Richard Linderman, MD (retired)

My reason for having a Lifestyle Lift was because I wanted to look better with as little risk as possible. What sold me on Lifestyle Lift was the fact that I didn't have the risk and added expense of general anesthetic. I was a slow healer and had more swelling and bruising than usual but within two weeks I was seeing great results. I saw videos and pictures of great results but had no idea how amazing I would actually look. The comments that I didn't expect were that my skin seemed to glow and people asked what I was doing differently. Not only have people told me how much younger I look but thinner. A lot of people think I've been going to the gym to get my new look. My brother passed away five weeks after my LIfestyle Lift and I saw many people at his funeral that I grew up with and was told over and over again how amazing I look. It's such a great feeling having people ask what my secret it and I'm not ashamed to tell them I had some help with Lifestyle Lift. After my husband saw my before and after pictures he said I should be the poster child for Lifestyle Lift. I cannot express enough how happy I am that I chose Lifestyle Lift from the staff to the amazing results. I love my new look and feel younger and better!!!

From the time I stepped into those doors to when I left, they made me feel so welcome. By the time I got my first procedure finished, I felt like part of the family. Dr. Linderman did my upper eye lift and I was overjoyed with the results. In fact, I was so pleased that I went for another procedure, a face lift, and I was still thrilled with what he had done. I had almost 3 chins all my life and I absolutely hated it. But after it had been worked on, I felt like a new and better person. People would always say,"Wow! you look like you're 20 years younger!" and I felt like i was. I am very happy with the results. I look and feel much better about myself and my appearance. Dr. Linderman is a miracle worker. He is a perfectionist in his work. I have told everyone I know about Dr. linderman. I would recommend him to any and everyone. Thank you to all the staff. You have changed my life for the better

I'm so nervous, and excited at the same time. I have my tummy tuck in 12 days :) I have done so much research on tummy tucks, so I know I need to have realistic expectations. I may not come out of surgery looking like a model, but I KNOW I won't have this UGLY stomach that I carry around now. I can't wait till I can post some before and after photos. Updated on 27 Nov 2013: I can't believe that in a week I will be having my surgery! With each day I get more and more excited, and nervous too. (the nervous part is just because it's a surgery). I went and got my scripts filled today, I have to admit that giving myself a shot in the stomach for the 10 days following surgery scares me ..I keep thinking it's gonna hurt in a place that will already be hurting! Well I'm going to just enjoy this Thanksgiving and I hope you all do the same too... Updated on 1 Dec 2013: well I only have a few days left before my TT yea!!!!! I got a lot of things done this weekend such as most of my Christmas shopping, grocerys bought and house cleaned. I work tomorrow then I am off till January. I will spend Tuesday catching up on laundry, and getting everything ready for my overnight stay at hospital, and making sure everything is where I need it when I get home. I'm a little worried about how I'm going to sleep once Im home. I don't have a recliner, but I do have a chair with ottoman, I think I will try to sleep in because sleeping with my husband is out of question! When I had my whole colon removed in 2010, he hit me in my stomache in his sleep....thank God it was as high as it was so he didn't get my incision! Any suggestions on sleeping would be appreciated! Updated on 3 Dec 2013: well, Tomorrow is the day I have my tummy tuck. I have waited for this day a very long time! I kind of laugh at myself for being excited about a surgery! I have people telling me I'm cra!zy for having a surgery that isn't necessary and putting myself thru all that pain. My answer to them is " not having this surgery is causing me even more pain, I'm the one who has to look at this stomach". Besides that, the pain I know will only be temporary. I do wish that my surgery was earlier in the morning because waiting till 12:30 is going to be hard with nothing to drink! I will try and get some before pics up tonight..... Updated on 3 Dec 2013: I wanted to wait till last moment to upload a before pic...here is my ugly belly! Updated on 8 Dec 2013: This is the first day I can say I honestly feel a little bit better. Im still not about to stand straight when I walk but, its not because of pain from my incision...I get a very bad burning sensation in my left thigh! I don't know if its normal I haven't seen anyone else say they have or had that problem but, when I put any pressure at all on my right leg the burnning starts, Its bad enough to literally make me scream! anyone else feel this? Updated on 8 Dec 2013: Im feeling SO MUCH BETTER! I did however have to fire my husband as my nurse :) and now my nurse is my daughter....LOL...when Duane would give me my shots in my stomach they hurt so darn bad, but when my daughter gives them I don't even feel it! I couldn't ask for a better family! My grandchildren and youngest daughter (9 year old) are just perfect, they aren't fighting or arguing (at least not where I can hear them) the girls have even brought me thier favorite baby dolls to keep me company (smiles) My grandson thinks he has to help me to the bathroom or anywhere I go he says " here grandma hold my arm (he is 7) I am truly blessed! As far as pain goes Im not needing to take as much pain meds, and if I would have been asked a day or two ago I would have probably said I couldn't make it without the pain meds! I don't feel swollen but everyone tells me Im still really swollen, I hope they are right because if not then I dont really see a difference. I will post some Pics now! I would like to say THANK YOU TO KATHY IS READY, she has helped me more than she probably knows! But thanks to each and everyone of you who have helped me through this! Updated on 8 Dec 2013: these pics are at 3 days post op Updated on 8 Dec 2013: still having burning sensation above right knee so stil not able to stand straight Updated on 8 Dec 2013: as far as the drains go they annoy the hell out of me, I told my husbnad I DO what its like to carry a set of "balls" around...LOL my drains keep getting blood clots in them and it takes my daufher foreer to get them out...It's kinda scary. Updated on 8 Dec 2013: will my stomace get smaller? I hope so PLEASE SOMEONE TALK TO ME Updated on 8 Dec 2013: I keep looking at my before and after pics. I guess I notice the difference more on the side views. When I look at the front view I still see the ugly "love handles" or what ever you call them, I am guessing they will always be there. IM still not having much pain at all near my incision, still the burning in my leg, and I cant get rid of this very upset stomach! This just happend today, and I have tried everything to gert fid of it but noghting works! I have even tried to make myself throw up to get rid of the feeling and I can't even do that right! Is everyone esle having the itching from the pain meds? I have been taking benadryl to hep with that. Now if I could only get rid of tis VERY SICK AFEELING i WOULD BE REALLY HAPPY Updated on 9 Dec 2013: I just read some of this things I posted yesterday...LOL...I was so emotiona and really dont know why! I do know I was in a lot of pain (still am today) I HATE these drains and constanty cleaning them because they keep clotting up I wasn't warned about that by my ps,,,,,but My attitued it MUCH better today, with I would say same about the pain ....but I know the pain will go away in time. I do keep looking at the pics and I think my ps did a wonderful job but am still wondering if I am going to stilll have those ugly "love handles" I sure hope not but really think Im gonna be stuck with them. Updated on 9 Dec 2013: is or did anyone else have problems with the drains clotting? Updated on 9 Dec 2013: I don't know for sure what is going on with me, but I just cant rest good, I get so tired then my mind just starts racing....I absolutly sleep none during the day, I know I cant heal if I dont rest but I dion't know waht else to do. Updated on 9 Dec 2013: once again my drains clotted and my daughter was trying to milk them, I then seen her go whisper something to my husband and he came and took a look, at that point Jessica (daughter) called my ps and told him that my drain site was infected and a stitch around the tube. He wants to see me in his office tomorrow! He then told my daughter thats she is a nurse and knows what to do until then. well all was good till she says "mom I need some lube do you have any"? She went through our bathroom and found what she was looking for and then says "mom stand up and bend over" WHAT?! my question to her was YOUR PUTTING WHAT IN MY BUTT??!! bEFORE I could put up any more of a fight she and my husband had me up and that thing in my butt, not once but twice! she is still working on these stupid drains, and im really sick and tired just wanna sleep, but she wont give up....thats my daughter...not a quiter Updated on 10 Dec 2013: I really feel good today, I was getting mixed comments about blood clots in my drains last night and I really panicked! (I have had 2 pulmanary embolisims before). Ok my ps said some clotting is perfectly normal but, when It got as bad as mine was where the drains were no longer working then there is a problem! It took like what seemed FOREVER to get drains working again (thanks to my daughter) she spent time getting them all cleared up. Now I have the yellow colored fluid coming out of them that is normal. WHEW...I feel so much better now! I know I need to concentrate on sleeping now, Im only sleeping a few hours a night and for NO REASON! Thru the day I am geting up and doing some walking, not over doing it just walk several times a day around the house. Still using walker when I need it because of the burning in my thigh. The rest of the day I spend sitting in chair very relaxed but just can't sleep! Im not needing pain meds like I was at first, I am guessing thats a great sign. In back of my mind I still get upset about not even being able to wear my sweat pants I wore before surgery...ugh...but, thats a SMALL hurdle I have to get over! Just knowing everything else is ok really eases my mind! Now to just be patient and wait for drains to come out and be able to wear NORMAL clothes! I don't know if I have mentioned this before but I really had a lot of back problems before my tt, but not once has my back hurt since....that alone is AMAZING! I hope each and everyone of you are having the most wonderful day..... Updated on 11 Dec 2013: ok, I decided I was gonna try and get dressed today, nothing has been fitting me but today for first time I got my favorite sweats on :) and a t-shirt that I purposly bought too small and IT FIT...NO FAT ROLL..it was a little tight with drains and all so I changed it. Ok everyone has got to read this...it will have you rolling on floor laughing! When It comes to money, charge cards, bank account....Im very careful I am a saver...I balance EVERYTHING down to the penny! Well I guess my pain meds might be working better than I thought...I logged onto my bank account today, I was -530!!!! I callled my bank and started arguing with them! I have NEVER been in the minus! spent an hour yelling and getting up set...then I just started going to the bills that I had paid, not only did I pay bills that were not due, but I OVER paid them...LMAO so now I have credits on next months bills. I was so scared to call my husband and tell him, but he was so nice, he said he will make deposit when he gets off work. And he asked me to not mess with bank account till Im DONE with pain meds! Thank the Lord the bank paid everything or I would owe a lot more! Geesh I cant believe I did this! I just laught one minute and cry the next....I guess it really is funny! The second thing I done today is my grandson was sick so he is home with me today, he wanted cereal for breakfast I fixed it....instead of milk I used kool-aid...he gave me hug and told me it was perfect but, he could probably fix his own bowl. WHERE IS MY MIND! oh well thats how my day has been, hope you guys are having a MUCH better one! (at least Im laughing though) Updated on 12 Dec 2013: I went to the Dr. I was really in A LOT of pain, he took drains out and almost instantly the pain was gone! WOO HOO Im so happy! I still have a long road ahead of me, I have to go back next week he wants to put needle in my stomach to get rid of more fluids. (ouch) and he said my full rustuls wont be for a full year! Lol...Im just excited to be able to look down and see a flat tummy! still wish I could have more of the love handles gone, but don't know if I want to go thru another surgery to have it done, and I do realize they will get smaller too. Im just very happy today! Updated on 13 Dec 2013: I don't have much to report today, my pain is just about gone, I do however still take the anxity pills. It's not taking much to [RS bleep] me off these days...lol. How long should it be before I can sleep in a bed again? I am really missing laying next to my husband but, I know its still way too soon. When will I be able to wear my clothes again? I went to goodwill and bought some BIGGER sweat pants because mine are too small...I dont understand...lol...I did get the shapeware dr.told me to get, can you see that under your clothes? and the stupid panties!! (thongs are what I like to wear) but he told me to buy some good support panties again wont those show pantie lines? and deep ones at that? ok enough questions for a day, but I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER Updated on 13 Dec 2013: I have looked at SO MANY before and after photos of tt on here, and I have to honestly say I have not seen any bellys that look as bad as mine! I know not every body is the same but you would think I could find at least one that looked like mine....lol...ok so Im a weirdo. Updated on 13 Dec 2013: ok I wasn't going to tell this on myself but, I guess I feel so guilty Im telling it. I NEVER QUIT SMOKING....I honestly did try I looked at what could have happened if I smoked, but I got lucky, as matter of fact dr. told me yesterday outside of the swelling more than normal, I was healing just great! whew...got that off my chest.... Updated on 14 Dec 2013: Im feeling wonderful today, I don't know what difference a day makes but, it has sure made a BIG one! I felt good enough to get dressed today, and even got a shirt on that I have NEVER been able to wear before!!!! Pants, well thats another story, but I'm gonna be patient! I even put a little eye makeup on today, dang almost forgot how! Didn't really have the energy to do anything with my hair other than just comb it :) but here is a pic of what I look like today. Oh the support panties I just COULD NOT DO! SO SHHH don't tell anyone but Im just not wearing any :) Updated on 15 Dec 2013: I didn't sleep well last night, but not because of pain, I hardley have any pain anymore, except in my thigh....I was going to sleep in bed for first time, hubby had bed all ready for me where I would be most comforable, But sleep wasnt on my mind laying next to him ;) I asked my ps when I could safely have sex and he said when I felt ready, boy did I feel ready last night laying next to his gorgeous body! But he was affraid he would hurt me...geesh....it wasnt like we were gonna be swinging from ceiling fan or anything..ps said first few times would have to be slow and east....needless to say I came back to my chair upset, and STILL didnt sleep good! Updated on 15 Dec 2013: Husband took me out shopping today, LOVE TO SHOP but, was just too wore out to enjoy it much today. And the prices for shape wear! crazy! but got to have it so I bought one piece today, maybe tomorrow I will feel like doing more shopping. I did go to goodwill and got me some sweat suits to wear when I go back to work next month, it was either that or I went naked...LOL Updated on 16 Dec 2013: guess what!? I slept in my bed last night!!!! Hubby didn't bother me at all he stayed on his side of bed with a body pillow between us (made me fee real wanted) I tried EVERYTHING to get him to "play with me" I told him he knows he wants some of my a swollen koochie....he just said if I didn't shut up he was kicking me outta bed and back to the chair I would go! PSHHH...my ps said told us we could "play" whenever I felt like it just to take it easy...Im starting to think Im really not swollen at all just full of...well...you women understand :) Updated on 16 Dec 2013: I have said befor that I have looked at alot of before and after pics...and I must say those women looK awesome....BUT, Im trying to find a woman with a belly that looks pretty close to mine so I can see what her results are like, lol, come on I never claimed to be a patient person, I know my resutls could be totally different, but at least I would somewhat know, and that could give me something to look forward too! Updated on 17 Dec 2013: I didn't have good day at all yesterday! let's see I spilled coffee on my laptop, then went to get dressed and dropped my cell phone on ceramic tile in bathroom...totally broke didnt work at all! So had to take laptop to shop (cant wait to get it back, I don't like my husbands) THEN had to spend 500 on a new phone! my husband said he has never called me high maintance till now...LOL...oh and while at the at&t shop a woman asked me if getting my FAKE BOOBS HURT! I had to laugh and tell her they were VERY real but i did just have a tummy tuck....hmmm maybe i should rethink getting boobs if they look that much bigger....oh and i still haven"t got any! i swear im gonna explode...last night i even slept naked in bed and all he did was roll over give me a kiss and say night love ya.....do i need to draw him a pic of what i want and need or what? Updated on 17 Dec 2013: ok I got jeans on, NOT AN EAST TASK so I took the pic and put sweats back on Updated on 19 Dec 2013: Im feeling WONDERFUL! I have no regrets about having my TT! Everyday I see better results, I went to see my PS yesterday (wow getting needles put it to take fluid out hurts) but we knew it was gonna happen when my drains quit working. He was happy with my results and a little surprised I was doing so good with the bruning in my leg (getting better) and he was really surprised that I was doing so good with having drains taken out so early. I thanked him again for giving me so much more self esteem, I no longer have to worry about "hiding my ugly belly". I did whine to him about not being able to fit into my jeans yet because my belly is GONE.,,so I did whine about that, He laughted at me and told me it will probably be months before I get into my jeans again. I guess like I said I dont have that big belly so one would think swollen or not I would fit into my jeans....lol I guess thats why Im not a doctor! My husband tells me everyday he notices a difference as well, oh and he FINALLY gave me what I needed! IT WAS A HAPPY NIGHT FOR ME! Updated on 21 Dec 2013: Im still feeling great, and I wore a pair of the jeans yesterday that I bought Thursday and they kept falling off me...I couldn't stop laughing because when I tried them on they were perfect ( I would not have needed a belt but, they werent tight either). So I wore them was on my way to a Christmas program at school, when my dad's dr called and said I needed to get to her office RIGHT AWAY they were holding my dad there becaue he needed to be in hospital and he told my mom and Dr. he wasn't doing anything till I got there. So I get there tell him he IS going to hos Updated on 21 Dec 2013: sent that update before It was done. I told him he is going to hospital we get him there and they admitted him. He is in the end stages of COPD. Anyway back to the jeans, I had to constantly keep pulling them up, when I got home I walked up stairs without holding them up and before I got to top of stairs the jeans were around my ankles...lol...so I got on the scales and I have lost only 3 lbs, so not sure what is going on but, Im NOT GONNA QUESTION IT! Updated on 22 Dec 2013: I feel so much smaller, but why am I so swollen in my thighs? they look normal to me, but when I go to try my clothes on I can't even get close to getting anything over my thighs. I didn't have lipo to them, all I had was high lateral tension tt with the tightning of muscles..... Updated on 23 Dec 2013: well I'm 19 days post op, and I woke up VERY SORE! I thought just about all the burning was gone from my legs, but its coming back in my left one, and very sore just under my incision (spelling) on my left side. I'm wondering if Im sleeping or doing cartwheels in bed? Does anyone wear their spanx while sleeping? I usually take it off at night and just put one on in morning when I get dressed. Could that be my problem? I'm gonna try sleeping in it a couple of nights and see if that makes a difference! If it doesn't then Im blaming my husband for trying to turn me into a pretzel in my sleep! Updated on 26 Dec 2013: The day of my tt I measured my belly hips, and my thighs. I had a high lateral tension tummy tuck, no lipo or anything done to thighs, why why why are my thighs 2" bigger 3 weeks post op? I've been in alot of pain the past few days, on my right side I cant even explain the pain but on left side Ive got a "burning" sensation right at incision. My incision looks good it has healed very well, but Im having more trouble standing straight now than I did right after surgery! And Ive tried to search this site but can't really find anything about the swelling of the thighs. I'm really worried about how Im going to go back to work next Thrusday if Im not any better than this! My stomach is also VERY sore to touch. I do need to post some new pics, lol I havent because I really have been looking TERRIBLE! I know I do need to get some up. Updated on 31 Dec 2013: I havent been real good about posting new pics because of my dad being in hospital but, I did get some taken tonight...Im feeling so much better, I still hate the swelling but I also know it will eventually go away :) Updated on 31 Dec 2013: l would like to wish each and every one of you a very safe and Happy New Year! Updated on 1 Jan 2014: I was looking again at the pics I posted last night, they were not very good pics at all. I guess its good to show the good and bad though. I think you can all tell how swollen I am, but I think my body knows I have to go back to work tomorrow because I feel so much better! I have got to find some exercises I can do for my ugly legs and arms! well hope you all have the best day! Updated on 3 Jan 2014: WOW I didn't realize how much better going back to work woud make me feel! I'm not doing any lifting but just being there, got me out of the depression I was in. Yea I know thats STRANGE I really don't like working that much, maybe I was just getting cabin fever, who knows but it really felt great going back...you will probably NEVER hear me say that again! The only things that still bother me are of course the swelling (I know give it time), I have a pain beside my belly button hurts when I take deep breath or move (dr. said will go away) and I still HATE that my right leg is so numb, sometimes I get scared that its going to make me fall while walking! My stomach is also numb, but it's understadable. Updated on 7 Jan 2014: I tried on some of my pre surgery jeans today...I was able to get into a couple of pairs, but the funny thing is the jeans that were big on me before surgery are the ones I cant fit into now! Oh well I got into a couple of pairs...I'LL TAKE THAT! Updated on 20 Jan 2014: Hello! I know it's been a while since I have posted pics or updated, but with dad being sick and work, and oh yea I did manage to fit in a vacation :) ....Anyway, Im feeling WONDERFUL with the exception of all this stupid swelling! I mean it is REALLY CRAZY! One day I can squeeze into pre surgery jeans and the next day they are about 3-4 inches from buttoning....anyway here are some new pics...still not happy with the way my sides look, but what can I do at this point Updated on 29 Jan 2014: ok next week will be 2 months since my TT. Just when I start feeling good about myself, once again Im not so sure...my stomach is starting to look REALLY BIG again!! I am still only wearing sweat pants, eating right, but gaining weight! IM REALLY STARTING TO JUST FEEL "LOST" Updated on 31 Jan 2014: ok I will be 2 months post op next week. No new pics becasue there really is NO change. I HATE the swelling (but dont feel swolen) I'm still trying to understand why I am weighing more now than before surgery...the morning of surgery I measured and weighed myself, came home from surgery and weigh 10 lbs more! and my thighs are 2 inches bigger as well...what is going on with me? And these UGLY "dog ears" that i have.... Updated on 7 Feb 2014: I don't know what has happened in the past week but, I'm feeling GREAT!!! Fitting into size 6 pants again :)

I am 57 but my abdomen looks like it did when I was in my 30's.

completely stretched my body to its capacity. I am ready to feel confident and finally enjoy the fruits of all my hard work and exercise. This is the journey toward my rebirth. FTT on 07/06/2012 my PS removed 8LBS of skin!!! Recovery has been great minus head aches. I am just ready to get back into the gym and start working towards shaping my new canvas. Updated on 16 Jul 2012: 7/16/2012 I am healing really well. Swelling has gone down alot and I am in love with this Arnica Gel for stiffness. I can't lie, I am getting a bit nervous about the drains. My left drain is slowing down tremendously but my right keeps pumping out about 80cc a day. I am supposed to go into to see the doctor tomorrow to remove them, however I am not in the target range he would like to see them removed. What a slippery slope- I am also not in a rush to have them removed in fear of the seroma or hematoma, BUT they are so annoying. I had a tiny freak out a few days ago when I started to the white of my left drain but remembered the nurse informing me in the hospital that I would really have to yank for this thing to come out. I also googled in my panic and realized the tip is followed by like inches of perforated plastic- wheeww. It's also annoying that my right drain is still so deep red, no where near the nice "im coming out soon" orange on the left-- but again, I am thankful that things have gone so well this far and will continue to keep my butt planted for the next 3 weeks- ughk. Today is just a complain-ie day, I am going to do my best to really stay put and make my only responsibility be going to the bathroom. New one week photos posted! x Carmen Updated on 16 Jul 2012: 07/16/2012- I will say, this is still an awesome to me from me gift for graduation. ;)

I have experience with a bad surgeon, I felt helpless and violated when I came to see him. He was upfront and honest with me. My results were amazing. He managed to save my breast AND did it in a way the visable scars from my bad experience were gone. No one could ever put a price on what Dr. Linderman did for me emotionally.

I lost some weight last fall and noticed some deflating. The surgery has helped me boost my self confidence back to where it was.

Lost volume due to weight loss Updated on 29 Aug 2011: Lost fullness due to weight loss, desired bigger breasts

I've always had small breasts and now, I've finally decided to do something about it. I'm scheduled for BA tomorrow, 2/18/11. I'm nervous, excited, and a little anxious. I'm praying that all goes well and that I'm very happy with the results. I'm concerned with what types of shirts I can wear post surgery. Also, I welcome any advice to make recovery as painless as possible. Updated on 18 Feb 2011: Well, surgery went successful....praise God!!! I was very nervous when I arrived at the surgery center, but all the staff went out of their way to make me as informed and comfortable as possible. That meant so much to me. I try to think back and I don't remember when I went to sleep with the anesthesia and when I woke, I didn't know where I was or what happened. Then it dawned on me and the first thing I did was look down. I was glad to see that I didn't have two big bowling balls on my chest ( I didn't want to go to big). I wanted to go from an A cup to a full C cup....I think that's where I'll be once the swelling goes down. I must say that the pain is minimal. I'm sore, but the medication and the stretches have helped alot. The nausea from the anesthesia was worse than the soreness of my breasts. It's now been several hours....my surgery was at 11:30 am and I basically slept all day. The meds make me very groggy. My right side seems a little more swollen then my left, but I'm using ice packs for that. So far, all is well. I go for my 1st postop visit on Monday and I'll continue to update throughout my progress. Pics to come soon! Updated on 19 Feb 2011: Day 2 - Post Op. No nausea! Yay!!! A little more soreness, some pain, but nothing unbearable. I went to breakfast this morning with my bestfriend, who's been so kind to let me stay at her house during my recovery. My daughter is with her father so I can truly get some rest. Tonight, I'm going to dinner with friends....we'll see how that goes. I'll keep you updated. Updated on 20 Feb 2011: Well dinner last night wasn't too good. I was in a little more pain and I just wanted to lay in the bed. I feel like I'm more sore and stiff and the pain is worse. Hopefully, today is a better day.....I'm taking it easy. No going out for me! But on a good note, my breasts look great. No bruising! Updated on 20 Feb 2011: Well, I'm feeling alot better. I decided to take 2 vicodin instead of the 1 and boy, did that make a big difference. I'm not as stiff and not as sore. I'm continuing to do my stretches and use ice packs. Updated on 23 Feb 2011: Well, my post op visit went well. The Dr. said everything looked great. However, I'm still in some pain (I know it takes time and I can't wait for the pain to totally go away). I noticed I have more pain on my right side then the left. Any suggestions on how to ease the pain? I've reduced my meds to motrin...I didn't like the feeling drunk from the vicodin and I returned to work today. So the vicodin was a definite no no. I go back on 3/7 for my second post op visit. Hopefully by then, I won't have any pain. Also, any alternatives to this sports bra? This is so uncomfortable and I find myself unhooking it just for some relief.