Over 40 with 2 Children and Pre-diabetic Stubborn Fat - Atlanta, GA

I'm still very swollen in my inner thighs and arms. Removing a lot of fat is horrible. I'm walking like a cowboy to keep my legs from touching. I've had to order another compression garment from the Marena group because the first one is now too big in the mid area and thighs. I needed something tighter for the swelling from my second procedure. I love those garments. They are good to wear as a girdle after surgery! They also have a stage 2 compression. I've had massages twice week so far at 90 minutes each plus I receive cupping. The cupping has been painful but I think that's what is really helping me the most. I'm healing but slowly. I'm not sure if I would get lipo done again. If the tummy tuck is more painful, then I may have to keep the loose skin at the bottom. We shall see how I feel in about 6 months. I'm still taking my pain pills plus water pills that were prescribed for a few days. I rotate taking my pain pills. I take Tylenol during the day and my Percocet at night. Starting to feel more tingling so im guessing my nerves are finally repairing. HURRY PLEASE!!!

My last review I stated I didn't need my pain pills. A couple of days ago I couldn't be touched without tearing. I guess the general anesthesia wore off. I've been taking my pills every 6 hours now and has been in bed for 2 days. Today is better. Liposuction to the inner thighs is no joke! I noticed today that the bruises are lightening. I take Arnica and Vitamin C pills.

My thighs were horrible to begin with. I've gained and lost weight so much over the years and my skin has become a nightmare. I was informed that aggressive lipo to my thighs would leave extra loose skin. In fact I was told that lipo period would leave loose skin. I insisted on getting a little fat removed just to see if it would smooth out some. I also had fat removed from my knees. My legs look an extra hot mess but I still have hope. Probably should have done aggressive lipo to inner and outer thighs and later got a thigh lift. Here are pics 3 days post op. I'm very sore, bruised,and swollen. I'm actually able to get out of bed with this procedure. The first procedure I didn't get around pretty good early. I haven't had any pain meds either. My doc doesn't use drains; therefore, I leaked like crazy the first day and half. So far so good. Again I'm not looking to get skinny. I would like to have a little push to get out of prediabtic stage. I will continue to eat clean and exercise. Of course I can't help but want to look good in the process. Who wouldn't?