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PO Day 20; Diva is now on the FLAT SIDE with a TT, MR, Lipo(Flanks)

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19 days post

PO Day 20. I am feeling wonderful. I still have...

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PO Day 20. I am feeling wonderful. I still have one drain and I am only emptying it twice a day, every 12 hours and it is only putting out 20cc within that 12 hours. I feel that it is infected, because it has a really loud smell. I have it covered with a bandage and a pad and it still finds a way of leaking out and getting my undies wet. I know this is TMI and I apologize up front. My incisions are healing well because they do itch but not as much as I thought that they would. I am still wearin my binder and so happy to report that some of the swelling has gone down. On PO Day 18, I took a pic of myself and you can see the difference. I want you to check out the pic and let me know what you think. I am praying that this is a good sign that the swelling is going to go down even more so soon. I go for my weekly appointment this Friday and prayerfully he will take out the last drain. I think this drain has worn out its welcome and it is time for this thing to be evicted. I tried to sleep on my left side and let me tell you, that was a nightmare. It felt as if everything from the right was trying to join in on the left. I will also say that I am finally sleeping in my bed. I moved to sleeping in my bed the night of PO day 17 and I am loving it. Tomorrow is my 3 week PO since my surgery and I still say this daily......I DO NOT REGRET THIS AT ALL

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John Whitt, MD (retired)

John Whitt, MD (retired)

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March 13, 2013
Hello there, yes the swelling has gone down. Watch out now. You are going to be something else by the Summer. Looking Good. My day is FRIDAY. Still a little nervous but SO READY for it to be over.
March 13, 2013
I was just thinking of you earlier today. I know you are just a ball of nerves but take it from me who was a ball of nerves just like you are now, you will be fine and you will better than that. I am sitting on pins and needles with you and cant wait for it to be over with you. I feel that my swelling has picked back up today but I am going to take my binder off for about 20 minutes so that my skin can breathe and I will see if it really has swelled back up some. I was so happy when I took that pic Sunday at the way the swelling had gone down. I normally do not like taking pics but that is one pic I am loving. Yes, I want to make jaws drop this summer because everyone has only seen me with the butt belly for years and have forgotten what I looked like without that belly. I am now worried that the site that still has the drain has gotten infected. It is draining out onto the guaze and the pad that I have on it and it still somehow leaks out and onto my underwear. It has an odor. I will find out Friday when I go back to the doctor. If you are like me, you will have some sort of electronic in hand so that you can update as soon as you wake up from surgery. Are you going home the same day or staying overnight like I did?
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March 14, 2013
I pray you do not have an infection. Yes, I am going home the same day. I've been cleaning like a mad women getting things ready for my family to take care of me. I read on this site from another TT review that her PS told her not to put the binder on the first week because her skin needed to breath and heal before putting the binder on. I meant to research that, but I will ask my PS on Friday. I've got to tell you what happened to me on Tuesday morning at 3:30am. I was alseep and woke up to a feeling on my ear, I swept at it with my hand thinking it was my hair. It was not, it was a water bug in my EAR. I freaked out completely. My daughter woke up, screaming what's wrong; I was able to tell her. We went to the ER, they could not get it out because it was so far down my ear canal. The ER did kill it and get some of it out, but I had to wait until 8:00am to see the ENT to get the reminder of it out. I WAS MORTIFIED. SCREAMING LIKE A LUNATIC. That is an experience I do not wish upon anyone. I asked my daughter how was she going to take care of me and she was acting just as bad as I was. LOL LOL LOL. She said "that's different". LOL LOL LOL. That's my bady. She turned 18 in December.
March 14, 2013
I am so glad that I had to stay overnight. The help was a huge help with the nurses and everything. They were the best and I really didnt want to leave because they treated me with kid gloves. I am glad that I had a binder on when I woke up because even to this day, I will take it off once a day for about 20-30 minutes and I cant wait to get it back on. My skin needs to have that closeness and comfort of the binder. I go back on Friday and I am going to ask for a CG. OMG.....I would have died instantly if that would have happened to me. I dont like bugs and I am like your daughter. I dont blame you I would have passed out, died and surgery would have been cancelled due to death. I am sorry but I had to stop and hold on to my stomach with my pillow so that I could laugh at this. I needed that good laugh. Now you are going to have me looking around and covering my ears to make sure nothing is going to get in my ear. I agree with your daughter, that is different but at the same time, if you are screaming in pain she cant start screaming "whats wrong." She will have to think quick on her feet. My daughter that was here for me that really took care of me is my 12 year old daughter. She jumps and does not complain. Your daughter will do the same. She will do a wonderful job. Tell her I have faith in her. What you need to do is when you start to get nervous, just think of that moment and your nerves will go away. Trust me when I tell you, a good story is like an ice breaker and calms the nerves. I am so excited for you because you are almost there, you are down to hours now. What time do you have to be at the hospital?
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March 14, 2013
I'm glad I gave you a laugh today. Yes, my daughter will take very good care of me. I am anxious and nervous at the same time. So ready for this to be over and back at home, healing. I've got to be there at 7:00am.
March 15, 2013
I remember those feelings and once it is all over with, you will sit back and think why you were even nervous in the first place. I am anxious for you as well...when I get up in the morning and head out for my appointment, you will be at your hospital. The healing time is the best time...it gives you time to reflect on yourself. I have heard some people go thru the depression and think "why did they do this to themselves", but to be honest, I never did have that depression nor the thought. As long as you have positive, powerful, prayed up people around you....your journey will be blessed
September 19, 2013
Hi Congrats on your decision! hope everything turn out the way you luje! can I ask what your weight was prior to surgery? Only cause I'm not in my ideal weight (about 25 over) but I'm really tired of carrying around my belly ass!! It's actually what makes me look big!
September 7, 2014
Do you have any updated photos? I would love to see what you look like now. I am thinking of having a TT and I live in Louisville, KY so I've been researching to find a Plastic surgeon
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16 days post

PO Day 16 and I had my second doctors visit. I...

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PO Day 16 and I had my second doctors visit. I have no regrets with my procedure or the surgeon. I love his office staff as well as him. I have been treated with the upmost respect since day one. Today he removed the stitches that were in my BB. I didnt realize that I had the kind of sutures that had to be removed and with that being said, I didnt feel a thing because I am still numb in that area. I do have alot of itching on my sides and along the incision line but I am going to say that that is the nervers trying to reconnect. I dont scratch and the itching is not so bad that I need to put something on it. Today was also the day that he took 3 out of the 4 drains out. One of the drains that was on my right side and going thru my mons pubic was giving me alot of pain so he said to go ahead and take it out and when the nurse pulled it out, it had a really long blood clot and it was actually clogging the drain but not to the point that the fluid was backing up and causing me problems. We both looked at that tube and then at each other and that clot was so long it looked like a worm for sure. Then that site area began to really drain once the tube was out and the clot was not blocking it. I go back next Friday and the one last drain that is left should be ready to come out. I am still numb in my stomach but I could feel as she was pulling the drain tube out and it felt really funny. I am now hoping that since the drains are out, maybe some of the swelling will go down as well. I am going to bo and buy some pineapple juice tomorrow because another friend of mine here on RS has said that pineapple juice is suppose to be good for the swelling.
I am now in the market for looking for a good CG. Does anyone know where I can look for a good CG now that I am 2 weeks and 2 days past my surgery? I would love to be able to walk in a store to get one and try it on to make sure it fits but if that is not feasible then I will have to order one online. As you guys can see in my pics, the binder that I have is coming apart so I need a CG ASAP. I am open for any suggestions. I need help with this one.

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March 8, 2013
OMG, where have you been? I was getting worried that you were not going to post anymore. Don't you do that again young lady. I look forward to hearing from you. LOL
March 8, 2013
Oh I am sorry I have been here. I just hadn't had much change to report. I did take a pic and put on here but no one has said anything about. I thing the swelling is going down slowly but surely
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March 8, 2013
Ok, How was your appointment? You look great. What are you taking for the swelling?
March 9, 2013
My appointment went great. I got 3 out of 4 drains taken out. I am not taking anything for swelling but I am looking for something for swelling. If you find out if someone has something that works by all means share it with me
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March 9, 2013
Congrats with the drains. What did the PS do about preventing blood clots? How long was your surgery? I decided not to have the MR, because my muscles are in good condition, only around 1/2 inch apart, not bad at all. I read someone said Pineapple Juice helps with the swelling. I think I'm going to reach for natural products instead of more medicine.
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March 9, 2013
So, I'm only having Libo on my flanks and TT without MR. My recovery shouldn't be too bad, I was told.
March 9, 2013
No your recovery shouldnt be too bad. To be honest, I had the Lipo of the flanks and the MR with the TT and I did exceptional well as far as with the management of pain. I was never at a point of being in tears because the pain was so bad or sitting and waiting for the pain meds to kick in to stop the pain. You are going to do great. I would suggest getting the Bromelain and Arnica to help with your swelling and pain.
March 9, 2013
After your surgery they will tell you to just dont lay there. Get up and walk and drink plenty of fluids. He never said anything about preventing blood clots but I know that you cant just lay there, you have to get up and walk like every couple of hours around in the house. He had my surgery set for 4 hours but before we went back to surgery he said that it should not take no more than 3 hours. I have heard that about the pineapple juice and I guess I will have to go and buy a couple of jugs of it tomorrow. After surgery, he had put a pain pump on me and I could hit that button every 8 minutes. Well, I only hit that button when I had to go to the bathroom and I had to get back in the bed. That didnt hurt me per say, I was feeling like my skin was on fire at my incision site so that was the only time I had pain meds in the hospital. The day that I was discharged, I took one pain pill instead of two that morning because he wanted to see how well the meds were going to work for me and I took another one once I got home and another one before bed that night. The next day, I went to just taking pain meds at night before bed just so I could sleep comfortably. You will do wonderfully and I cant wait to see your pics.
March 9, 2013
Hi ZumbaD! Ur looking hot mama! Some of the girls are using Bromelain for the swelling.... u can get it online... just google it.. I got mine from amazon.com. I got the one by 'Now Foods' 500 mg and they are 120 veg capsules and have all natural ingredients. Hope this helps. Happy healing :]
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March 9, 2013
Thank you ZumbaDiva, I feel I am going to do fine as well, just anxious. I'm excited about the new ME.
March 9, 2013
I had the bromelain and started taking it 3 days prior to surgery and now I am out but it didnt do much for my swelling. It did keep the bruising away.
March 9, 2013
I know how you feel....I was feeling the same way before my surgery. I am anxious with you and for you. I am anxious to see my body once this swelling goes down. You deserve to be excited about YOU. It is an unreal feeling once you wake up from the procedure and you will notice a big difference because you will no longer be the Janice3962 with the protruding belly, you will be the HOT, SEXY Janice3962 with a flat belly
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March 8, 2013
Hanging butt belly. LOL. That's funny. I will be happy when I can say that. Next Friday is my day. YEAH.
March 8, 2013
I can't wait for you to join me and many others on this side. You will know then what I mean about having the butt in front as your belly...lol
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March 8, 2013
Lol it's also called a bootydo. I'm so glad mine is gone.
March 9, 2013
LOL...you are so right tjuana...I thank GOD that mind is gone
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March 8, 2013
Is there a certain binder that has to be worn. I ask because, I have some very good girdles. LOL
March 8, 2013
I don't think that a certain binder matters because the one that he put on me during my surgery is falling apart so I ask for another one and she gave me one that is not as wide. I am going to order me one that is wider and has more curves
March 9, 2013
hey baby girl looking good... i got new cg by the colombian makers of fajas de prada and the material is very good i recommend to anyone past the 2 weeks post op mark. i will post pics of mine tomorrow. i started with a 2xl and.im currently a large so im shrinking lil by lil im currently 17 weeks post op.
March 9, 2013
also they lift your butt so im booty looking right im excited
March 9, 2013
what is the website? I want to order mine now.
March 9, 2013
How much did you pay for yours? I am excited now. Just in case I miss your picture, can you send me the information here or in a private chat message to me.
March 9, 2013
http://www.misfajas.com/altacompresion/faja-brasier-sisa-rodilla-cierre-lateral
March 9, 2013
i just posted the link to the cg make sure you have 3 people to help you put it on because you will need them i cant put it on my own just yet...
March 9, 2013
Thank you soooo much
UPDATED FROM ZumbaDiva
15 days post

I am now PO day 16 and I have my good moments as...

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I am now PO day 16 and I have my good moments as well as my bad moments. I still have my drains and I go to the doctor at 9:30am this morning and I am so looking forward to it. Last week, he left both drains in and took the bandag from my naval and it is still HOT looking. Drain number one is still draining out fluid and it is dark red. On Wednesday it put out 50 CC for the whole day and today it put out 30 CC. To be honest I would rather he leave that one in another week or a few more days because the amount is still great. Drain number two on the other hand has been my favorite one. For the past couple of days it has hardly put anything out. Today's total was 5 CC, so I feel confident that he will take that one out and I feel safe with him doing so. Drain one has been my trouble drain. It hurts at the site of where it is going in and no matter how I walk, I can feel it pulling in my mons pubic. I had pulled on the tube that goes into my hip area last Saturday night and I believe I pulled the stitch loose. It has been bleeding more and I also think that it may be infected.
I am still sleeping in my recliner and for some reason I have been stretching while I am sleeping and when I wake of the mornings, I begin to have some pain but it does not last long. I am due to go back to work on the 13th, but at this point that is up in the air. I still have a great deal of swelling and I would love for anyone that has any tips or tricks on getting this swelling down, I am all ears with an open purse to buy whatever I need just so that it goes down. My binder that was put on me the day of my surgery is falling apart. When I say that it is falling apart, it is literally tearing. I am posting pic and I am still swollen(I hope that that is what it is), but still happy that I still do not have the hanging butt belly. Check out the new pics and I will update everyone when I get home from the doctors office.

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