Tummy Tuck, Breast lift, and Circumferential Thigh Lipo!!! Patience is a Virtue in the healing process!!!

Thanks vanitytee! I'm having a BL too!

Thank you sooooooo much for this advice! You look great! I have been following you as well. How many days before did you start the arnica? Did you also use the bromelain? The surgeon gives me only one comp garment, so I figured I will need another to alternate. Which one do you like better the Marena or the Sankom. I have heard a lot about the Marena. My husband and mom will be here, so I should be good with the support. I also hope to lose some more pounds during this process. Thanks again! Any other advice....please tell me. I am so anxious to see smaller legs on me. Huh!!!!

I started arnica about a week or so before, and I think it really helped. Didn't do bromelain, but hey, a lot of people recommend it! Definitely get 2 garments, I ordered a Marena for the first 3 weeks post op, then switched to Sankom. If you've got your hubby and mom with you, you'll be fine, I promise! Be prepared for swelling and some pain, but, it's totally worth it. You'll see that initially, your post op figure is probably awesome, as the swelling takes a little while to kick in - so please, don't get disheartened around day 3/4/5 etc, you'll go back to your day 1 results!

Thanks again lp22! I'm going to order my arnica and bromelain from Amazon. Where did you purchase your compression garments? Yes, I have read a lot about the swelling. I just hope that I can get back to work after 2 weeks. I'm also getting a tummy tuck and a breast lift all at the same time. I hope I'm not too crazy to be doing all this on one shot. I just want to do it all and be done. Pain wise and financially. The surgery center is additonal cost. Would you say that now that you are 3 months post your swelling has subsided? Are you back to your normal activity...ex. Exercise??

I'm having difficulty finding the full ones with the bra.

Oh swelling is definitely gone now. Sometimes if I'm in heels for a long time my ankles can get a little swollen, but really nothing unbearable.

I got all mine online? I personally think given what you're having done, you might want to get separate garments, for example one for chest, and one for tummy and thighs too? Sometimes you might want to keep your top in place anf vice versa, least then you have flexibility? I also ordered from Leonissa, in total I had the Marena that went from below the knee to just under the boobs for the first 3 weeks, then Leonissa boobs to ankles for the second three weeks, then just wore Sankom after that, the leggings that went below the knee and had tummy compression to just under the boobs.

Honestly you may find one better than the other depending on your new shapes, the day, the week, your clothing that day, etc etc. I know it's an additional cost, but totally worth it for the flexibility.

Plus, you take the garment off for an hour a day to shower, and again, you might prefer one at night, and a different one in the day.

Ps. I had 'buyers remorse' too!! Lol. I called to cancel mine the week after I booked it!! The coordinator talked me out if it, and I'm very glad she did!! Totally normal. It'd be weird if you weren't hesitating!!

Wowwwww. Thanks LP22! That's comforting to hear that your swelling has subsided. Thanks for all your suggestions!!!! This really helps! My surgery is in 23 days!!! Oh my!!!! I have an appointment with my ps tomorrow.

Ok. I'm glad to hear that his is normal. Yes. My coordinator is absolutely great!!! She always has time to speak with me. I like that. I don't feel like they got my deposit and now don't care about my concerns. She is soooooo patient and kind! Thanks again Lp22! I can't wait to be on your side (post op)!

Awwwwww! Thank you so much!!! I needed to hear this. I am addict r to real self at this point. For my own good and bad!!! I read about the foam and put that in my Amazon shopping cart last night. I am sooo happy that you are pleased with you results. I am sooo anxious to see the results of this lipo. My thighs have been one of my issues for so little long. These jokers are huge and even with weight loss.... They go down a bit but they are still big. Lol. I like what you said, "Lipo is the gift that keeps on giving"! Well that's a gift I plan to cherish forever. And oh yes, I keep reading about how important the compression garment is. Bad much as I hate girdles, spans, or control tops...... I for sure will be wearing that garment. I'm not going to sabotage my results after spending all this money!! I will be the most obedient patient. Lol. Thanks again for your advice!!! I will definitely keep you all posted!!!

You go girl!!!!! I can't wait to hear about your surgery!!! Take great care of yourself!!!!

Also, check out, " 12 Things I Wish I knew before Tummy Tuck Surgery" there's lots of great info on there to read!!! It's one women's story on Real Self!!! She's right on!!!

Thanks Pattycake. This also very helpful! Your the best!

I had full confidence in Dr Banks for my BA, which I know is a different proceedure than you're getting. But I think if you don't have that confidence after your meeting w her maybe you should reconsider awarding her your surgery. My friend got lipo by dr banks against dr banks recommendation of a tummy tuck. Her results were not what she wanted but she was given all the info and warnings upfront. Good luck and please keep us posted!

I appreciate your response. I am happy that you had great results from your BA. Please don't get me wrong. I had a great consultation with Dr. Banks. I just was not as educated as I am now, therefore my anxiety went through the roof after reading some of the negative reviews. I still have confidence in her and will be meeting with her again prior to my pre op appointment. Despite the reviews.....I can honestly say that my consult went well. It's just that due to my lack of knowledge....I was not well versed at that time to ask the appropriate questions. Nonetheless.... I am ready now.... I'm just anxious and scared as the time draws closer. I have confidence in her expertise and realize that every ps will not be able to please each and every patient. Especially when they go against her advice. I put everything in the hands of God!!

Knowledge is power. I spends hours on hours on this site. It can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. You will do great. Please keep us posted. I understand about buyer's remorse, as I am struggling with that myself. As mother's and/or wives we take care of everyone but self. See it as a treat for all of your hard work.

Yes indeed Kymkym65! You are so right. I live on this site. Can't seem to stay off of it. Lol. The more I read ....the more I learn. I will definitely keep you all posted Thanks for reaching out. We are all in this together! As a mother and wife that's all we do really! So yes, this time the gift is for ME!!! Have you had your procedure as yet?

I am scheduled November 23rd. I am ready but scared at the same time. I have so much to get done before then. I am happy that we can support and encourage one another. It's time to get our bodies back. Yay!!!!!

Yes girl!! We in this together! Wowwwwwww! You scheduled right before thanksgiving! Can't wait to get my body back!!

Thanks Pattycake0331!

Thanks Kymkym65!

Thanks lp22! It's about to go down!