i am 50 years young 5'3, 181 lbs booked for tummy tuck and lipo march 5. I have never been thin . Recently lost 30 lbs. I am going on a cruise April 18 will I still need to were the compression garment. the doctors office said I will be better by then to go swimming and do the hot tub. I guess I have just been doing so much reading on RS i find the info so helpful. ty you all who take the time to post your personal experience.