51 Y/o Waited 20 Years for This - TT W/ Lipo - Trinity, FL - On the flat side now!

hi Suzy. I read your blog. Wow, you have really been through a lot, but you look terrific. I'm excited about this, but I am a little worried about after. I'll have some help but not 24/7 after a few days. I'm pretty good with pain so not worried about that. I think I will get a toilet seat riser and a walker too. I have a recliner and zero gravity chairs so that will help at first I hope. I saw you had a drainless procedure. Does your doctor only do those or was that your choice and how did your body get rid of the fluid?

Thanks, Ya it's been quite a year for me, but all is well that ends well. I DID have drains, for both Breast reduction and TT/MR. Had them for about 10 days each time. I think it's a good idea. Have seen gals have more swelling me hematomas with the drainless. Anyhoo, they aren't too bad, more a pain in the butt than anything. But not for too long. I think having help for the first 3-5 days is the most important, so you should be fine. To me, it wasn't so much because of pain, but just help getting up and down...Ya feel kinda wonky. If you tolerate pain pretty well, I think you'll be fine. Feel free to ask any questions you can think of...I'll tell you everything I know. Plus, ladies here on RS are VEEY helpful and sharing. Take care and keep us posted.

He planned on just flanks. My post op was with the nurse and she said they do it all over, but there were no surgery notes in my file yet. I'm hoping they are in there Monday for my second appointment. It was in my file that they lipo'd 1000 cc's and I believe that's the max he will do with the surgery.

My doctor said something about back area (and pinched my love handles lol) - paper said back lipo to improve posterior hips....assume that is the flanks? You are so smooth all over - I hope mine goes farther than he says :)

Looking forward to having the drain out too. It's hard to hide under clothes! We just have to remember this is a long process but it will be worth it. Good luck and happy healing!

I'm really happy. I know a lot of women expect to see perfection right away and when they get swell hell it depresses them. For me a little bit of swelling is nothing compared to having to pick up your tummy to wash, have it sit in your lap when you sit, etc... I know this is a long process, and I also know there will be good days and bad. But that's really just life too! You will do great, celebrate the little triumphs!

Awesome! Your sit in your lap comment made me giggle...been there, still here, not for long!! :) Nothing worse than seeing it sitting on your legs. Bleh

That was one of my deciding factors, couldn't stand the gut resting on my legs when I was driving....

Wait until you are in the shower, you look down and see your hoo-haa for the first time in years.... hello old friend... ;)

I see what you say, but it's almost hard to imagine for me. I haven't seen in 14 years that unless I lift up my belly. When I shave down there, I lay down on my belly and lift up my hips just to see and I still struggle. Seeing my hoo-haa is now added to my "what will make me cry list after my TT" :)

Hi Florida13, I did read her blog and I have messaged her but have not received a response. Where in Florida are you? I'm in the central west side. When are you planning surgery? I'm excited for tomorrow (not about writing the check) but everything else. ;) I'll start to blog more as the time gets closer and I'll report on how tomorrow goes.

Hi lifestartsat50! I am in Tampa bay area. My surgery is scheduled for 7/10. Lol...I know, I have been saving for mine for a long time :) I have been reading several blogs about TT and lipo, I want to educate myself as much as I can. I am very excited to be able to get this procedure done. I hope your pre-op went well and all your questions were answered. Keep us post and let us know if you still have more questions. Best wishes!