Tummy Tuck and BBL - New York, NY

So it's now been 16 days since surgery, FINALLY! But I'm still not able to stand straight and my tummy is still numb and tight, and a little sore. I got my second drain removed tues (2 weeks after surgery), so I got those out of the way. I hated when the doctor took them out because it felt so weird!!! I'm definitely better now than before but still not where I want to be as far as recovery is concerned. I'm still swollen and I can't see my final results. I finally looked at my tummy yesterday, after 2 weeks. My stomach is smaller and I no longer have my baby pouch, however because I'm still swollen it's not completely flat and I also fear that my eating habits during recovery isn't helping me keep my weight down. But I'm starting to diet again and I'm dying to get back in the gym. I want to start toning up asap. I still can't determine whether I recommend this surgery yet, obviously since I haven't really seen my full results yet. My doctor said it could be another 6 weeks before the swelling really goes down and as far as the numbness it could take up to a year at the longest, which seems very drastic to me. I hope it doesn't really take that long! As far as my BBL, I can't see any difference at all so I've decided to go to Dr. Salama in Miami next year, because he requires you to wait a year after any procedure......hopefully that won't be half as bad as this tummy tuck was.

Ok day 6.....today has been pretty smooth finally, BUT my stomach is still extremely tight and one time I got up I thought I popped my stitches it hurt so bad. I still haven't looked under my garmet at my stomach because I'm too scared it will gross me out so I'd rather wait. I didn't sleep well last night at all because again my sides start going numb and it's difficult to turn over onto the other side. The pain in my thigh hurts so bad I eventually get out of bed and just go on the couch where it's a little easier and I place an ice pack under my thigh. I hate sleeping alone so I hate sleeping on the couth at night, besides I'm on the the couch ALL day and it's annoying. I really wish I could sleep peacefully, I think it would make my recover 100 times easier. I also was leaking all night on my right side because I think the drain is clogged or not working properly. I'm praying when I go to the doctor on tues he will remove both drains but he told me probably only 1. I just need my stomach to come back to life and stop feeling so tight, it's still also very numb but I would rather it be numb than feel pain. I've lightened up on my pain killers and take only one pill rather than two. I'm not in much pain only when I get up or try to turn over while laying down. It's just the discomfort and not really being able to move around. Also, my back pains are still in full effect and I keep an ice pack on it around the clock. I attempted to wash my hair today in the kitchen sink since my bf said it was starting to smell....lol. However it didn't go so well because of my back pains, I was able to get it down but I had to take a few breaks in between. It's not like I can lean my head back to have him wash it in the shower because my stomach would probably feel like I'm ripping it. Anyways, i'm still not recommending this surgery because I still feel horrible and I'm over this recovery process already. I thought I would be 50 times better by now but I guess I was naive about the type of procedure this consist of, and I'm still very swollen so I'm not even attempting to look for any results yet. I just hope it all is worth it in the end because right now I don't feel like it is.

Today is day 5....I honestly thought I would be out of some pain by now, I thought the first 3-4 days would be the worst, which they were worse then today but I still feel discomfort. I can't walk straight yet, my stomach is extremely tight and I still feel pain when I turn. The worst part is I can't sleep comfortably without moving every so often and my thigh starts to go numb and feel sharp pains. My back is still sore and tight. I plan on getting washed up again tonight but I'm still to scared to get into the actually bath tub. I also will get massaged on my back and my butt but no where near my stomach. My best suggestion to anyone out there is to have someone who can help you and your completely comfortable in front of because you will have to rely on them for EVERYTHING! I'm so blessed to have someone here for me every step of the way and although I feel so bad for him he makes everything easier for me. The doctor said I can go back to work after 2 week but damn its been almost one week and I don't even feel like I will be recovered anytime soon. WTF!!! I'm just praying when all this is said and done, that it will be well worth it cause honestly at this moment it doesn't seem like it at all. I don't know why I took this surgery so lightly, what I fool I was. The sad part is I have to do my bbl again because I can't even tell the difference and I really want to see a difference. However, being in this pain I'm reconsidering. We'll see.