Dr Kevin Bridge what attention to details, I had surgery just hours ago and let me tell you this Dr his staff and Hendrick Medical are top notch. Had lower body lift with liposuction and breast augmentation saline implants. I can't wait to see results in few months and before and after I came home right after recovery and gave walked few times, put on compression knee highs, feel amazing. Thank you to all that took the utmost care of me today, Tina Hanna Updated on 16 Dec 2024: Dr Kevin Bridge amazing If you're thinking about body lift, do it! This is 5 days after surgery dramatic!! I had lower body lift with liposuction and breast augmentation saline implants, hernia repair--will post more later Added bonuses I can pee with no pressure no leaks and blood pressure normal Updated on 27 Jan 2025: Tina’s Tips tummy tuck vs lower body liftI’m so thankful Dr Kevin Bridge Abilene Texas did 2 quotes for me one tummy tuck w/lipo and one lower body lift w/lipo-I had to Google lower body lift to see what it even was, and I thought omgggg this is what I need I added saline breast implants pre op apptGet the lower body lift if you have excess skin the tummy tuck won’t get rid of all aroundNatures sunshine lymphatic drainage helps with swelling beyond imaginableLift recliner you will sleep and be able to get up to go to bathroom I stayed in mine about 4 weeks then slowly got to sleep in my bedSilicone gel. **The tape don’t stay in place, unless under breast did greatCompression socks since not much movementFirst week toughest, 6 weeks you start feeling goodRest as much as possibleLong Tongs to pick up things that fallTables beside the recliner for everything you needListen to your Dr and go to all appointmentsWear your compression garments helps with swelling, pain and contouringTake stool softener when you get home, I didn’t and only had liquids first 3 days and was impacted and did water enema’s to loosen was not funI had 3 drains and had to attend a funeral I placed them in a fanny pack wish I would have done that from the start was so much easier to deal with them they are a pain but so very neededYou are going to look awesome, don’t expect perfection unless you were already there, I am not perfect but I love my 2nd chance body makeover and I’m thrilled with it! Best decision I ever made!!If you have help at home let them help youListen to your body and be patientIn my case it took pressure off my bladder and I pee like never before with the flap of tummy goneAlso my blood pressure is perfect which it was always slightly high prior at times high Dr suggested pills if it didn’t lowerI can’t wait to have my cholesterol lab’s done cause I know it’s lower as wellWish you all the best Updated on 3 Apr 2025: If you are considering a lower body lift do it!!It is a roller coaster but worth itHere is my before surgery and 3 months after.Don't look like a super model but didn't prior either so don't set unrealistic expectationsBut I feel so much better. Enjoying my added saline implants 425cc as wellAlso remember I am still a bit swollen and one day at a time, most days a little swollen, I haven't worked out only cause I broke my big toe after 6 week check up running around my house, but going to hit the gym next week toe is healed wish you all the best!
Super excited but really stressed out the night before surgery 12/1/21. I'm sure this all normal but ughhh. My minds racing thinking about going under and worrying about my kids. Any ways, my mom got sick so my hubby is going to take care of me post op... ahh. Pray for me y'all! I'll be posting before pics and a little about me soon. Updated on 5 Dec 2021: Good morning beauties! I'm on day 3 post op and feeling super sexy. I was able to shower today and I love how I'm looking so far. I would definitely say it's more discomfort not painful. I've been sleeping in the recliner after a miserable attempt to lay in bed. ( Yes, even with wedge pillow, mounds of pillows and so on. Lol) As I mentioned before my hubby ended up being my caretaker and he is doing an awesome job. I'm so grateful that he stepped up. Anyways, let me know if you have any questions I would love to share my experiences. Updated on 27 Feb 2022: I'm super happy with my results. The confidence that I have gained is like no other and I am overall just more happy wit myself. I did have a small revision on my right side but my doctor was awesome and it's healing great. Do the damn thing ladies! ????
Just had my pre-op appointment last week and everything is looking good. I was provided a binder by surgeon's office, however I was not provided a faja so I had to buy one. I bought one off of Amazon that was size 3XL to accommodate the swelling right after surgery. I will need to take some before pictures later on this week to have something to look forward to. My awesome boyfriend and my kids will be helping me in recovery. Updated on 23 Aug 2023: These photos are from day three post-op but physically I am now on day 5. Day one after surgery was the worst because of the swelling and feeling very heavy and as if my guts were going to spill out. I'm not too crazy about how my belly button looks at this moment but I'm hoping it'll shrink over time. I really thought I was going to be more bed ridden, but I'm mostly mobile and alert. I guess since I'm on top of my fitness, diet and intermittent fasting before surgery, my recovery has been feeling better than expected. Surgery day was a breeze, Day 1 was a swollen heavy nightmare. Day 2 was less swollen and manageable. I was finally able to take a shower on Day 2. My drains are both giving out less than 30 ml so I'm hoping to get them taken out on Thursday or Friday. My surgeon said I can get lymphatic massages right after my first post op appointment on August 28 and I cannot wait. Updated on 26 Aug 2023: I developed an allergic reaction that caused tiny red itchy goosebumps on my thighs, belly, breasts and arms. Doctor said it could all the shock of anesthesia and prescribed drugs I'm taking. I'll be happy when it goes away, but for now I just take benadryl for the symptoms. My drains are out and I'm feeling SO MUCH Better! I took my first shower on myself last night with my shower chair in the bath tub. (Previously, my partner was helping me shower) I was mobile enough to wash everything at a slower rate of course. Lol I'm very excited for each week to pass by.
