Early 40s, Kids, WLS and Ready to Be Proud of my Body

Since Thursday I have been doubled over with pain. I’ve kept up with stool softeners, done suppositories and now three enemas. Every time I eat I have excruciating pain. Any device? I’m close o long o minor emergency to let them clean me out . I can’t handle this pain. Afraid of puking too much since I also had muscle repair. I’m 4.5 week’s post op.

Surgery was on the 9th and here is a before and some after photos. I’m still swelling and have two drains left but hope to have those out Wednesday. Lots of bruising from lipo which is the most painful part. I? can’t wait to be able to get to the gym. Tapering off my pain meds and still doing the shots each day to prevent blood clots.

So I am just so used to being independent. I have never had a great partner to help me raise my kids let alone help me through any type of medical issue. I just have always had this idea that I can do it myself. Well let me tell you this surgery has taught me two things: this one cannot be done alone and I am blessed to have my husband who has been my absolute angel. I cried with him tonight for all of his help and understanding. He amazes me every single day. How I ever got so lucky I will never know. He is the most patient, kind, caring, giving, loving man I have ever met and this man is mine forever. I am in awe at his giving nature and how he takes care of me no matter how he is feeling. I just can't say anything more to describe his love and dedication to me. He loved me the day he met me, as I have gained and lost weight, gone through stuff with my kids and ex and all the while saying bring it on, whatever life brings I am here and not going anywhere. I do not know how God chose me to be the one to be so blessed to be his wife but I will be forever grateful for this man.

I am 5 days post op and it is still a struggle. The swelling is so real. For some reason I had a reaction to the tape that left blisters and that has never been an issue so the backs of my legs where there were incisions for lipo are really soar. He has been helping with ointment and non stick bandages on those at the same time helping me get in and out of the compression garments which are not easy.

This is the first time I have had liposuction so wondering if the hard areas are normal afterwards. The swelling is just so bad right now.

Hoping to have good news tomorrow at the doctor's office.

Today my drains have put out 15cc, 35cc and 30cc.

I think he will take out the 1 drain but will leave the other two until next visit.