My Tummy Tuck/Lipo Experience - 200+ Lbs. - Folsom, CA

Yesterday was the two month mark. Every day I feel a little better. I went through a rough patch with eating a couple weeks ago and put on a couple pounds. It was strange because with all the extra belly fat, I would feel full inside, but it didn't stretch out my stomach (or at least not that I could see!). Now if I eat too much, I can see it! Especially in my upper abdomen. It gets tight and so uncomfortable. I started working out again right at the 6 week mark (my PS said I could go all out if I felt up to it but I'm doing what feels comfortable and not pushing too hard) and it's made a big difference in my eating. I need to weigh myself but I'm pretty sure I dropped those pounds I gained. I haven't been wearing my compression garments (my PS said I didn't have to if I was comfortable without it) and at first it was strange but now I don't even notice the difference. Pants are getting looser, especially around the waist. My thighs are still a little sore on the upper backside from the the lipo and I'm hoping they're still swollen so they'll shrink a little more. I'm still thrilled with the results and love being able to buy shirts that don't hide my stomach! By breasts are feeling great and although I wasn't looking for a reduction, I ended up at a C cup which I'm very happy with! I look so much more in proportion and some co-workers have even commented that I'm much perkier! So overall, I'm very happy with the results so far and although it's hard to believe I still have some healing to do, I look forward to the final results! Updated pictures to come.

Tomorrow will be 5 weeks! I can't believe it... I feel really goood. Still have some swelling and a little pain when coughing. My thighs and hips/flanks still feel a little bruised from the lipo and but the actual bruises are gone. My breasts are still a little tender but I can wear my regular bras again, so that's great! I've never been very comfortable in a sports bra. At my 4 week appointment, my PS gave me the green light for all activity but said to listen to my body and stop when I feel like I need to. She said my scars look great and gave me scar tape (I forget what it's called, starts with an M). So far the tape is fine but it's kind of a pain taking it off and putting it back on for showering. She said I could go without my compression garment and if I wanted to, I could wear Spanx or Flexxies. I went without anything under my clothes for a few hours but started to feel a little uncomfortable so I got some Flexxies. They're okay. Better then nothing but not as good as the compression garment. They keep rolling down my waist so I have to hike 'em up! Hard to do at work! I guess they aren't as stiff or something but the zippers drive me nuts on the compression garment. Oh well, not sure what to do there. Tried on all the pants in my closet in my current size. No longer have to wear 16W! I can finally get back to my regular 16's. They're actually too big on my waist but are still a little tight in my thighs, which are still swollen (I hope!). I have a couple 14's that fit, too! :) I've added some new pictures. I think I can see a little difference from 2 weeks. Maybe less swelling. Anyway, still VERY satisfied with my results so far! Gym here I come!

So that no one has to calculate the weeks, I had my tummy tuck & thigh lipo on October 19th and my breast lift on October 28th. Still feeling great but I over-did it a little today... It's really noticeable when you over-do it.