Long Due Liposuction After Having 4 Kids. - Houston, TX

I'm 47 years old, and after having 4 kids with no scars or stretch marks, I decided to go with a liposuction. I had my upper and lower abdomen, flanks, hips, and back bra area. I consulted with 3 Drs, and they all recommended liopsuction instead of a tummy tuck, at the end I chose Dr. Rednam. Yesterday, before the procedure I was a little bit anxios, but not nervous. They took more pictures on all tbe areas that where going to work on. Then, I met my anestithiologist, who was awesome, and then my platic surgeon, Dr. Rukmini Rednam came to see me, she explain again everything was about to happen and what to expect. She made drawings around the areas where she was going to lipo, and explain each one in detail to me and my husband. After that they took me in. Last thing I remember is hopping on the bed on ny belly, and the Anestithiologist tellimg to stretch my arms to the front and that I was going to feel loopy. That was it, I woke up with my daughter to my side, they were going over all the medications and after care, but I barely remmember anything. That's why is important to go with someone that you could trust. Lol. Got home feeling all groggy and sleepy, I didnt want to eat anything so I went straight to bed. So far no drainage, the Dr got tiny stitches on the areas she inserted the canulas. After a couple of hrs, I was hungry so I ate a lil bit and took my medications. They prescribed an antibiotic, a muscle relaxer, a pain killer, a stool softener, and a anti-nausea. So far the pain is tolerable, real soreness for the most part. I have a very high tolerance of pain, so it might be different for others. The most dificult part is getting out of bed, you have to get up on your side, so you dont use your ab muscles. I'm using 2 pillows and a orthopedic pillow for under my knees to take pressure of my back. I'm also walking around the house every 2 hrs for 10 minutes. This is my second day and I feel a lot better. I made myself coffee this morning and some light breakfast. Eventhough I have help, if I see I could do something, I'll do it. My husband and my mother are after me to rest, lol. I think by tomorrow I wont need the pain meds, I hate them. I have to wait until tomorrow to be able to shower. So far, you coult tell there is more definition to my body now, eventhough I have my garment. I'll post pictures tomorrow. I'm going to rest now, so talk to you soon.

Today I feel much better, I stopped taking the pain med, and the pain is managable. I'm feeling sore in my whole core area. But I'm walking around the house as much as I can. The only thing. I found odd is the fact that I haven't heard from the office to check on me. I think they should at least call once to check on patient. I have a post op follow up appointment tomorrow. I need to shower today, so I'll take pictures and post them.

Well, taking the garment off wasn't hard at all. I have my sisters helping me. I was surprised to find out that I wasn't as bruised as expected. It looks a lil lumpy in some areas but you could see already that I had some inches off.