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Joseph Thornton, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Binder break

Went to my 2nd post op appt today and got my stitches out. I had to get 4 stitches in my right breast where the opening was. Up get those out along with my drain on Tuesday. My waist is super small I'm lying down in this pic. I have NO back fat or fat in my flanks. I'm still swollen around my incision. Just a couple days ago it was wrinkled looking today it has smoothed out a lot. I'm still wearing a foam pad under my binder for additional compression which is working at reducing my swelling. I'm pretty much off my pain meds. Only taking maybe 1 pill a day my doctor was impressed at how great I'm healing.

I sat up today on my own.

Today was the first day I was able to sit up with little to no help. I my incision under my right breast is slightly opening. Surprisingly it doesn't hurt at all. I have my post op appt tomorrow with my PS. My pain ball is almost done so I will be getting that removed tomorrow as well. I don't know if my pain level in my TT incision area will increase. I will post an update tomorrow.

It's done

So I'm on my 2nd day post op. My doctor and team were amazing I stayed in the hospital for 1 day. Dr. Thornton removed 6 liters of fat so I have to drink a gallon of water a day to replenish. I could not do
This without the support of my boyfriend he has turned into my personal nurse. My breasts feel fine, my tummy tuck incision is sensitive but not too painful. The binder makes it a hard to move. I also had partial fat transfer to my butt. So that's sore to in a couple spots. Hands down the lipo areas are the most painful spots. I'll post pics on Monday after my post op appointment with my PS.

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
2600 Glasgow Ave., Newark, Delaware
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Dr. Thornton was extremely thorough. He provided me with detailed information regarding what procedures would be right for my desired results. His staff was excellent and had a wealth of information. He has surpassed my expectations. Can't wait to finish healing so I can post pics.