Turning 40...Mom of 3...Breast Lift W/Implants, Lipo on Inner/Outer Thighs and Abdomen - Raleigh, NC

Surgery is July 9th and bday is July 18th? I think realistically you'll be 40 and in a lot of pain! ;) But give it a few more weeks after and your belated bday gift will be a fab bod for sure!! Good luck!

That's a great gift 39andHolding! I too will be 40 this year. I'm 9 days post op and still learning from this process. I had a full TT w/ lipo, a BL w/aug, (540/575cc saline implants) and lipo of outer thighs-WOW. This site can be a supportive, helpful, and informative place, but it can also make you worry a little so don't be afraid to ask questions, especially of your surgeon. You mentioned prep; you can check my profile out for a list of the things I bought, or prepared so I was ready for this surgery. I did end up getting a few more items than what was on the original list as I found I needed them. Not everything was used, and everyone's list is slightly different. I can tell you for a fact that what I appreciated most was my walker, (for the 1st 5 days) a toilet seat riser, my recliner and abundance of pillows, my shower stool, and pain meds. For my meds I used my iPad to make my daily list of everything I had to take as well as used the timer on my phone so I didn't miss a dose-of anything! I had 4 prescribed meds to take: antibiotic-Keflex, pain-Norco, anti nausea-Zofran, and a muscle relaxer-Valium. Added to that, I took colace and ate prunes for those 1st several days. I've now finished taking all my prescribed meds, for the exception of a refill of Norco, of which I got off track of and paid for it with pain I thought would have already gone away. :( I got into a bad habit of overdoing it, thinking I was wonder woman. I now take 1/2 anywhere from 4-6 hours and if needed, 2 extra-strength Tylenol in between. This healing process is no joke. Even simple things like sweeping and loading the dishwasher can be tiring so make sure you have a good support system in place and don't stress about the house. Luckily, I've got an amazing husband who did everything from helping me sit, get up, prop my pillows, empty my drains, get up w/me to take my meds, shower, etc. For the 1st couple days you will probably need help with almost every move you make-and that's ok. It's all a process and I don't regret it one minute. I wish you lots of luck and quick healing! Keep updating, it really does help.