38 Years Old, Mom Who Wants to Reach Goals. Wichita, KS

Hi! I had a double mastectomy and reconstruction this past winter. I take care of myself and have always battled tummy skin and extra fat. After my mastectomy I wanted to do something to make me feel good and meet goals. I am here to learn as much as I can about tt and lipo of flank area as well as offer support to those going through their own journeys. I will add photos soon.

Good afternoon! I have been researching and wondering if anyone had advice on TT and flank lipo surgery? I love my Dr. and he has answered a lot of my questions. But talking to ladies who have gone through this is priceless. I am really interned in post op diet and rest/sleep positions that aid in healing. I'm worried about the swelling.

I have 4 weeks until surgery. I knew when I started this journey I wanted to end with a tt and flank lipo. As I stated before, all the dieting and exercise in the world wasn't going to repair muscle damage from pregnancies and extra skin. My Dr. is using some of the skin to reconstruct my nipples. Yay!
Taking pics of myself was difficult. Let's face it, none of them made me happy so I settled on a couple to post. If nothing else this will give me incentive to post pics from the flat side.
It's a gorgeous morning here in Dodge City! Going for a jog....Have a blessed Wednesday everyone!
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Getting a littler nervous thinking about the drains, swelling, and healing process. I need to find a spanx garment for the second week post op. Surgery is July 31 and school begins Aug. 20.... Ready or not...

Hi all! Less than a week away. I thought I had all my supplies purchased yesterday until I read some post last night. Thinking I need Arnica for bruising and pineapple juice. I keep reading the lypo will be the worst. I believe that because after my implants were put in, Dr. Did a little lypo under my arm and the bruising /pain was the worst. Dr. Is using some of my tummy skin to graft on my nipples as well. So I'll need to take care of that area too. I'm not sure what to wear home from the surgery center. I'm ready for the surgery to be over and on the road to recovery.

The big day is quickly approaching. I'm excited and nervous at once. I think I have all my supplies ready to go. Thanks for all the tips and help in preparing for this journey.

I don't have a lot to report. Naturally I am sore. My back hurts and aches badly. I went to see my ps today and he was pleased with what he saw. We are thinking about making the trip home today. I have been staying with my sister. It's a 2.5 hour drive and I think I can do that.
I'm using Arnicare and eating a lot of healing foods.
My only concern right now is taking off and putting back on my binder. I. Not sure if it's on correctly. It's itchy too.

I did a lot of research on real self prior to my tt and flank lipo. One thing I kept reading was that each day was better and I have found that to be true thus far. Yesterday my husband drove me back home as I had been staying at my sisters. Up until then the binder had been the worst part of my recovery. It wouldn't lay flat on me, it was itchy, and hot. To be honest I felt it was the major source of my pain. So I called my Dr while riding home and he told me to take it off while I am down and put it on when I am up and around. That has made me feel so much better! He took off a total of 4.5 lbs of skin and fat. He said either way I am going to swell and to be sure I take it very easy. So I am! I have my binder on now as I lay in my recliner, but it's over my tank top and not real tight. I'm hoping I contine to feel better each day and so excited to see results. I'm a bit picture shy but I may add a couple as I get them taken.

Yesterday was pretty good! I got up more and moved around. I decided to leave my recliner and go sit on the couch for a while. It wasn't comfortable, but a change of scenery. :) tomorrow I travel to my PS in hopes both drains come out. I haven't been on pain pills for 4 days. This morning I feel tight but that's been normal in the morning thus far. Hoping to stand straighter today and tomorrow.

Going to my Dr. Today! Plan to come home drain free :)

Well I have one drain. : / but that's ok. Today I'm standing tallest I have since surgery. I feel very tight. I have been to,d to stop wearing my binder bc Dr. Is not liking how it's healing my belly button. So I woke swollen this morning. Started back on more pineapple to help so this.
Friday my last drain comes put and I start wearing a spanx. Any suggestions on what to buy?
Thanks!

I had my two week appt on day 13. Everything looks good. My hips and flank area is swollen the worst. Dr. Pulled 55 cc of fluid off my left side and that felt so much better. :) my stomach is swollen and appears "poochie". Dr assured me this all normal and will continue to heal.
I am in a spanx now and do t have any drains. That's so nice!

School started today and oh my..... Swell hell. Monday and Tuesday I wore my binder and spanx but still'left school swollen. Today I tried to stay down, but that's difficult. Hoping the swelling goes down soon. I have been eating pineapple and drinking water.