TT, Flank Lipo, Muscle Repair, and Chin Lip in Central Illinois Booked and Ready! - Illinois City, IL

19-days post op and probably running around a bit too much these days. It's strange that my head is ready to go back to my regular routine but my body hasn't followed yet. It's hard to slow down but I know I need too. I've still been taking a Norco at night sometimes. It makes me itch, but it helps me sleep. I love my new belly and my chin. It's amazing! My Doctor is a rock star! He did some amazing work. He really knows what he is doing and he doesn't cut corners or cheap out on anything. My surgery was expensive, but I know I got the best of the best too.
My chin is still lumpy, bumpy and swollen but being able to take Ibuprofen has helped and I have to remember to massage it more often.
I must admit, I haven't worn the compression 24/7. We've been in a heat wave for a week with temperatures reaching 106 with the heat index and running around in spanx's has been challenging. My Doc is suppose to refer me to some to start lymphatic massages, so I'm hoping they call next week so I can start. I go back to work in 9 days :( I'm totally fine to go back to work physically, but I've enjoyed being home.
I will try and get some chin photo's going soon. Going to try and shop for some new work clothes this week. I've dropped from a size 8 to a size 6 and that's with swelling. I don't have anything to wear back to work next week. LOL quality problem.

Here's the first peek at my belly. Things are slow and steady. I'm still on pain meds and I ordered a recliner (rented) for the rest of the month. I LIVE in this recliner. My stomach is doing really well. Most of my pain is in my back and my face, where I had chin/neck lipo. Ouch. I got back for 2nd post op on Monday.

Things are moving along nicely, but slowly. Sleeping in a recliner has been a life saver. I am staying w a friend still but returning home tomorrow. I hate the thought of leaving her recliner, but I think I'll be okay now at home.

My drains are still in but I think I'll get them out today at my first op. appointment. Still taking occasional pain meds and struggling with nausea and not much if an appetite. So glad I had one night in the hospital. I don't think I would survived this without that night. It was a restless nit with these foot pump boots that blew up every 30 seconds. It was like Chinese torture , but anything that keeps the blood flowing is a good thing I suppose. That foam was very hard on my back and when I was able to remove it, my recovery took a turn for the better.

It's true, I thought many times, "why did I do this?" but I can tell now, already in day 6, that my stomach looks awesome!!!!!! I'll post some pictures after my drains are out. I'm going to love being able to wear the fitted tops that I've avoided since college. I have not swelled up yet either, but I wear the garment like its my best friend. After my appointment tonight, I'll wash the garment. I dread the thought of not having it on for a few hours.

Okay, back to cat nap before my big appointment.