29, No Kids, Tummy Tuck and Much Needed Breast Lift Following 110 Pound Weight Loss!! Durham, NC

Having these surgeries is truly the best decision I've ever made and I am so thankful. Thankful to God for making a way for me to afford this (literally my biggest wish for the past 10 years). Thankful to my family and friends for taking care of me and fully supporting me. Thankful for this site and being able to follow so many women's stories. And thankful for my surgeon for being amazing.
I have had a hematoma on my left tummy tuck incision that I've been dealing with for the past few weeks. It was painful at first but so much better now. It's almost completely healed and I can't wait so I can see the results even more so. Not much else to say but thought I would post more pictures of my recovery. I purchased NewGel Plus silicone sheeting for my breasts, areola and tummy. I've not used them on my tummy yet because of the hematoma. I also use bio oil for when I'm not wearing the sheeting. It seems to help but I'm not sure NewGel is worth $200 which is what I'd pay every 3 weeks since it does eventually fall apart. The bio oil seems to work so I think I'm going to just stick with that. My scars are looking better each day and I am so grateful for that!

Just wanted to say recovery is going great and nothing like I expected. I thought it was going to be much harder then it has been. I had my drains removed yesterday and oh my goodness was it the best day ever! I found them to be the most difficult part of recovery. Having to empty and measure them every 12 hours was a chore but obviously worth it to have a flat stomach! They were very painful for me but I ended up taping the tubes down using gauze and surgical tape and that took away 75% of the pain I would say. The minute they clipped the stitch holding the tubes in, every inch of pain disappeared literally right away. I went to Walmart and the grocery store on my own today and I was perfectly fine. I didn't lift anything heavy and made sure to stay within my limits as far as walking goes. The only problem I have right now is a hematoma in my left hip. I first noticed it on Monday and its gone down significantly since I think because of the amount of walking I'm doing. It'll be nice when it's gone so I can admire my new stomach better lol. 've included after pictures and will continue to do so for anyone debating either of these surgeries!

I guess they labeled me as a mommy makeover because I had a breast lift and tummy tuck. I originally put tummy tuck as the type of treatment but they changed it to mommy makeover. It's just funny because I have no kids but I guess it makes sense based on the definition of s mommy makeover.
My recovery is going well for the most part. I smoked electronic cigarettes from 2011 until a couple of weeks before my surgery and not having nicotine is horrible! There are days even 2 weeks later where in ready to punch some walls because I miss that feeling lol. I needed to quit and I hope this time not smoking helps me quit the habit. My problem now are these drains. I find them very uncomfortable at some points and if I twist, turn, breathe the wrong way or move the wrong way, it can hurt. The right one isn't too bad but the left one feels almost like its loose sometimes and I think what mainly creates that pulling pain. I keep the drains tucked in. My nurse said one woman had hers out one day and she slammed the door without realizing they were caught in the door and apparently she saw stars after that. I can't even imagine!!! It makes me cringe every time I think about it.
The drains are kind of a chore because you have to measure the fluid twice a day and empty them. That part isn't bad, it's just feeling like you can't move or walk the wrong way or you'll hurt yourself. I haven't showered since last Tuesday and even though I have wipes, it's not the same! I haven't gone more than 2 days without a shower since I was like 13 lol so it's hard. I told my grandma and mom that the minute I get home from these drains taken off, I'm taking a 2 hour bath and 3 hour shower lol.
I would say my pain has been a 3 or less for the most part this entire time. I take medicine when I feel I should and I'm sure that helps. I don't wait around if I feel a small pain hoping it'll go away, I take something then and there.
Other hard thing is bowel movements OMG. Before yesterday, I hadn't had one since the Sinday before which was like 9 days. I've always had digestion issues so I take probiotics but I haven't since the week before this surgery. I drank 3 doses of miralax 4 days in a row along with stool softener in the morning and night and it did nothing. I finally decided to try milk of magnesia and it helped. I've had 2 small ones so it's definitely helped my stomach. It's a horrible feeling to have food in your stomach, hear it rumbling when you take a laxative and nothing happen. I know most of these problems are the Percocet because it's a narcotic. But I would definitely say the drains and constipation are the hardest parts so far! I don't even mind the binder that I have to wear 24/7. I've included pictures of my lift and good luck to anyone reading this who has recently had or is having surgery soon!