Medial Thigh Lift with Liposuction Lipodema, Edema, 100+ Pound Weight Loss

I have been contemplating this procedure for several years. I've already had a breast reduction, bracheoplasty, TT MR hernia repair and belt lipectomy in 2017 & 18 respectively. After my abdominal procedures, I developed edema in my thighs, which was pronounced in my left leg. 18 months ago, my left thigh was 1" larger in circumference than my right. As of 12/19 it had grown to 2.5" larger, with new fatty deposits on my saddlebag area as well as just above my waist on my lower back.
My thighs were swelling with every menstrual cycle, and they seemed to gain a bit of size each month that never went away.
I knew the only way to address the issues I was having was a thigh lift. I scheduled the procedure in 11/19, made arrangements to be off work for 6 weeks to recover, and had my surgery yesterday 1/8/20.
I'm posting pre op photos as well as the pre surgery marks Dr. Sinha drew on me.
So far this is definitely the most brutal of the Sx I've experienced. Being debilitated is extremely demoralizing, but I know I have to be gentle with myself in order to heal with the best outcome.

First check in with my surgeon today, Incision sites are looking good with minimal seepage. I got rewrapped and given a compression garment to put on in a couple days. They've given me the option of putting it on myself or coming in to the office if I don't feel confident in my ability to get dressed in it.

I can already see a tremendous difference in my legs, even with the post surgical swelling at (hopefully) its peak. I think my outcome will be spectacular. I have the expected amount of bruising around the lipo sites, honestly it doesn't look bad at all. Swelling has been worst around my lower ab/hips/butt region. Kinda like a BBL. This was not the look I was going for, lol.
I'm definitely feeling beat up, but I had been as mentally prepared for and tried to have as realistic an idea of my physical limitations postsurgery as I possibly could. I am trying to be as not grumpy as humanly possible regarding my limited mobility. That is honestly the most difficult part for me. I'm used to being on my feet 8+hours per day and am very active with exercise + training my dog. It feels like my wings are clipped :(
I wish I had realized how critical ice packs would be for this surgery. Right now I'm basically surrounded by them from mid sternum to my knees. Ice has helped sooo much with swelling and general discomfort. The compression garments/ACE bandages also feel good on the incision sites, not totally certain why, but after wrapping my thighs about half my pain disappeared immediately.
I'm cleared to shower on Sunday. That will be the Best Day Ever. :) I'll get some photos then, and post a short update.

I discovered early this morning the lower end of my sutures on my right leg had opened. Its about 4' long. Looks horrible, but discharge is normal serum/blood w no sign of infection.
The jp drain on the right side had barely had anything coming out, but the area near my knee was swollen and felt stretched to the limit. I'm thinking this happened while I was asleep, and was due to too much internal pressure. Treatment will be a wet to dry bandage, and I'm on oral antibiotics. It looks as good as can be expected, but still is horrifying in appearance.