Tummy Tuck with a Breast Lift - Akron, Ohio

I had a full TT with a BL on 7/16/13. My doc said it was easy compared to a c-section and if I could handle that, I could handle TT. HE LIED! I am 9 days post OP and I am still in agony. The pain with the TT and BL have subsided, but I'm stuck with the drains. They are the most miserable part of the surgery. Went for my follow up yesterday and doc said they were still draining too much and had to leave them in another week. I can barely walk and it hurts to do anything, including sit and lay. I am a very active person, so this has just been torture. The pain from these drains is unbelievable. I read tons of reviews on people who say it's worth it and would do it again...I don't care how good I look when I'm all healed, I would never ever do this again.

Well today I feel somewhat human. Today by far has been the best day I've had since surgery. Drains are still in, but seem to be draining less today than previous days. I still can't get out of bed without help, but I am able to move around once I'm up a little more freely. Ready for this to all be over and to get back to my normal, active self.

Well I am 2 weeks post op...things are getting easier, but still not nearly close to being back to normal. I did get my drains removed yesterday. That was a HUGE victory. The right one came out very easily. It did feel very strange. It almost made me vomit. The feeling was so strange. The other one that came out was very painful. My doctor said it had some scar tissue developing on it and thats why it hurt. I also have a small infection on my one breast. My PS gave me an antibiotic so I'm hoping that will help soon. Today has been a strange day. I am getting feeling back around my incision sight. It almost feels like when your foot falls asleep...that's how my incision feels. I really hope this is normal. But every day does seem to get a little easier. I am just ready for this to all be over and I can move on.