“Day 12 Post Swollen like crazy! ”

Well Gang, my date is May 16, 2012. I currently work in entertainment etc. I lost a total of 57 pounds. I run, workout, lift weights, spin etc. I take Vitamin C, Mega womens vitamns etc. U name it I do it. I couldn't seem to figure out why I can't loose this tummy! It's skin! the Doc. told me so here I am. Ill fill u in as I go along! Pre op pics on the wayUpdated on 19 Nov 2011:Morning, I'm still continuing with my morning work outs! hoping ti can make it thru the holidays!! Spin class Im on the way!Updated on 21 Dec 2011:Hey! Guys! I know I'm early! But Just bought my Vitamin E oil and I've started to drink my Aloe Vera Juice, taking 2000 miligrams of Vitamin C per day!

Updated on 16 Jan 2012:
Hey this is me!! May cant get here quick enough!

Updated on 16 Jan 2012:
Hurry Up May 16, 2012 "The day of Transformation"!!!!

Updated on 26 Jan 2012:
Ok! I've been dropping a few pounds before the big day in May. Well, its been going well! I've been at this same size for the past 5 years! In addition, I know I have the skin! So, here are a few new pics! 3 months til the big day! Im down 10 pounds since the other pics!

Updated on 8 Feb 2012:
Hey, So, everything has been going quite well. I've dropped from a size 16 to a 14. In March I will go on a serious ab workout routine so that my results will be more defined.

Updated on 24 Feb 2012:
Hey guys!!!Been training like a mad person! Making my last huge payment on next week. All I need is a recliner chair!! I dropped one size down to a 14! So, I'm amped! I just pray my results are GREAT!

Updated on 29 Feb 2012:
Alright!! Getting ready to drop the last biggest portion of my payment $6000 here go! !!

Updated on 20 Mar 2012:
Well, I'm almost paid down to a 0 balance. My job has been notified I've been in the gym like a crazy woman. My mom's airline ticket has been bought so that she can be my florence nightingale! lolololol! I've bought some scrubs were around the house Post TT and lipo. I need to rent a recliner because I don't do well with pain! I'll keep u posted!

Updated on 24 Mar 2012:
Ok!! My pre op is schedule for May 7, 2012. My payments are almost down to a 0 balance. I still owe 1, 350.00 which I should have down by April 30. I was told by my PS office to purchase a bikini so that my Dr. will know where to make my incision. This is should be interesting . I've never worn a bikini because of my tummy!!! I'll keep u guys posted!!

Updated on 31 Mar 2012:
Shopping List completed thus far:

1. Baggy clothes
I actually bought a few pair of scrubs.
2. Glyercin soap
3. Shucks
4. Maxi pads
5. Aloe vera juice

To Do List:
1. Pay last $1000. to PS
2. Get recliner
3. Buy LEMON halls cough drops
4. Baby wipes.
I think that's all

Updated on 15 Apr 2012:
Well my Pre op is May 7 at 3:30! I picked up the cough drops, shucks and a few other things. I must say I lost a few inches.

Updated on 18 Apr 2012:
Well my PS office just called me and schedule my massages prior to surgery. She told me the massages will help me to drain the fluids better. I was thinking Boy! we are a month out and they are on it!! Then she says Yes! this is a BIG Surgery! I'm like thanks for making me even more nervous!

Updated on 1 May 2012:
Well, I just purchased my recliner, My TT and lipo is paid in full and my last day of work is May 10, 2012. However, I go for my medical clearance on tommorrow. My preop is next Monday at 3:30pm and my PS is giving me a lymphatic massage. I feel as if i have so much to get done before May 16, 2012. I can't believe its May already! Now, I just need to do some basic cleaning and wait for rent a center to drop off my chair on thursday. My recliner cost me $28.50 for two weeks and for the month it'll be $50.00! So, I think thats pretty good!

Updated on 2 May 2012:
Hi Ladies,

Today went welll, I went for my medical clearance. I thought it was so nice that my doctor said she would give me a call after my TT to check on me. So, this weekend will consist of cleaning, re doing my bathroom. I'm not quite sure what to do with my hair. I have one more business trip. I think I'm going to wear a natural that way I don't have to worry about any thing at least for a month while I'm healing!! I'm still nervous!! Monday, is my preop and lymphatic massage. Then, thursday my blood work. Rent a center will be delivering my chair on tommorrow. I also bought extra pillows!! I'm nor sure what for! lol

Updated on 7 May 2012:
Hey ladies, I had my pre op today it went really well thus far. The massage was AMAZING!! OMG!! I could have feel asleep. The nurse gave me all of my meds etc. and prescriptions etc. I have to start taking my Bromelian 3 times a day starting on next monday! I was so surprised that the nurse gave me her personal cell phone number she told me to call her if I needed her at any time. I thought that was nice. She also insured me that the PS would make my tummy and lipo tight and safe as possible. I also have to buy a bikini or low panties for the incision line. etc. They switched my TT time to 12:00pm.

I will mention I just had a horriable experience with Rent a Center!!! ARGHHH Put it like this I'll be dealing only with the district manager.

Updated on 12 May 2012:
Well three more days!! I got the recliner chair I only paid $48.00 for 3 weeks! As I type I'm starting to drink my stool softner. My mom is in route!!

Updated on 16 May 2012:
Today is my day!! I'm up! I bought my bikini last night. I'm very hungry My surgery time is noon!!! I'm little nervous!! I'll keep u guys posted!!

Updated on 16 May 2012:
I'm here waiting gang! The PS staff is amazing! He's running a hour behind! I'm very hungry right now!

Updated on 18 May 2012:
Post op day 1I finally made it to the flat side. My surgery started late because my PS is very meticulus. Which is very good! The surgery took at east 5 and half hours. The PS told me he took 25 pounds of skin of off me! Wow!!! I stayed over night at the surgery center which I'm glad of. I have 3 drains in. I do have some brusing (bummer) Other than that I'm doing well.. I'm still moving slow! Pics to come

Updated on 19 May 2012:
Day 3 Post

My yesterday the nurse and my doctor called to see how I was doing. So far I'm ok! I'm in a little pain I'm still on percasets. It's hard for me to be excited about the flat side because of the swelling! My behind s swollon like crazy! I will say the recliner has been my best friend. I have to have 2 pillows on my back tho! I'm still waitin on my BM tho! I've had quite a few visitors! I'm draining about 50-75 ccs per day!

Updated on 21 May 2012:
Well I'm on Day 5 Post op: I still have 3 drains in. Only one is draining 25 CC's.They don't hurtThey are just annoying.The lipo hurts the most in the lower back area. I do get tired quickly! I'm still taking pain pills cuz after a while my incision starts to hurt! My first post op appointment is tommorrow at 1:00pm!! I'll keep u posted!!

Updated on 24 May 2012:
Hey Gang, I've been meaning to check in! But OMG! U won't believe what happen my drains were not draining. So, we assumed they were done. When i returned home from my post op! I started building up fluid that had not drained and it wasnt seroma! I couldn't sleep all night I called the nurse and she told me come back in the next am. I arrived the surgery center. The replaced the drains and added another drain. I have a total of four drains in now . So, my PS also drained fluid from hips as well. They also switched my pain medicine from precasets to vicadine (Thank God) an gave me binder that is sooooo much better. I have a binder that covers my thighs up to my tummy. I'm walking up straight and slow but moving. Appetite is fine. I still have lower back and side pain. I can Also see a flat tummy.!!!

Updated on 24 May 2012:
I'll post pics soon as I have more energy

Updated on 26 May 2012:
Hey guys touching basis! I'm very swollen. Yesterday I was flat as a board and today I'm six months pregnant.I've been lounging around the house. A little more energy than yesterday!!!

Updated on 28 May 2012:
Day 12 Post Op Not to bad today! I had the worse pain earlier today around 5:30 am! OMG! It feels like my incision is burning and my tummy is super swollen!! Been eating and walking well! still very slowI take naps through out the day so sleeping at night has been a challenge. Here are some pics!!