Mini Tummy Tuck with muscle repair

49 years old. 2 big babies in my 30s left extra skin, and a pooch that wouldn't go away. 5'8", 140 lbs. After years of contemplation, I finally did the surgery. Today in fact! There aren't too many reviews for minis, so I thought I might be able to help someone

Last night was quite uncomfortable because of having to sleep in a “v” shape, but not terribly painful. Today is much more painful- my stomach just has a fiery burning feeling. I haven’t taken any pain pills since last evening, so that’s probably why. They help, but I don’t want to be sleepy, so I’m holding off.
I feel best walking around, and my number one recommendation is to get yourself a walker with wheels. Walking hunched over kills your back.

I had a drainless mini tt, so I woke up from surgery in my compression garment, and hadn’t unwrapped myself until today’s post op visit. It looks really good, but very swollen. (I will try to post pics later). I’m feeling very fearful and depressed because it’s hurting like crazy today. I felt pretty good yesterday- no pain pills, no real pain walking around, so to have it hurt so much today is overwhelming and depressing! It just feels like a burning, pulling sensation. I did have to travel about 3 hrs round trip to get to the doctor, and they removed the protective dressing over the incision and put on a tighter compression garment. Has anyone else felt like they were going backwards at around this time?