7 weeks and 3 days - South Africa, ZA

What is temps there? I was clueless as to what to wear too. Now that I've gone through it, I would highly recommend sweats that tie at waist one size too big for you. If it's hot there cut them to shorts, you really won't care if you're pretty those first couple days, trust me! On a shirt I wore a zip up hoodie, but it that's too hot maybe a mans short sleeve button up shirt? Buy big, buy big! The first 3-4 days I wasn't raising my arms up, so, I wanted to wear something that opened in front, but after that a big t-shirt has been working great for me. It has to be big to cover 4 drains remember. Also, this compression garment on your waist makes you pretty warm...I'm always cold and I am hot every day wearing this thing. Good luck on your upcoming day!!!

I wore very loose fitting clothing, some button ups and loose pants, nothing that sits on the panty line. As long as you have your pressure garment/ binder initially you will be fine. What you have said you are pickings sounds perfet, best of luck, enjoy the journey :-)

Yes, absolutely take lots of before pics! You will regret if you don't. Even if you keep a few private just for you, like you said, 'as a reminder'. I bought my undies 2 sizes too big, but also bought just 1 size too big just in case....so I had options. You will need lots of extra space with the compression garment and drains both combined, plus swelling. I bought the boy cuts for the extra space. I'm still wearing them :)

Appt this morning - will know more about pain pump etc: bought some big shirts yesterday.... cooked a heap of soup.... feels like I am planning for armageddon!

Okay so here's the update: all good. The Dr went over both procedures - not yet clear if I will have unders or overs for the small implants I am having on the boobs, to be decided on the day depending on what he finds. He will use the Madame LeJour / lollipop approach I think - seems to suit the state of my boobs. Implant size around 180-200cc - may need different sizes in each as they are very asymmetrical. As for the tummy, he wants to cut low - below me C-section scar, bit in to the pubic area: long cut probably up to hips - thinks there's enough skin though I may have the little upward scar from the old belly button site being re-positioned - again it will be clearer on the day. He was upbeat - seemed delighted with my tummy - there's me seeing the downside of it, but he sees it as a good one to work on, to get a good result - lot of skin, not so much fat (ha! wait until he gets in there). I feel optimistic - still nervous - but hoping for a good result. Will have Muscle Repair (MR) - he thinks there's a few centimetres seperation. Should be able to shower quickly after surgery - he puts water proof dressings on. He uses dissolvable stitches - below the surface - and a dissolving running stitch on the outside. He has a reputation for excellent, neat needle work. I feel very confident in his skills and knowledge. He drew his lines to measure the breast and took photos. Had a good feel about and play with options. I have to be at the hospital for 6.30am - in to theatre by 8am; then all day Monday and Monday night, all day Tuesday and Tuesday night - away Wednesday. This is my preference. Back on Friday and the following week for dressing changes - drain removal - stitch tweaking etc as required. He thinks I will be upright in a week or so; have garment on 3-4 weeks. Did the registration with the hospital - chap behind the counter enthused about my Surgeon, how good he is, what a nice chap he is - completely unsolicited. And yesterday a lady who worked with him 10 years ago on 1 operation raved about what a nice man he is - so that all seems very comforting. I collect my sexy garments tomorrow - nice zips up the sides... lace panel - not to be foxy I think, but because the lace doesn't have any elastic in it. I went for a beige and a white... lovely ! All in all it looks good, appt on Sunday evening to have my lines drawn on me; then in early. Gulp!!!

Good luck and be calm on Monday! Post as soon as you can how you are! It sounds like you are in good hands :)

Sorry about the orientation - hope it's not too painful to look at - looks better than it is I think... I was standing up straighter than normal - and straighter than I will be for a while come Monday :-)

Hi, I saw your compression garments, any idea where I can get those. I'm planning to have my tummy tuck and augmentation in September in SA. You look great, if I wasn't in Josy I would definitely see your doctor. I may be going with DR Braun.
tHANKS,