I figured I would start a new thread to give updates on how surgery went for me and my progress. I had a lower body lift, small inner thigh lift, outer thigh liposuction, breast lift an augmentation. I traveled alone to Mexico for these procedures to see dr. Sauceda.

I'm going to post some before and after pics, I know that when I was researching that I wanted to know what to expect, what I would need and really what to do. I'm open to answering any questions:)

This is by before and day 6 post op.

This was by night before and day 4 post op.

2hrs out of surgery.

Drains and incisions day of surgery

A drain in each thigh and then three in the pubic area.

I will be having a tt' date=' panni and lipo. Please tell me, in detail, about the pain, drain care, recovery, care of skin around drains, incision care etc.... Need to be as mentally prepared as possible. If you have pics of incisions and where the drains come out, that would be helpful, too. I gross out easily and pass out, so want to desensitize myself as much as possible. I live alone and don't want to pass out and be unconscious on the floor, LOL! [/quote']

I have another post "traveling for Ps alone" in this forum I did comment alot about my recovery and what to expect and my experience. You could look at that to:)

Michelle, I have waffled about the thigh lift. Dr S thought I could do the "small" lift but local surgeons said I need the long incision which of course leaves a pretty bad scar. I was looking at your photos and noticed you got the "small" and wondering if you are feeling pretty good about it.

My current plan is NO thigh lift, get everything else done and then think about it. If the small would do the job, well, I might change my mind.

Here is a before picture, i think my thighs are alot worse then your started out though...

that is exactly how my thighs are!! Could be my pic, lol

Thank you so much Michelleandcolten!! I will be looking at your pics frequently, so hopefully I will not pass out while caring for my drains/incisions. Did you need help, in the first few days, to get in/out of bed? out of a chair? were you able to do stairs? BTW, You look terrific in those jeans, bet it feels amazing!

Thank you so much Michelleandcolten!! I will be looking at your pics frequently' date=' so hopefully I will not pass out while caring for my drains/incisions. Did you need help, in the first few days, to get in/out of bed? out of a chair? were you able to do stairs? BTW, You look terrific in those jeans, bet it feels amazing![/quote']

In the hospital it was a lift bed so it was easier to sit up with buttons and just going slowly getting into the standing hunched over position. I was able to sleep in a recliner on day 3 and having the arms of the chair to push myself up. By day five I was able to lay on a bed and use my arms to push up behind me to get into a sitting position. And swing my legs over the bed. Again slowly getting up. Once I was up I was fine and did daily walks to the mall beside the hotel. So it is not as bad as it sounds. Lol. I got home on day 11 and I have stairs. It was slow but I did manage to do them. Thank you:) I am proud of fitting in my jeans. I would do it 1000 times over. I love my results.

oh my i only had a tt this past july and for me recovery has been slow you seem to be so ok with all the work you had done wanted to know if you had/have any numbness??? anywhere i still have swelling and numbness does that go away ??

oh my i only had a tt this past july and for me recovery has been slow you seem to be so ok with all the work you had done wanted to know if you had/have any numbness??? anywhere i still have swelling and numbness does that go away ??

oh my i only had a tt this past july and for me recovery has been slow you seem to be so ok with all the work you had done wanted to know if you had/have any numbness??? anywhere i still have swelling and numbness does that go away ??

Lol I just answered you on your post:) yes they do go away (in general) numbness can stay in areas if nerves were disrupted and don't heal up the same way. It is really annoying to begin with but you do get used to it. My 3 c-section 6.5 yrs ago left me with numbness that never came back, but after a while I didn't even notice it:)

In the hospital it was a lift bed so it was easier to sit up with buttons and just going slowly getting into the standing hunched over position. I was able to sleep in a recliner on day 3 and having the arms of the chair to push myself up. By day five I was able to lay on a bed and use my arms to push up behind me to get into a sitting position. And swing my legs over the bed. Again slowly getting up. Once I was up I was fine and did daily walks to the mall beside the hotel. So it is not as bad as it sounds. Lol. I got home on day 11 and I have stairs. It was slow but I did manage to do them. Thank you:) I am proud of fitting in my jeans. I would do it 1000 times over. I love my results.

I will only have a 23hr hospital stay, then am on my own. My sis will be around to help. I don't have stairs to get in my apt. but I like to go upstairs and hang with my sis. Wonder how long before I'll be able to go up the stairs. I don't have a recliner, so hopefully will be able to sleep/get in or out of my bed. My bed is a bit higher than a regular bed, so maybe that will be helpful when getting up. I have a high pain tolerance and heal well, so hopefully my recovery will go as well as yours. Even if it is MUCH worse, will STILL be worth it when all is said and done!!

I will only have a 23hr hospital stay' date=' then am on my own. My sis will be around to help. I don't have stairs to get in my apt. but I like to go upstairs and hang with my sis. Wonder how long before I'll be able to go up the stairs. I don't have a recliner, so hopefully will be able to sleep/get in or out of my bed. My bed is a bit higher than a regular bed, so maybe that will be helpful when getting up. I have a high pain tolerance and heal well, so hopefully my recovery will go as well as yours. Even if it is MUCH worse, will STILL be worth it when all is said and done!! [/quote']

A coworker of mine works for a plastic surgeon and she recommends renting a recliner for the first week or two. It might be something to look into.

Good luck and keep us posted! I love this thread!!

I will only have a 23hr hospital stay' date=' then am on my own. My sis will be around to help. I don't have stairs to get in my apt. but I like to go upstairs and hang with my sis. Wonder how long before I'll be able to go up the stairs. I don't have a recliner, so hopefully will be able to sleep/get in or out of my bed. My bed is a bit higher than a regular bed, so maybe that will be helpful when getting up. I have a high pain tolerance and heal well, so hopefully my recovery will go as well as yours. Even if it is MUCH worse, will STILL be worth it when all is said and done!! [/quote']

I also slept on the couch which I found more comfortable than a recliner as you can still prop yourself up and use the arm and back of the couch to push yourself up. I did small stairs (out of the hotel) by day three. But very very slow and in movements that didn't cause discomfort or pulling. You will find what works best for you. But be sure your not dizzy or lightheaded as you don't want to fall. The bed at the hotel was higher as well and mine is to for that matter. I found it easier to get out of but getting up I needed to put my heel on the frame and boost up (mind you I'm only 5'3" lol)

I had my TT on 8-21 little over 2 weeks and I still have my drains in is this normal ?

I had my TT on 8-21 little over 2 weeks and I still have my drains in is this normal ?

YES i had my 2 drains in for 1 week and then 1 drain stayed in for another week so its normal

And some people's drains are in for much longer. I asked Dr S about staying an extra week till the drains are gone and he said there is no guarantee they will all be gone even at 2.5-3 weeks... so GO HOME WOMAN...haha!

And some people's drains are in for much longer. I asked Dr S about staying an extra week till the drains are gone and he said there is no guarantee they will all be gone even at 2.5-3 weeks... so GO HOME WOMAN...haha!

Thank you so much being At 2 weeks out still having 20ml every 12 hours was kinda scaring me but I'm getting them out on the 9th

wish my drains would have stayed in longer might have helped with my swelling.... still swollen and hating it. DR promised it will go away but WHEN?