58 Year Old Finally Getting Tummy Tuck

I've had a C-section, conservative hysterectomy followed a year later by a full hysterectomy. my stomach is a mess and can't wait for my procedure to be done. I'm scheduled for June 19, 2017. mine is going to be a drain less procedure. most of the reviews I've read have been from people who had drains in. anyone out there had the drain less? any comments about what to expect would be appreciated. I am also getting the esperel injections. I'm hoping this will be money well spent. at what point where you able to stand up straight . pros and cons of compression garments. I'm also getting some lipo on my hips. should I invest in something besides what the dr is going to send me home with.

3 days post op and I'm already thrilled with the outcome. I used the esperel so that has alleviated a lot of the pain from the tummy truck. now. the lipo is a different story. lots of bruising (yes I did use arnica) tightness and very sore. I started the stool softener and was having comfortable bowel movements by day 3. I recommend getting a pair of bicycle compression shorts if your dr doesn't provide one. I am getting up and moving around but very slowly and a bit hunched over. the worst part is trying to get get up from the couch. I did take a shower yesterday (heavenly). thankfully I had some one to help get back into the compression garment. it's difficult to do on your own. I had a drain less TT without any problems. lots of swelling of course, but almost no seepage. there was a lot of bleeding around the belly button bit I just pulled the tape back a little and was able to sop it up with a gauze pad and replaced the tape. no more blood pooling since then. I'll be having my first post op appt on Monday June 26th.