wishing you the best of luck on your appeal...fight hard!  Don't give up!

the best of luck

Patty

good luck to you on your upcoming surgery. 

I am 3 months post Tt  and back lipo.  I went down a size in pants..wear a size 8 now..haven't done that in years!  I had 9.5 lbs taken off between fat and skin!
I could totally tell right away  the difference but about 1 week out I got very swollen..totally normal!
I did not sleep in a recliner..nothing like my own bed...used pillows to help get comfy.
It was a tough week I won't lie to you...but so worth it!  I am thrilled with results and would do it again in a minute!
I took 3 1/2 week off of work...I could have used more but I personally wouldnt' take less than that.

Please feel free to ask me any other questions..I am happy to answer anything!

Patty

wishing you the best of luck and that you get your approval tomorrow!

Patty

Love your attitude Kim!!

Yes it is horrible pain but it is worth it.  You have to keep your eye on the prize!

Diet:  No special diet.  You might want to up your protein just to help with healing.  I was not hungry for several days after surgery.
Exercise:  I couldn't exercise for 6 weeks after.
WOrk:  I took off 3 1/2 weeks.  i am a RN and part of my work is desk work and the other part patient care.  I could not go back to the patient care part until 6 weeks.
Pain:  I agree..the worst I have ever had.  The first week was horrible..and then each day gets better.
Drainage:  I did not have any drains...yeh!  My doc does a special technique so he doesn't use them.
Size;  I went down a size in pants
  from a size 10 to a size 8

I am 3 months out and I can honestly say it was totally worth it.  but be prepared for a tough week.  Remember no pain, no gain..or loss that is! 
please let me know if you have any other questions.
Patty

 I was given a muscle relaxant for three days post tummy tuck.  It was a HUGH help!  All if your muscles are very tight post surgery and this helped so much...I would take it along with the pain meds.  He doesn't give it for more than 3 days because of the chance of urinary retention.  It helped tons and I would not hesitate take it.

Good luck to you

Patty

any chance you can pay the difference and upgrade to a total tummy tuck?  Think about it..I think you would be alot happier and you are so lucky that your insurance is paying for alot of it.

good luck to you
Patty

Maybe it is the binder too.  I always wear a tshirt under the binder...super helpful.  Did you start a new medication in the last day or two?  anything new you are putting on your skin?  Need to see your doc to figure this out.  Try benadry to help with the itching until then.
best of luck

Patty

I have my same bb but he moved it.  I think it is really cool that it is the same one but in a new place.  My PS said that the BB is the hardest part .  I agree with Laura...make sure you get a PS that does good bb's.  I don't think they all do them well.

good luck to you

Patty

You are NOT crazy my friend....but rather smart!

Patty

Hi Teresa,

I am almost 3 months out from an extended TT and full back lipo.  I am thrilled with the results but I have to warn you...it wasn't an easy journey for me.  I had major buyers remorse the first week..thought what the heck did I do?  and I paid for this?  But I don't feel that way anymore.  I had alot of pain from the lipo especially.  I stayed in the hospital one night...couldn't pee post surgery so I came home with a urinary cathetar for 5 days.  I am a RN so it was no big deal.  One of my nurse friends took it out for me at home.  I did not have any drains.  My doc does an extra step so you don't need a drain..I loved that!
My stomach was very tight at first..couldn't even stand up straight.  but this is normal.
My husband was home with me for the first 5 days. ....and I really needed someone to help me.  So make sure you have someone at home with you. I did not use a special chair like alot of people do..I just was in my bed with extra pillow.
My doc made it mandatory that we get a special Plastic surgery insurance. It was about 250.00 but it covered any complications that we have.  It was a real peace of mind.  Luckily I did not have any...but it was nice to know that it was there if I needed it.
Please feel free to ask any questions...I asked alot preop of others and it was a hugh help.
good luck to you!

Patty

About a week after my surgery I had what is know as pitting edema....that might be the mushiness that you are talking about.  It is swelling that when you put alittle pressure on your finger that is touching your stomach and then take it away..it leaves an indent...that is pitting edema..and that is what I had for about a week..then the swelling went down.  Does that sound like what you have?  Mine was at about the time that you are now in your post op recovery.

you sounds like you are doing great!

Patty