Full Tummy Tuck and Liposuction of Love Handles - Los Angeles, CA

Three weeks post-op: Today was my first day at the gym after my surgery. I started going out for walks since Monday, July 5th to get used to working out again. Today I did very light cardio for 1 hour(walking on the treadmill and cycling). I have been massaging my breasts and tummy with warm olive oil for a while. So far things look good. It has been a tough three weeks. Looking forward to the next couple months of recovery.

Today is day 11 after the surgery. I feel much better, though some of the stitches are still wet. I have to be very careful with my reflexes and actions. Still sleeping on the wedge pillow, which will continue for next couple months. I am not on any medication, no pain killers and thank god but there is no pain. The area below my navel is still numb. Some parts of my lower back are still bruised and red. Though its getting normal. I use the binder more than 18-20 hours a day. The swelling on my breasts is slowly subsiding. The stitches are not dry as yet and I can still feel a pinch once in a while. Overall, the recovery seems faster after the drains are out. I am applying neospirin everyday to make sure there is no infection in the cuts. My fifth post-op visit is scheduled for Friday, July 2nd.

Today was my third Post op visit to remove the drains and bandages. Woooooo Hoooo! Finally I am free of the tubes and drains. It feels really good. The scars dont look too bad. Some of the stitches are still wet and it keeps pinching at certain places. I will have to be careful with the stitches. Applying neospirin on the wound should protect it from any kind of infection. I felt a intense burning sensation when the docter pulled the drain tubes out. The sensation lasted for a few seconds. I could also see a considerable improvement in the posture. I am less hunched and can walk more before getting tired. My back is still sore from the lypo. My docter asked me not to wear any compression garment but continue wearing the abdominal binder for next couple weeks. I am going to buy a Gabriella breathable binder from Target tonight. It is specially made for the female body and I read good reviews about it. I have started massaging my back, breasts and stomach twice a day for 15 minutes with warm olive oil. Two more doses of anti-biotics and then I do not have to worry about taking pills every day. Overall I am optimistic about my recover.