40yrs Old, 6 Kids Finally Got Long over Due Tt with Muscle Repair and Breast Lift!!! - Columbus, OH

I'm a single mom to 6 ages 21 (doesn't live at home anymore), 16, 14, 11, 8, and 6. When my youngest was 1.5 I took up running and working out. I have ran 6 full marathons and more then 9 half marathons. I lost over 40lb but nothing I did would get rid of my saggy belly. I have maintained my weight for over 4 years and decided now was the time. I went for a consult over 3 years ago but was also going through a divorce and it was not the right time. some people may say it was a selfish move for me to do this since I am a single mom but I give everything to my kids and decided it was time since my kids can be somewhat independent and helpful. I had my surgery 8 days ago and I can't believe how great I feel. I stayed with my parents for 3 days but by day 2 post op I could get up and down out of the chair by myself and walk around by myself. I did take the pain meds every 4 hours for the first 2-3 days. on day 4 I only took them at night. The last pain meds I have had was on the morning of day 5 and it was 2 Ibuprofen and I took it for backpain. I had 4 drains which surprised me, I was expecting only 2. Doctor also sent me home with a catheter which was awesome, since I wouldn't have to worry about getting up to pee all the time from the IV fluids. I went to the dr on post op day 3 and he removed 3 of the drains and then saw him again on day 6 post op and he removed the 4th and cleared me to drive since I had been off the pain meds. I went home from my parents on day 3 and slept in my bed with lots of pillows. My biggest compliant would be back ache, which is gone now, and headaches and no appetite. If anyone else would like to hear any more of my story I would gladly share it. I have been trying to document almost everything and I've been taking lots of progress pics and even measurements because everyone talks about all the swelling. So if anyone would like me to share that info I will be happy to. But I still can't believe how easy this recovery has been. I was really expecting it to be painful. I was answering work emails in the recovery room and I have been working from home everyday since and also went into the office for a little bit on day 6. I have been able to stand up straight since day 5/6. I will try and figure out how to upload pics.