Mommy Makeover- Tummy Tuck with Liposuction of Hips and Breast Lift

I think the 2 week mark was a turning point for me. After the first week I was still very sore in my abdomen, as if I had done some crazy intense ab workouts. My breast have not been painful at all, maybe I am just not noticing compared to the discomfort from my abdomen? Dr. Snyder told me at my 1 week follow up that I could go back to sleeping in my bed and get out of that awful recliner which helped my back so much! Wearing Spanx is also better than that binder garment I was not the biggest fan of.
I went back to work 2 days before the 2 week mark, but I have been taking it slow. I did have to come home and sneak a nap one afternoon ;) Most of my coworkers knew what I was having done so they have been helping me, and I sit at a desk so nothing too strenuous. Even with the swelling my clothes are too big and don't fit the same, I cannot wait for everything to settle down so I can go shopping!
I made a freezer full of meals (my hubby can't cook) so I have still been eating good, I would definitely recommend doing that ahead of time. I have eaten 2 whole pineapples after surgery and I have hardly any bruising! Even on my hips where I had liposuction (which I hear usually bruises) I have always been told that eating fresh pineapple can help reduce bruising but now I am definitely a believer.
Every time I look down at my new flat tummy and perky breasts I think why didn't I do this sooner?

Today was 3 days since surgery and I am doing more things little by little! The first night I stayed in the overnight facility at Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery with a nurse which was great because I think that first night may have been to intense for my hubby! Once I came home the next day I did take Percocet every 4 hours but had some numb areas as Dr. Snyder had used Exparel which is longer lasting and better than a pain pump. That's stuff was a godsend! By the second morning I had switched over to ibuprofen which was nice as the Percocet had made me hot and itchy! Day 2, I ate more (fruit: strawberries and bananas, crackers, soup) I drank more and felt much better getting up and down. I attempted a shower on Day 2 and it was a hot mess! I didn't want to move without my binder on (love/hate relationship with that thing!) and felt like I was too fragile to be moving without garment or bra and dressings on. I didn't even wash my hair which was what I wanted to do most! But, it really tired me out and I slept pretty good the night of Day 2, I only woke up once needing more ibuprofen. So today, Day 3, I can get up all by myself! I have more appetite, but am still very sore and I only get up to use the bathroom every 2 hours or so. I took a real shower today that was 100% more successful than yesterday, I washed my hair and everything. Only things I am concerned about this far: haven't had a bowel movement yet even tho I am taking lots of Colace (sorry if that's TMI!), my back is starting to hurt from all of this reclining, I am ready to be up and moving already, I don't do well stuck in a recliner!
My husband has turned out to be the most amazing caretaker! He has surprised me and I will owe him big time after this! He has been telling me drink more, eat more, logging my meds, etc. But, I am so grateful that I do not have drains, I think that may have been too much. I woke up from surgery asking the nurses if I had drains as Dr. Snyder had told me he was going to try and do the procedure without placing them :)
I didn't snap a picture when I had the binder and bra off before my shower, but I will try to add a picture to my next update.

I saw Dr. Snyder at Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery for my preop appointment last week, and am getting very excited for my upcoming surgery. I spent a good portion of the appointment with Dr. Snyder's nurse, Jennifer and I cannot say enough great things about her as well; she went through the entire surgery, what to expect, all of my pre/post instructions. I love that she was there for my initial consultation, my preop and will be there for my surgery, a familiar face!
Dr. Snyder then reviewed the surgery with me, what to expect, where my incisions will be, etc. After talking with him my nerves melted away and I know that I am in amazing hands. At this point, I guess most of my anxiety lies in having to be off work after surgery, not be able to be up and around my house, with my daughter, etc. I have been reading the entries from women on this site that have had similar surgeries, how did you prepare your household before a recovery this long? I have a supportive husband but I handle all of the cooking, most of the cleaning, laundry, homework help, etc. Any advice is much appreciated :)