Tummy Tuck Minus 30 Days and Counting

Sorry forgot to update that having someone to care of every aspect of your life so you can vegetate is absolutely critical! I have done nothing and it felt wonderful except eat low sodium foods like soups and protein, a few shakes here and there. I did add a little mashed potatoe one day for a carb boost. But I eat, take my meds and sleep!! It's so selfish but petty much everything has to stop for a few days to get your body in sync and not have some of the horror stories of recovery. If you make the money investment, make the recovery time investment!

So I'm day 7 post op. No need for critical pain meds, but I'm managing as needed. My abs are feeling better but the pain is still real! I am still on my ritual of elevating my legs, doing foot pedals when at rest and walking around! You must stay moving to keep your blood flowiing. Every part of me requiring compression garments is covered as well. But I feel like I'm more clear and not a foggy as the first few days. I've posted some pics. I'm really swollen at the end of the day, but I will try to take better pics in am when curves are are enhanced. In my garment pic I'm wearing a garment romper and a binder for extra coverage. Compared to my before this is a true miracle and it's only day 7! I'm so glad I did this! I'm a big girl but I've crossed over to "curvy thick" and I'm okay to live on that street.

Today is my 3rd day after surgery and I'm so happy to use the word after I could cry. I have an incredible and gifted physician. I chose Dr. Csikasi after brewing over this for several years and a few interviews. He is knowledgeable and direct, never promising the moon but that he could and will enhance you to satisfaction. That means before embarking on this journey, understand what your asking for and decide how much work your putting into it!. For me, this was not aesthetics only, it was taking an opportunity to move the obstacle this extra weight and skin were causing. If you happen upon my post, please sunderdtand that it's okay to get help. And that's what this is. Help. Surgery can't fix emotions or how people feel about you. What it can do however is allow you a "reset" to an area that is pivitol in your everyday life and make your journey to a healthy life much better.