42 yrs 145Lb, 5'4" 150# Weightloss Medial Thigh Lift

Had another post op visit and ps was concerned of my left thighs redness, swelling and slight hardness. Asked if I was feeling ok and I told him I had gone to the beach 3 days before and made sure I applied sunscreen and sat with my legs together to keep scars out of the sun. That evening my left thigh was bright red and hot. I felt like crap and went to bed early after taking a shower and Motrin. I woke up a few times that night soaking wet with night sweats. I just chalked that up to pre menopausal hot flashes and thought maybe I hadn't been as careful with sunscreen or sun exposure. I put magic marker dots along edge of redness to be sure it didn't spread. The next day I felt better and the redness had lightened up quite a bit. Sunburn it was, I decided. He unfortunately did not agree with my diagnosis. Lol! So back to the compression garment I go ???? And 10 days of antibiotics 3 times a day. I can not compliment my surgeon enough! From day one and now that the surgery is done and paid for, he is very courteous and is genuinely concerned of my health, recovery and end results. He has never made me feel rushed or that his time is worth more than mine. His staff is AMAZING and his nurse Liz is the sweetest lady and checks up on me regularly with phone calls. I am so happy to have chosen this team of medical professions. I will post more scar photos at 6 weeks. All openings have closed up and are healing nicely. I have had many surgeries and by far, my open gastric bypass was the most painful, but my thigh surgery seems to be taking longer to heal and annoyingly sore. Not bad, just annoying at times.

I have to keep reminding myself that I am still recovering. My energy level is almost normal. My incision look great and are healing quickly. The right "t" has a small separation but it's getting better everyday. My left "t" is almost completely healed. The vertical scar revision done from previous tummy tuck is a little red but is still healing nicely. My new belly button is way better than what I had previously and less fluid is coming from that everyday. When I walk, it feels like the chaffing you get from your underwear when it's hot and you are overweight. I bought "boy short" undies and they work perfectly. I did try to wear my thong undies today, but they sit right on the incisions along my upper groin area and were uncomfortable. The compression garment that I left my surgery in is great, but I am short and it comes up just under my ribs. I talked with my doctor and he said it was fine if I undid the top clips and zipper. It's easier to breathe now. A week out, I called the their office to see if I could switch to my own running/compression capris instead of the garment. Not because it's uncomfortable, but because I was sweating to death. I still had to wear clothes over the garment and this removed a layer. The nurse told me that would be fine and I do wear it to bed. I am swollen but not as bad as I thought it would be. I will post pictures soon. I am so impress d with my surgeons work. He is amazing!!!! I have another appointment with him next week and I'm hoping that I won't have to worry about compression garments after. Keeping fingers crossed. Did I mention that I did not have any drain tubes????? I was and am so happy for that.

I had my post-op appointment with my doctor. Everything is healing nicely besides the 2 t spots and my belly button. I noticed an odor the day before and hoped that it was from the nasty bandages under the plastic sheeting. Was put on an antibiotic 4 times a day and instructed to put antibiotic ointment and gauze over the 3 spots. Everything else looks great and Dr Rechner did an amazing job. I can't wait to see the final results after all the swelling goes down and incisions are healed.

I was sitting outside and set my cell phone in my lap and it fell right through onto the ground. A bit confused, I put my legs together and tried it again and guess what? It fell right through again. I have never had a gap before EVER!!!! I looked like the crazy lady sitting outside laughing to herself.