Four Months post op, extended tummy tuck (hips) and lipo- doing great -Olympia, WA

I had lipsuction of my thieghs and breast implants about two years ago. I wanted to have fat removed from my abdomen as well but it was suggested that I would not be satisfied with the results and that a tummy tuck would be the best option. Since I was having so much done at the time I opted to pass on the extra surgery and now I have decided it's time to complete my last item on the cosmetic wish list and have the tuck.

I was also concerned about how I'd feel regarding the scar it will leave but weighed the pro's and con's and finally made the decision to go for it! My husband is very supportive and I would not have felt as confident if it weren't for his encouragment. Of course he thinks I am fine the way I am, but wants me to be happy!

I will also be getting some lipo on my hips as I felt there was a bit of a "contour" issue from the previous surgery.

Alas, the dreaded pre surgery pictures. I had my pre op appointment two days ago. I was given a boat load of percocet (a sure sign of what is to come) and some antibiotics, some type of suppository for nausea (would much prefer one that would be taken orally!) and stool softener. I was also given a walker to borrow until Ifelt able to walk without trouble.

My mother is coming tomorrow for the week, I am so glad I will have her and my loving husband here for me. Even though I have had surgeries before, this one is really starting to get in my head and keeps me up at night with anxiety.

Got all the Tday shopping done and house clean so the nesting is complete for now.

First day post op. Everything went well, I was in surgery for about five hours (but felt more like five min.) the trip home was about 45 min but felt longer since I was waiting to get a small bite to eat and then take my pain meds (and boy did I need them). I expected this surgery to be a rough recovery compared to my others, and that is true (although I am sure it always seems worse in the moment). I haven't been off my recliner chair other than to shuffle to the bathroom. I have two drain tubes on and I am wearing a compression garmet so I cannot see anything really- I feel that there is padding or gauze around where the incisions are. I have a extended incision (going around to the back on each side) as the doctor is pulling up some sag around my thieghs - basically a lower body lift. I also had the lipo on my hips and inner theighs but dont notice that too much with the soreness of the tummy. Will try to get pictures later but feel limited on my energy so this will be it for now.