Tummy tuck & lipo 10 days ago & could not be more happy

I had a tummy tuck and lipo done October 20, 2022 with Dr Kenneth Sumida and could not be more happy. I am still recovering but can say I have not been in pain but more just discomfort, not being able to walk upright and having to sleep on my back sitting up takes a role on my back. We used drains and they were taken out a week later in my case since the last few days prior to my app they were not draining much fluid and I feel better having them out they don’t hurt just more in the way. I think every dr should be using drains when performing a TT, otherwise where does all that fluid go but inside you and make you swell. Today is day 11 and I am still sore but I can walk a little straighter and I can sleep more flat on my back, hopefully by the end of next week I’ll be much better. Here are some must haves for recovering from a TT:
- [ ] Heat pack for back
- [ ] Ice pack for stomach
- [ ] Walker or cane to walk the first few days
- [ ] Cold eye pack (helps with headaches)

This is the before picture of my tummy tuck. It was taken a week prior to surgery. I am very happy with the results so far but still in the healing process. I am hoping that by the end of 3-4 weeks I am completely healed.

Today is 3 weeks and 3 days post TT, still swollen and tight but feeling a lot better and loving my results so far. My belly button looks good and the scar looks pretty good so far too and it’s so low you won’t be able to see if once I’m completely healed.