Full Tummy Tuck W/lipo on Sides - Roseville, CA

Ok so first thing that is most important to have is a good recliner chair. One that is comfortable to sleep in and make sure u can put up and down the foot rest with little effort or u will need more help. Also, purchase a walker. One with 4 wheels and a seat. It will be ur 2nd best friend. Don't rent one or buy one new. Check thrift stores or Craigslist. I got a brand new one ($155 walker) for $45 from a thrift store I found on Craigslist. Also make sure u have plenty of food that is not too messy and easy to make/eat. I lived on the Campbell's soup in hand cups and ritz crackers for like the first 2 days. You will want old pj pants that u can wear low and not be too tight or too long that u will trip on since u will be wearing them lower than normal. I actually safety pinned some and cut some of my older ones. Don't wear anything u don't expect to get fluid on or smell. Tank tops (loose ones) are great to have too. If u have any questions about what to eat/not eat or drink or drugs to not take/take pre-op I have all that info as well. I am also a newly non-smoker.

You are awesome. Thank you so much!! I'll take any addl info you might have. I have a recliner but realized the other day that it won't be easy enough to put the leg rest back down. I'll have to search for another one.

No problem! Just posted my before photo. Any questions feel free to ask.

I am feeling much better now on my 10th day. I was able to drive 4 days after surgery (don't do if if pain killers effect u negatively) but was still using a walker to walk. Now I am mostly walking unassisted and even cleaned a bit of my house and put away a ton of laundry today almost by myself.

That's awesome to hear!! I hope I'm doing as good as you are after 10 days. I want to go to thanksgiving with my family, but u don't know if that's gonna happen!

When is your procedure?

Nov. 18th, my family doesn't know I'm having surgery, they would defiantly know something was wrong with me!! I'm just going to tell them I'm sick :)

You might be able to go but u would have to wear loose clothes to hide the drains. But that's all depending on how u are feeling. And remember, when u start to feel better, that's when u can overdue activity. Trust me. Take it as easy as u can because if u over do it u will feel it a few hours later. Good Luck!!

Thanks for the advice!

Hi Jen! Thanks for commenting. I actually don't have before photos that I took myself. Totally spaced it and had not found this site. But Dr. Lee took some and I will ask for a copy tmrw at my visit. I will post a couple post op at 6 days here in a few min. Although it gets better everyday. My drains are supposed to (hopefully both) come out tmrw at my appt. will post update and photos after. But on a good note I am only 10 days post op and some spots of my incision are completely healed. Small spots but u can hardly see anything there!! The incision itself looks good and is healing well. Updates later!

If you're looking to sell your walker and recliner I would be interested in purchasing them from you. I won't need them until the last week in Dec. Let me know.

I would definately be willing to sell the walker. I only used it for 5 days and its still almost like new. I paid $45 for it would u just pay me the same? I would be willing to drive it to u as well. Just let me know.