Full Tummy Tuck Flat Stomach with Excess Skin? ~* AlkonDoll! ~Linden, NJ

Just had abdominoplasty in Trinitas Hospital of NJ 12/3/2014. I was able to leave the same day so I did- actually I'm sitting on the car as I'm writing this review! Doc Alkon was amazing and I thank him and his staff for such a pleasureful experience! The only issue I had was discomfort after anesthesia aka nausea (no vomiting) but it subsided after about 2 hours and once my IV was removed. I walk hunched a bit but by choice since I feel good enough to walk straight but afraid to affect the scar, and also Docs' order! My throat is a little sore, and it's hard to cough but I'm feeling Ab Fab!! (No pun! Lol) Omg I'm just so overflown with joy I can't write with much details but I'm rest assured I was in the best of hands! Dr. Alkon YOU'RE THE MAN, BABY!! ******Will post pics*******

Well I tooted a bit early haha! I had a rough night but it's day two and two things are happening: I had an asthma attack and ok waiting for my prescription narcotics. So I haven't been taking the scripts' but chewable asprin and Tylenol 4 until I get my pills from the pharmacy and the pain was almost unbearable! But only because I was "coughing from my asthma. Apparently while I had the tubes in throat my lungs were not in favor at all. After waking up my body responded by making lots of phlem that only, and normally, comes out by coughing! I suffered through trying not to cough the entire night and by the time I awoke this morning (6am) I took my Advair with two puffs of Proventil and VOILA! Cough and phlem completely gone (after one more AGONIZING cough, of course!!!). I've been able to sleep after several attempts of repositioning myself, without assistance, in a slightly-elevated, sideways position with pillows between my legs. I am alone so I have zero assistance however I feel conquered to be able to get in and out of bed and make it to the bathroom on my own! (Yay!). Have an appt with my doc tomorrow but I don't think I can make it so I'll call that in ASAP. Doc also called me last night while I was still in the car for a few to check up on me, and before my discomfort really kicked in! Other than that I am fantastic and only really cried about twice! What an accomplishment: Being a Big Girl, and finally getting my pre-baby bod back! Still have yet to post pre op photos I'll try to now :)

My drains are barely filling, I'm able to control my pain better with the Vicodin than the medicine catheter, which also became disconnected. I was called by one of the office staff and she told me "try not to cough". Yeah, like that's realistic after catching a cold and having asthma. But then again Doc Alkon knows my situation better, and he didn't call concerned with any of that. I come from a very athletic background therefore I know my body and it's tolerance. If I was in any unbearable pain or concern I would be sure to seek help. Anyway, my recovery is so far so good, being the most difficult at night since sleeping in one spot can get my muscles very sore. The next time I go in will probably be when the drains are ready to come out - around two weeks. I will keep updating until then.