31 Yo, 195 Lb, Prolactinoma, Full Trunk Lipo with Breast Reduction

I'll be totally honest with you guys - liposuction is friggin ROUGH. 3 months out, and I'm still experiencing swelling, tenderness, and this strange burning pain in my mid-back and flanks. The hardest part is not really knowing wtf your body looks like now. At this point, it's easy to keep telling myself that any areas that aren't perfect are still changing, but in the back of my mind I know that those areas may very well be the final results. And if that's the case, I am disappointed, but only because I'm a perfectionist. I do realize I've come a long way from where I started, and overall I am thrilled to have a less bulky body. But my tummy still has a lot of bulk, and my upper back now has rolls where it didn't before. Loose skin? Extra fat? Will a revision help? I asked my nurse and got no answers. What do ya'll think?

I can't believe it's been 5 weeks since my surgery! I'm just now starting to feel back to normal. I *think* I'm looking excellent, but can't help but worry about the persisting swollen areas. I'm sure they'll shrink down more, but it's hard to be patient. Main areas of concern are my lower abdomen and my flanks. Fingers crossed!!!

The Marena FTA!

This bodysuit is great because it compresses ALL the areas where I received liposuction, including abs, flanks, back, breasts, and underarms. My underarms were being neglected by my other Marena girldles (the SFBHS and FBS), but this one is also a bra, so it comes right up under my armpits to compress that entire area successfully. It does smush my breasts a little more than necessary, but it is not uncomfortable. A few areas on the garment are irritating, like the elastic seams under the armpits, under the breasts, and on the leg openings. Stuff some maxi pads or padded gauze under there, and voila!

I also ordered the FBS2 girdle in this latest batch in a size Medium. This is a "stage 2" garment without zippers. Takes a bit of hoisting to pull it on, but it is much more comfortable than the FBS, which had zippers that were folding and creasing left and right. Would highly recommend!

And I would recommend ordering Marena vs. an off-brand on Amazon. Yes, you may spend a bit more money, but it will be well worth it specifically because Marena's fabric and construction is leagues nicer and more comfortable than any of those other brands (and I tried a LOT!).