5 Days Post-Op Weight Loss Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation - Rockford, IL

Pre Surgery
I am a 25 year old female who has lost 155+ lbs over the past 5 years through diet and exercise. I underwent a tummy tuck and breast augmentation Wednesday 11-7 to remove loose skin and fill up my empty "pockets" where my large chest used to be. I am very active and exercise 4-5 times per week. The skin would continue to accumulate and the more weight I lost the worse it would look. I have not had children, which was my biggest concern. However I have worked too hard not to be satisfied with my body. The excess skin made my body appear deformed and it was worth it to me to get the surgery even before childbirth. I am single and not looking to get married or have kids anytime soon anyways,

Evening of Operation: Wednesday 11-7
I stayed in the surgery center to recover for about 2 hours then went home. I was extremely uncomfortable. My throat hurt terribly from the breathing tube. Coughing was excruciating in my mid section. I had 450 CCs placed above the muscle and to be honest, I really didn't feel those at all. The tubes placed by my incision were awkward. I was prescribed Norco and that helped the pain some. i also took Motrin. Sleeping sitting up was the most uncomfortable.

Post Op Day 2: Friday 11-9
I had been experiencing a terrible burning pain by my left drain site. I would move a certain way and the pain was so intense I couldn't move any part of my body. My PS had me go back to the office to have her nurse check my incision. Incision was fine, but the pain was coming from my drain moving on the inside. I was told to try to re-position the drain when the pain came on. This helped some. I still have not had a BM and am starting to feel very uncomfortable. I got on the scale and was SHOCKED to see I weighed 15 lbs more than I did pre-surgery. My nurse told me that was normal but it was still very difficult to understand. Again, my chest feels fine. I also took a shower with the assistance of my mother. This was very uncomfortable but felt so good after.

Post Op Day 3: Saturday 11-10
Finally had a BM today! I have been drinking lots of water and taking Dulcolax, Still feeling the burning sensation by my drain sight. The pain is almost indescribable. I also feel a lot of pain by my belly button area when I try to sit up. I have limited my Norco intake to 3 a day to try to help with the constipation. My back hurts a lot as well from sleeping sitting up. I try to get up and walk every few hours to keep blood moving. My drains are releasing less and less so hopefully I will get them removed on Thursday when I go back.