margaret jones

So ,,,,taking a bath really meant that i got to sit in the tub with about 3 inches of water. I had to keep my surgical bra and bandages dry.

Congrats BrinWi, ur time will come before you know it. Reading this forum there is sooo much info, but the overwhelming common thread is everyone seems happy that they did it because the outcome is amazing. Keep us posted with your surgery.

Don't shower take a bath. I did not get to shower for the first 2 weeks. i live where it is very hot, so i had to stay insde where it was cool so that no moisture/infection possible for my incisions. Dressing was changed by the doctors office at 48 hours, then 5 days later, then 7 days. I followed instructions to the letter. My healing results are wonderful.

As my plastic surgeon said, everyone will notice but nobody will say anything! You will look like you've lost weight because your waist line will be more visible. Just don't say anything. The flip side is, if one of girls on my job had not told me about her surgery i would have still been miserable today because i did not know about the surgery let alone that my insurance paid for it. I had a $15 co-pay...Best decision i have ever made....

Hey E34h, just remember to do as the doctor says. When i first got home to get a drink liquids i used a slurpy straw. Don't reach for anything. I told my son i have now mastered the art of doing nothing. In the first few weeks i literally sat in bed with all my pillows around me and watched tv, drank plenty of water, and snacked on strawberries, grapes, and bananas. i got a lot of info from ytube that led me here. Because of my occupation I cannot post pictures that may come back to haunt me later. I would love to show my pictures as my surgeon did an amazing job. If you need any other info let me know. PS. I went to costco today and OMG I can buy a three pack of t-shirts without wondering if they will fit...whoooohoooo!