Full Tummy Tuck and Lipo Flanks July 13th - Cleveland, OH

OK so first off I apologize for no pictures, I can't find my camera cord :(

I'm just over three weeks post op. I think I look pregnant. Not exactly what I thought I would look like, but I understand that it takes time.

I'm very itchy where my scar is. I have been putting on benedryl itch cream and it is helping but ugggh the itching is no fun.

I am sleeping on my side and have been since week 2 post op. It takes me a while to switch sides but for the most part it is ok!! Much better than sleeping on my back. I'm getting around pretty good. The funny part is I have the most pain in my right leg. It is numb. I just started massaging the scar yesterday so hopefully that will help a lottle bit.

The tap is still on my scar, the nurse told me the longer that stays on the better.

I'm not a big exercise person, i usually spin 3 or 4 times a week. But boy am I missing it. I started taking walks at night and that is helping!!

I'm picking up my 2 year old just fine and have been for about a week now. I'm not carrying her for long periods of time or anything but it is not as bad as I thought it was going to be.

All in all each day gets better, but I am not seeing any results yet.

I'll keep you all posted!!!

Okay so I am 12 days post op and today was seriously the first day that I looked in the mirror and didn't look pregnant!! The swelling is starting to go down!!

I went to see my PS today, I was scheduled to get my drains out today. I personally didn't think this was going to happen as I am still draining a solid amount of fluid.

Well, I was right. The drains are still in. I am now scheduled to have them out on Thursday which would be just over 2 weeks with the drains.

In all honesty they are not that bothersome and I know they are serving a purpose. I have them both taped a bit to make them more comfortable.

I'm doing much better all around though. I'm off the pain meds during the day and am only taking 1 at night before I go to bed. I probablly don't even need that!!

Now it's just slowly getting back into a normal routine. I have to say the hardest part is not being able to pick up my kids. All in due time!!! (I hope!!!)

7 days post op and last night was probablly the worst for me so far. I tried sleeping a little on my side and I fell asleep okoy but work up at 4:30 am in a lot of pain. I did fall back asleep but could not get comfortable. MY BACK IS KILLING ME. I know a lot of people who have back pain and now i can really sympathize with them because it SUCKS!!!

I'm getting around fine. Almost able to stand upright. The drains are not bothering me still. The one on the left is worse than the one on the right, but seriously not to bad. I cannot wait to get them out though and not have to worry about pulling on them and being able to put on some spanx!!! I'm not getting too much fluid anymore either which is good, but i am still of course getting some.

My bruising from the lipo is pretty bad. I ran out of Arnica so I ordered some from Amazon and hopefully it will be here today or tomorrow.

I'm wearing my flexies tank with my binder over it.

My next major goal is getting the drains out. Does it hurt?? I'm such a huge baby!! I was thinking of taking some pain pills before the appointment, hahahaha. Speaking of pain pills I am slowly weaning off of those.


I'm still hoping and praying that this surgery gives me the results I was looking for...ie no more muffin top and love handles!!! Only time will tell!!!