Tummy tuck and liposuction to flanks and thighs

For those of you in the first few days after surgery — the pain and discomfort gets significantly better in the third week. Hang on ! The weird nerve sensations from the Lipo is much improved (worse at night), and my Abdominal pain from stitching muscles is almost gone (except when I sneeze!). I finished my antibiotics and I do not feel a lot of fluid building, but I do feel a little swollen. The bruising is dissipating too. I can’t imagine doing a tummy tuck without a recliner, so if you have not had surgery yet and don’t have one, I bought a cheapie from Big Lots for $250 and it has been worth every cent. My biggest issues now are itching at incision, sleeping well, and I fatigue easily . I’m starting to wear a different compression garment that is less noticeable in the day under clothes and my surgeon-provided wrap at night. (I’ve managed to do this survey without telling my teenagers.) I didn’t take before pictures, but my dr did. I’ll post those after I go back and get them, and hopefully after I lose another 7 lbs. I’m committed to feeling healthier and leaner, after this pain. Ha! Three week post photo provided. Happy healing, everyone. Pick a good surgeon- it’s your body!

The antibiotics appear to be working and the fever is gone. The culture results are not in yet, but I saw my dr yesterday. He drained another syringe, but much less fluid (1/3 syringe) . He calmed me down significantly! I was concerned I might need a repair surgery to stop the hematoma, but he explained that it was probably from a torn stitch under there and it was resolving. Whew! I don’t see him again for several weeks unless I observe too much fluid or fever. So, I’m starting scar treatment, wearing my binder 24/7 very tight, and limiting activity. I’m optimistic and ready to feel normal. I’ve lost an additional 5 lbs, and I’m going to lose 7 more. I’ll post new photos in a week or so. Happy healing everyone.

My dr has been thorough, available, proactive and terribly kind. But in any surgery, you can have a setback. Last Tuesday, I had my drain removed and he noticed I had a good bit of swelling below and along my incision. That night, I began to develop mild fever (100.2) and chills. The next day he prescribed an antibiotic and scheduled an appointment for Thursday. On Thursday, and again Friday, I had the fluid drained through my incision. Not fun. He sent if off for culture, and prescribed a second antibiotic out of an abundance of caution. He checked in on me personally both days and saw me on his day off. My fever has abated, but I can feel fluid still building so I don't know what that means. I go back this Tuesday. Praying it resolves on its on. I know I am in good hands though. Taking it easy, eating well and have my compression binder extra tight. I hope it doesn't affect my result; I am keeping my eye on the result rather than this.