Anyways, I wish you continued quick healing and in no time you will start feeling better and the feel the rewards of your new chapter in life. Please keep us updated on how you are. Take care and let your friends or family take care of you..ITS OK TO ASK FOR HELP...And keep a journal, I feel the more I write it kept my mind busy and somewhat off the pain. Just a thought...

[LittleGirlBlue 24]

So... I went back to work today. It's been 1 1/2 weeks since the big surgery. Fortunately I made it through the day without anyone asking why I was walking a bit hunched over.

Actually, I have an office job and sit or travel from meeting to meeting all day. I'm not going to lie, I wasn't comfortable- that said there is so much going on at work that trying to get up to speed with issues kept my mind distracted from the pain- until the drive home. I took 1/2 a pain pill when I got home and am currently with my daughter getting a pedicures.

Word of advice, even if you are Super Woman (like I think I am). Take at least two full weeks off work if you are having a full Tummy Tuck, breast lift with reduction and Lipo. If you can afford to take three, do it! Aye, aye, aye!!!

I really underestimated this procedure!

[lellow 1,713]

I took 2 weeks off with my lower body lift but people at work knew about it so were really gentle on me. Even so I think I needed three weeks off too. You did well there.

I just had Lipo and took 4 days off. Not enough. Always give yourself more than then less time to recuperate. Nothing worse than having to go to work feeling like crap.

BTW you look amazing!

[LittleGirlBlue 24]

lellow- you are always very helpful! You totally get it!

There will be no more body procedures in my future! This was enough. Actually glad it was all done at once, regardless of the pain. In two years I will however be getting that mini facelift.. That is not a body procedure:D.

[lellow 1,713]

You're braver than me! I'm so scared of doing anything to my face. I've tried botox and that's it (and not sure I will again).

Though I am getting more Lipo on my thighs on Friday. I'm a sucker for punishment!!