Liposuction of Abdomen, Inner and Outer Thighs and Flanks - Dallas, TX

I had suction assisted tumescent liposuction yesterday 5/19 with general anesthesia. I went in at 11:30am and they gave me a valuim like pill to calm me down. I discussed plans with both the CRNA and the nurse. I then got undressed, had the before pictures taken and went to the surgery room. It is very convenient that the surgery center is attached to the doctor's office. The CRNA put numbing cream on my arm and starting the IV. Next thing I remember is waking up to the nurse (and another nurse that I didn't meet before) putting me in the girdle and my clothes.

Surgery went well and I was fine walking out of the surgery center. There is a back door in the surgery center where my husband was waiting with the car. The local anesthesia from the tumescent liposuction really helped because I didn't start feeling much pain until later in the evening.

Currently (about 23 hours post-op) the pain is pretty intense and is much worse than just a feeling of working out too much (which is how a lot of people describe the pain). I am assuming it will get better since I am not even 24 hours post-op yet. I am taking percocet every 3-4 hours and it helps with the pain, but it is still hard to move around. It feels like a boxer hit me numerous times in the areas that I had done.

I will update on my progess, the results and the pain over the next few days. I intend to return to work on Monday (have a desk job). I also have a 20-month old son that is staying with his grandmother until Sunday. I am a little worried about being able to pick him up or play with him when he gets home. Hopefully the pain is better by Sunday.

Although I know there is swelling and I have the girdle on, I think I am going to be very happy with the results. I already look slimmer (which may be from the girdle).