54 Year Old - Tummy Tuck, Breat Lift & Aug with PRP Fat Grafting to the Breasts, Lipo to Thighs & Knees - Fort Myers, FL

Today it is 2 weeks post-op TT, BA, BL, Fat Transfer & Lipo. I have been fortunate to have had an uneventful recovery so far. i have had a much easier experience than I expected simply because I had several procedures done at the same time. I had a horribly painful recovery when I had by gall bladder out and expected much the same. However, as I said before, ZERO pain.....just some slight expected discomfort upon trying to get up & down for the 1st few days after surgery. My incision are healing wonderfully....no infections, seroma said or hematomas...yippee! I have been very careful to follow ALL of my PS instructions and not do more than I am supposed to simply because I feel good. I can't stress this enough. I have been out and about in small spurts as I still become tired easily and know that when I am feeling that it is my body speaking to me loud and clear saying......slow down and rest. I still have swelling all of the time....mostly mid afternoon......again my body saying drink more water and get off your feet for a bit....so I listen. I have a few more weeks off from work so that should help. Just as an FYI......m
The most important items I purchased and used during the recovery:
Toilet seat riser
Shower chair
Dulcolax suppositories (took 1 every day starting on day 4 when no bm.....worked like a charm with the MOM)
Milk of Magnesia (cherry flavor....hate the plain...lol)
Isopure protein drinks (need protein to heal....40 GM per bottle and zero carbs or sugar) drink 2 per day - bought at Vitamin Shoppe - you can order on-line and they will deliver - grape is my favorite
Zippered sports bras
Phanzyme gas caps (took 1 in morning and 1 at night starting 3 days before surgery and will for 4 weeks after.....keeps the bloating down and helps with passing gas so less pain in abdomen)
Omeprazole tablets - same as Phanzyme gas caps.....helps stomach acid and prevent nausea
Dial soap - antibacterial - use it to shower before and after surgery - I also cleaned the drain tubing and bulb with it (outside of it...not inside) helps to eliminate bacteria and prevent infection
Extra compression garment - target/Walmart
gauze pads for my incision site and bacitracin just in case I needed it
puppy pads for my chairs ( in-case I leaked.....never one leak even on my compression garment)

That's about it......I hope this information is helpful to those of you preparing or considering these types of procedures. I will be having my 2nd round in Dec...... Arm lift and some facial work. My 3rd and final round will be next spring some time.......thigh & buttock lift or LBL....not sure yet. I had/have a fair amount of loose skin and laxity that will only respond to surgical removal. I lost 115lbs after Gastric Bypass in 2009 and finally have the opportunity to take the next step. Best wishes and good luck to everyone....you are all in my thoughts & prayers!

Some additional comparison photos Days 1-7 ** note the lack of bruising ** I truly believe it is because of the doc and the gentleness of tissue manipulation during surgery. I have always been a pretty good healer as well....so maybe genetics plays a small role. I did NOT use Arnica and Bromeline as my PS does NOT like his patients to use it as it can contribute to additional blood thinning and bleeding. I did have 1 drain and left that in for 10 days until the drainage slowed down. I would rather have it in for a few more days than chance developing a seroma. Breast implants are 425cc mod profile plus Mentor

Just for a comparison. here are my pre-surgery photos taken at the PS office