42 Year Old Much Needed Tummy Tuck and Some Back Lipo - Miami, FL

Hi all I'm 15 days post op. I have to thank God that everything went so well. I was afraid at first because I was thinking I might not wake up from the anesthesia, but those are just the negative thoughts working at your brain. I feel really good still taking my 1000 mg of vitamin c, eating 3 (protein) meals/day with 2 fruits snacks and/or power greens like arugula, spinach, kale, etc....I'm eating pineapple as it contains bromelaine to help with swelling, eating low sodium keeping away from breads, pasta & greasy foods as I know this will not help my healing process. I'm very regular as far as going to the bathroom is concerned only had an issue at day 4 but that got cleared. Water is key, still walking but I stop when I get tired. Listen to your body & don't push your limits. Using Arnica for bruising. Using my butribullet for power greens shakes. I have my raja provided by my dr but willgget me a Colombian raja as I hear are the best for contouring your body. For anyone having doubts......they are normal, but don't allow them to take over you. Dare to experience a new you buy moving forward with your surgery, you will thank yourself for it. My son said wow mommy your belly no longer touches the dinner table and this made me happy. Allow others to care for you, this is very important. Have a good support system around you. I have a 3 yr old and a 7 year old and they knew not to jump on mommy when they saw my drain tubes. Instead, they were both super helpful as well as my husband and mother. I love them all and I love the new "ME"

I'm 12 days post op. Got my drains removed at 10 days post. By day #9 I was draining a bit less than 25 on each drain and so my dr decided to wait a day after to remove drains. It didn't hurt, the nurse asked me to take deep breaths and before I knew it they were gone. Still eating healthy 3 meals/day and 2 snacks (fruits or a veggie smoothie). I drink lots of water, but be careful not to overload on too much water as this too will bloat you up. I'm walking still, I listen to my body. The minute I'm tired, I just go lay down. I can shower freely. I wrap my scar area with sean wrap so I don't wet it which helps you shower freely. I feel good, taking an extra week off of work since my boss is in London..... I figured why not. I swell up at night and this is bothersome cause I feel tight in the stomach area but I have to remind myself that this is the healing process and eventually this swelling will go away. I have some pics! Anyone out there thinking about doing this.....go ahead, do something nice for yourself for a change because you will feel amazing. And anyone in the Miami area, I totally recommend my PS Dr. Sean Simon

Today makes 5 days since my TT, smart lipo of flanks, back, bat wings and abdomen. I feel really good. Been taking care of myself by not eating salty foods, drinking plenty of water, taking 1000 mg of vitamin C, walking for 15 minutes every 2 hours during the day, using arnica for bruising, voltaren for areas of swelling & pain and 1000 mg of vitamin C. Only bothersome areas now are the areas where I had smart lipo which have fluid but I'm doing the massages to get rid of that. I get tired quick. Today I decided to shower and I guess the water was too hot because I almost fainted. My husband showered me and I just kept hearing his voice farther and farther away. I immediately controlled my breathing & raised my arms and started feeling better within secs. That was a bit scary. I'm drinking nitribullet veggie and fruit shakes and I try to eat protein every 3-4 hrs. Don't have much of an appetite. Ok here are some pics I took today. I actually saw my belly today and I love it. I'm so happy and thankful for my PS Dr. Sean Simon or Dr. Magic. I am very pleased. Still a bit bruised, swollen but I'm on my way to recovery. I can't believe I didn't do it sooner.