ArmyWife04

Hello, i was wondering if you got your surgery done in Austin, TX??

So i got it all done at once. BL/BA, TT and lipo. The first couple of days were no joke. I thought i was going to die...lol. Every time I got up from my bed to go to the bathroom, i felt like my body was going to side right off of the bones. Thank goodness i had that garment on. I am almost 3 weeks post op and i feel great. I'm up and moving around fine. my stomach is still tight and I still have the strip thing over my stomach but it doesn't bother me. I do have a question though.. how long does it take for the swelling to go down?? weeks or months?? talk to you soon.

Hey KrissyK, The first week was.. and Im not gonna lie.. but pure hell. Every time I got up to go to the bathroom, i felt like my body was sliding off of me. The drains were pinned on my shirt and the pain pump was in a purse that i had to carry around. So many people told me that the first couple of days are the worst. They were so right!! I am almost 3 weeks post op and beyond thrilled with the results. they are a lot better then I thought. the scar from my tummy tuck is low and my breasts look real. i have gotten so many compliments on them. I went to 3 consultations. the first PS seemed like he was in a rush. the second was kind of rude and told me that he wouldn't perform a tummy tuck on a smoker and how smoking is bad.. blah blah. (I use to be a smoker). The third PS was the one!! His bedside manner was above and beyond and the staff were so welcoming and helpful. He is a true artist and i am so happy that i chose him. i would recommend him to anyone and everyone. I will try and post pictures as soon as i can!!

Oh man! My surgery is June 2nd and im very happy that you posted this. Ive looked at almost every post there is to get a good idea of what kind of pain im going to be in. So thanks for posting! I wish you the best in your recovery.. Cant wait to see pics!

I am also scheduled for a TT on June 2nd, 2009. Im a bit freaked out. The doctor told me I could go home the day after. I just dont want to wake up after its all done and get horribly sick from being under. Ive heard horror stories... which freaks meout even more.