Hoping for the Best! - Tacoma, WA

Well it has been 3 1/2 days since I had my procedure done. I was given two xanax and a antibiotic by the nurse. The Dr. came in and drew on my areas and gave me a shot of Demerol and then had me sit in a chair for about 15 minutes. The nurse then came for me and had me walk into the next room which was the surgical room. They applied a cleanser and lidocaine to my skin and had me lie down on the table. I believe the Dr. gave me another shot of Demerol and then started the procedure. The numbing was somewhat uncomfortable, but I was pretty out of it with all the drugs. Dr. was concerned that I would have some extra pain with the scar tissue. He had to do quite a bit more work then usual and said his arms would be worn out if everyone was like that. I felt like he was very conscience of trying to correct my previous lipo and even out the fat areas. I know that there was some pain involved but it is all pretty blurry.
I talked to my husband all the way home and he said I seemed fine, but I really don't remember much. I came home and slept for awhile. I did get up and go for a couple of small walks and didn't feel to bad.
I had a compression garment and a binder on. (the binder for 3 full days) I didn't shower until about 36 hours and was nervous to take the "suit" off and didn't really look at the areas too much. Sleeping was pretty uncomfortable with the binder and going to the bathroom isn't so great either. I had some drainage, but nothing that the padding didn't take care of.
Yesterday when I woke up I felt pretty decent and liked that my waist looked a lot slimmer. I tried on some clothes that had been snug and even with the "suit" and padding they fit much better. That was exciting.
Today on day 3, I have had some swelling. This evening I felt like I would burst out of the garments. Pretty uncomfortable, but I guess it is expected.
I am doing the arnica tablets, and gel, drinking lots of water, and moving around.
I think the pain level isn't that bad, just lots of uncomfortable moments.
Hopefully when things heal up I might look somewhat like I did yesterday. I would be happy with that for results.

My procedure went well. Not nearly as painful as I had thought it would be. I will write about it when I'm not on the Percocet.. I have a question. I have only peed once since I had it done at 9:00 this morning. I'm drinking lots of water and my stomach feels very hard and full. I have some drainage on one side, not anything a washcloth between my compression garment and pants can't handle. Anyone else experience this? Thanks in advance.

Three more days. I am anxious, but I think I have almost everything prepared, still need to pick up the prescriptions, they are ready.
I hope my pictures will help for comparison afterwards. I see a lot of improvement in other peoples before and after even if they don't see it in themselves. Keeping my fingers crossed for a waistline!