Painful As Hell! - Miami, FL

Dear sisters, all the reviews you read that describe pain will NOT prepare you for the real deal. I believe myself to have high pain tolerance level. This surgery is no joke! And to think that it's elective?! Having said this, I was informed and our forums here to give an idea what to expect. The most uncomfortable aspect has trying to sleep comfortably. Placing a small pillow wedge just under the tummy to tilt you slightly backwards without laying on your butt has helped. I had planned for this since last year. It wasn't 7-months later however that I did it out of the whim. The timing was 'right' as there was never going to be a better time, I don't think. Back to pain, on a scale of 1-10, this is a 10. Remember, it's all subjective but for me, it's a 10. I'll post pics soon as I can't take any of my own just yet.

Hi sisters, a few pics from post op day three plus a few recommendations. First, I thought I asked to go to town on my back. I still see rolls and my back rather untouched. Hmmm. Will have to ask him why. Granted, because this is not my normal weight and I do work out, I know I won't have the rolls once I get on my workout regimen. I think I'll be fine but, if do remember to ask exactly for what you'd like done. For example, I was sure to ask to get the fat pocket under the breasts. You can see he did that thought I'm not sure why my boobs are so bruised? They were so frinking perky when I walked out that my BF loved them. Anyway, the front pic has too many shadows as my tummy is not that lumpy. However, I did go up one size on my 2nd garment to give myself breathing room and also apply a foam pad on my abdomen. I see the doc Friday so I'll take new pics then. Also, I might have a lymphatic massage so that should help smooth out my skin. Skin turgor is key so, if you already have loose skin, it will show even more. Just keep that in mind. Sleeping was better by straddling a body pillow. I doubled it up so I was off the bed with my knees on the bed. Use a soft head pillow for your face. You'll be able to sleep much better if you do this rather than lying flat on the bed. To save money, double head pillows and straddle them. They'll work just as well. Diapers, you'll only need four at the most. Don't bring a whole bundle. Also, save money on chuck pads. The office suggested I buy a plastic shower curtain at the dollar store, and towels to go on top. We had one large plastic bag which we cut open, then used small plastic bags underneath towels. I've yet to open my chucks pad. Since the blood has quite a bit of water, it will wash off rather well from the towels. Another thing I did was place a small plastic trash bag underneath my clothes between my garment, and my blouse. Since I had to lay flat on the back seat of the car and didn't want to get my clothes bloody, it worked like a charm. Since he obviously didn't go to town on me, I stopped leaking from any incision on day two. I drove today for the first time. Perhaps a bit early but I had to to go get food. The BBL Pillow (google it, you'll find at Pila Port Creations) worked like a charm. Finally, I can't find the phone number of the lady I bought my garments from, once in Miami. But, her name is Andrea and she has a small kiosk inside the Miami International Mall. Her kiosk is the passageway leading to, or away from the food court, which is next to Macy's. The price for the garments are $89 with no sleeve, and $99 with sleeves, compared to $150 to $250 at the MDs office. Stay away from store that also sells garments near Old Navy. The quality is poor, service bad, and prices high.