“1 week post op bbl/tt”

Finished with the baby making...lol. Next, ready for the new me that myself and my husband can enjoy. I have always been self conscious about my body even with my husband. Especially now after having two c-sections and weight gain. I am 5'4 & 150lbs. Even when I was younger I never was a small girl. My inner thighs have always been huge!!!

I enjoy reading everyone's post here and checking out all the great before and after pics. Everyone on here is very courageous and inspiring. I hope that my journey can help someone like all the info here has helped me. Will post before pics soon.

Updated on 22 Feb 2012:
Rescheduled surgery date...5/24/12

Updated on 23 Feb 2012:
My BBL fam, Iagave some questions if anyone can answer. I looked for someone who does limphatic massage in my area. There was not that many therapist that did. I did find one she charges 70 per hour. Does anyone think that is kind of high since I will need more than one when I get home? Will I need a full hour or is 30 min good? I am having a tummy tuck also with dr. Salma do they massage your tummy also or just the butt?Your info is very much appreciated thanks:)

Updated on 22 Apr 2012:
Good morning BBL fam... Got some bad news yesterday. A pipe bust in the condo I reserved and they had to cancel. Does anyone know of any place I look on the internet for 2 br condos??? Any info is appreciated. God bless

Updated on 3 May 2012:
Did my EKG and preop blood work today. Hope everything comes out good...21 days left!!

Updated on 4 May 2012:
EKG and Lab/Blood work came back normal. Thank you Jesus! Can't wait...not looking forward to the pain but so ready for the results. Florida here I come 20 more days:)

Updated on 27 May 2012:
Surgery went well, had it on the 24. I had to be there for 7am but I dont think it started till about 8:00. Everyone in the office have been just great;) I'm not going to lie having both the procedures at the same time is exhausting. The first night was hard I had acid reflux so it was hard for me to drink but I was extremely thirsty! Dr said it was ok for me to take zantac. It did help but took awhile. Trying to get in and out of the car not fun. I was draining from everywhere it is very scary but normal. It was embarrassing because a group of women stoped to see if they should call for help:( also I had long stringy blood clots in the bulbs but dr said this is also normal. Well I still cant get in and out of the bed by myself. My husband has been a great nurse and cook. It's hard to sleep on my sides. I had alot of trouble last night. I have a big lump on my outer thigh from laying on it because I got those lipoed a little. I have been laying on my left side more than my right because of this. I hope it does not mess up my butt. I told the dr I did not want alot of hips so i don't think it will matter. I also told him I do not want my butt gigantic. I think he did a great job! I'm just very very swollen and brused. I will Update later when I'm feeling better.

Updated on 28 May 2012:
Having my first massage tomorrow...does anyone have thae address and or Phone # to the massage therapy office??????

Updated on 29 May 2012:
So I had my first massage today. I had to wait in the office for about 45 min which was not fun standing. Naomi did say i could lay on the sofa but i forgot my pillow and with the tummy tuck i def need head support. They were running behind I don't know if they scheduled two people for the same time or an employee did not come in. The office staff there are always so helpful and pleasant considering how busy they are;) ok back to the massage let me just say it is no joke!!! I did not cry and the therapist said I did really well but it is painfull. Only certain areas like the lower sides of my back and hipbone around the TT insicion on one side. I was so stiff but after I truely felt like my body had been reformed. My body had a better shape to it. It reminded me of neading dough to soften and shape it. Lol. well talk to y'all later

Updated on 31 May 2012:
So I seen the Dr. yesterday and I do have some advice. Take your pain med before every doctors visit because it's better to be safe than sorry. lol. Of course I did not and I had one front drain removed (very uncomfortable), the steri strips were removed from my TT incision (replaced with some tape) and I was stuffed into my first body garment. I was sweating by the time we did the garment. So you can just imagine how hard that was when your body is not completely dry. On a better note I meet my BBL sisters that were transformed on the same day that I was and it was a pleasure. Our conversation def helped the time fly by. Well I leave to go home on Sat. I have my 2 massage on mabe get drains removed after. I might have to go home with one and have my primary dr remove it when it's time:( ttl