51 Years Old, 2 C-sections. Tummy Tuck with Lipo - Henderson, NV

I've been reading reviews so even though I am a very private person I have been helped so much by this community I want to give back.

Currently I am 2 days o.p. I got home Wednesday evening and felt pretty good. My procedures were abdominoplasty with hip to hip incision and Lipo to the flanks. I wanted mind reduction but my doc said it would compromise the blood supply and so it was too risky, but the TT would help with that anyway.

I went home with Percocet and Valium and a lidocaine pump plus 2 drains. I had no significant pain that first day, just some irritation where the garment was over the incision.

Day 1 post op was pretty easy. I did wake up at 4 am on some pain but took a Percocet and went right back to sleep. Stays on meds and no pain at all. I was getting up and down and walking on my own very easily. Passed gas in the afternoon (felt good!) but no bm.

First po doctors visit and the doc said drains will probably come out Monday. Incisions look great. In very swollen though.

Now it's po Day 2 and I am in no pain at all on my meds. I don't need help getting on and out of the recliner but I can't reach the floor.

Here are some before pics. I don't have agreed yet but will update when I can.

Still no pain but some irritation at the incision. Really sleepy, probably from the Valium. My doctor said that I can get the drains out when they release < 30 ml. Then another 48 hrs before I can shower. Not looking forward to that many sponge baths. Anyway it's been pretty easy today. Much easier than my c-sections.

Good morning! I am feeling great today. I still don't have any pain, but I am still taking the Percocet. My rx allows for 1-2 pills every 4-6 hours but I have taken just 1 every 6 hours. Unfortunately I accidentally pulled out my Lidocaine pump this morning but I don't feel any negative consequences.

I have no problems getting in and out of the recliner, but I do feel a bit achy the first few seconds I get up. No big deal. speaking of recliners, it seems from reading other people's experience the recliner is a must. Since I don't have one I picked one up cheap from craigslist, then covered it with a king sized flat sheet. Totally worth it!!!

I think I forgot to mention I was given a power leg compressor to wear while sitting/lying down. It's a little bit of a hassle but it actually feels great, like a nice massage. At this point I am not using it during the day since I am walking aound a lot, but plan to use it one or two more nights.

My biggest negative is the discomfort related to the incision and cg. My incision is super low, which as great, but that's where the garment hits me and tend to fold up, pressing on the spot. I keep trying different things to protect it. Gauze doesn't work because it falls out. A long tank top helps a little. I even tried wearing the CG over my shorts but that means I have to remove it to pee and that's a hassle. Suggestion are welcome!!!

I have been passing gas which helps my comfort level but no bm yet. I've been talking colace. What else? Hmm, I did cough a bit and it wasn't bad at all.

I took some pics at 5 am so they are pretty bad, LOL. Please note I am still very swollen!