50 year old TT, Maryville IL

So 2 1/2 years later, hormones for menopause, plus my thyroid got out of whack....my flanks are protruding and I hate the way I look in pants without spanks. If I put on jeans...my sides overlap. I am not sure why my PS did not do liposuction with tummy tuck but oh well...will get it done now. I am really frustrated that I went through all that expense and PAIN and now still don't love how I look. I have read a lot of reviews here where girls say their hips (flanks) look much bigger after tummy tuck without lipo. I have an apt with a new PS on 10-3....I am very excited. How much did you guys pay for lipo? I think I just need my flanks, back and a little on my tummy. Will take pics soon...having a lazy Sunday for once. :) I'm not sure how to change PS name on here.

3 weeks and went back to work. I am a nurse and worked an 11 hour day...it was rough and then noticed part of my incision weeping and very red. UGH. Went back to PS yesterday and I have an infection. I was running low grade fever. He says it happens and I caught it early so I am now on antibiotics. I am not a good sit still person but I guess that's what I need to do for a few days. I don't want to mess this up . $7000 and some serious pain! I was really down in the dumps last night but I also was feeling crappy with low grade fever. I have always bounced back so fast from everything and it seems like this is such a slow process. I still am uncomfortable when I stand up. I know this is all normal but I am such an impatient patient. I am an excellent nurse but a horrible patient!! LOL I go back to work Friday and my doctor wrote a note to only work 7 hour shifts so that should help. I have a wonderful support system so I know this too shall pass and I will be fine.
I just want to wake up tomorrow and no swelling...and I can run my 3 miles and work out again!!! And then I really woke up.....LOL Patience is a virtue but not one of my best assets! :)

2 weeks post op. I am feeling so much better. I did laundry today and ran errands. I got my nails done so I feel girly again! Went to Target and did a little grocery shopping. I am feeling stronger every day. My abs still feel so tight and can't completely lie flat yet but I am getting there. Walking sat 4.0 instead of running 5.0 on treadmill but at least I am doing something. I was in really good shape and ran 3 miles the day before surgery so my PS said I could start walking on treadmill this week. If you have not worked out before...do not think you can do it at 2 weeks post op. :) Love this website....it has answered so many questions that I otherwise would have been bugging the crap out of my PS. LOL