Tummy Tuck with Lipo today - it went without a hitch

Well, I’m 11 months post op and friends ask me if I would do it again…I think so? The recovery was BRUTAL!!! I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I work out 4-6 times a week and eat mostly healthy, so thought it would be a quick recovery. Not so! I couldn’t even stand up straight for 4 weeks! I was not expecting that at all! The liposuction was the most painful part. It felt like I had an elephant hanging off of each side of where the lipo had been done. That lasted way longer than expected . I’m still a little numb along the scar in some places, and I have a fold on my right side from the surgery that I guess is here to stay. I wish it wasn’t there, but It’s way better than the apron I had before. What I will say is that the difference it made was equal to the brutality and recovery of the procedure. I will also say that aside from the fold on my right side, I’m happy with the results.

Finally got my drains removed this morning! Have no restrictions for sleeping now. Yay!
I Had no idea what I was getting myself into when I signed up for this. Started feeling more myself about three days ago and slowly getting better every day. Still not walking all the way upright.
Dr Gorin and his staff have been awesome! Always right on time or early with my appointments, and ALWAYS quick to respond if I needed anything.

Can’t wait to get these drains removed and these compression leggings off! They are both inconvenient and uncomfortable. Maybe the worst part of the process! Pain hasn’t really been that big of an issue. Have been on Tylenol only three times a day since yesterday. I’ve been feeling like I’m 4,000 lbs trying to move around the house. Just walking to my bedroom and back I am winded. Today I am feeling lighter and was able to cook myself breakfast and go downstairs and back without feeling too out of shape.