First I will say that I'm trying to keep my eyes on the prize here, so no regrets so far! But this recovery is hell!! I had a tummy tuck, breast lift w/silicone implant, and mini-arm lift. Surgery went well, the dr said he removed 7 lbs of skin & fat w/ lipo, yay! However, the first couple days I was unable to keep down any of my meds?! I'm guessing just sensitivity from the anesthesia in addition to not eating a whole lot. But now that I can keep pain meds down, things are a bit more manageable... And thank God for my wonderful husband! I need help getting in and out of bed, he had to remove my catheter, he empties my jP drain /records it, makes sure I'm taking my meds & that I'm doing the breathing exercises (with the incentive spirometer), and is taking care of our two toddler by himself! All the while he didn't even want me to have this surgery because he said I was fine the way I was (but that's a different topic, for a different day). I cherish him! Whatever you do, don't go into this alone! There is just no way you can do it alone! I will post pics once I'm healed up some, I have to keep this tight binder on for right now.

Ok here are my latest pics! I just took them! These are roughly six weeks out <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

It's looking great!! Out of the 3 procedures, was the tummy the most painful? I could use a TT and a breast lift but I'm leaning toward a lift first...

I would say the tummy tuck is the worst pain of them all and the mini-brachioplasty the least painful. Boobs are still quite an adjustment, but not exactly painful.

Can't wait to get my thigh lift done!

Looking fantastic!!!

Hehe

What's a high lift?

Sorry typo! But I just edited it

Your looking fantastic:). Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us and posting all the pics. You have really been a great inspiration for those of us considering plastics:)

Wow! Everyone looks great & I can't wait until I can have mine done. Question' date=' do I have to wait a year after I've hit goal to start the process of plastics? Even though my tommy would definitely need it, my arms are what's really bothering me. I also wouldn't mind the boobs lifted. Mr dr said that the surgeon he deals with ( I live in NYC) works the wording out in such a way that the insurance should cover. I would find it very difficult to self pay. Good luck to all. Looking great!!!![/quote']

I have Medicare/ Medicaid and I was told that you have to wait till 2 years after goal and that they will pay for a tummy tuck if needed because of rashes but they won't pay for any other cosmetic surgery.

I consider it an honor to help others! I'm so glad sharing my photos and story is helpful! I will try to keep updated as I go along!

WOW... thank you for posting the pics! Your results are just brilliant! I hope I get a middle like yours! =]

Your scars are healing up nicely ..you look amazing

Ok here are my latest pics! I just took them! These are roughly six weeks out

Dang girl look at that stomach!! That is awesome!!

Thanks for all of the positive feedback and compliments!