I Am Getting Rid of This Fat Tire - Brookfield, WI

Over the last several years, I have lost 40 pounds but am left with the same tire around my middle that my mom and grandmother had. Well, i am getting rid of it. I had a wonderful consult with Michelle Bonness and she is doing a full TT with lipo of the back/flanks on March 5th. I will post before pictures as the date gets closer, but I am glad to be a part of this community and I have already learned a ton from all of you who have posted your experiences.

I am starting to get ready and excited for my surgery. I have ordered a bunch of big ole cotton panties for recovery. I have also been strategizing for the inevitable poop issue. And I think i have an idea that may work. I thought i'd share it and see if anyone else has ever tried this. I am a big smoothie person - i have one every morning with berries and protein powder. For the last couple of days, I have been adding a couple of stewed prunes to the mix. And let me tell y'all, it is effective. I have used all different kinds of things after having surgery when the pain meds totally shut everything down and nothing ever seems to work. Has anyone ever tried the prune or prune juice route?

Otherwise, I'm just getting excited. My pre-op is on Monday and I will be taking some pictures and posting them then of my before. I continue to be so grateful for the advice and stories that you all share and hope that mine will help someone along their journey.

I feel even more enthusiastic and confident after my pre-op. It was great. Lots of questions and great answers. The funny part was the pre-op photo shoot. So, i'm standing there in my undies and the nurse says, "ok, just let it all hang out." And so i let it all go. I thought I might tip forward :) I will be taking and posting my own pics this weekend.

I did learn that my drains will be out at the far sides of the incision, rather than below in the mons area. My doc thinks it is just as effective and more comfortable. Also, no shower from time of surgery until first PO appointment a week later.