Perhaps some pre-ops made find some of this helpful...

I had a full LBL with fat transfer and muscle repair. In recovery and overnight I was comfortable for the most part. Getting up to pee the first time was hell - so tight and pulling. Yoga for my legs pre-op really helped build leg strength which is so necessary post op as you won't be using your core.

I was worried about nausea but meds took care of that and meds took care of the pain.

I had a shower 24 hrs post op with the help of my husband and mom. This was horrible at first. I got super dizzy, thought I was going to pass out, felt like I was going to vomit and I urinated uncontrollably just while taking bandages off. As soon as the episode started I sat down and rested and took my pain pills and slowed right down. After about 20 mins I resumed with no problem and the shower felt great. In my opinion a shower seat or chair outside your shower is a must.

I get up a min every 2 hours to walk to prevent blood clots. Even if it hurts and I don't want to I do it anyway. I cannot get up from my recliner without help from my hubby. Actually without a support person(s) this would be really difficult.

Lastly, resting and following the instructions of your medical team is crucial.

From what I can see so far - even with all the swelling - I'm so happy!

Looking forward to day 2...

I did head out to Google and find similar things. I was hoping that someone with plastics could say "Yeah, when the swelling stopped the night sweats stopped". I'm not looking forward to menopause! It's a very icky feeling - waking up soaking wet, not overly hot.

I googled "night sweats after surgery" and you are totally not alone. Every kind of surgery you can imagine has people who comment about being drenched at night post-surgery. Some noted their surgeons said it's a reaction to the anesthesia... I learn something new every day!

I remember having horrible night sweats for weeks after my c-sections, but I was never sure if it was from the surgeries and swelling or from the hormonal fluctuations. If you're still experiencing some swelling from the surgery, shedding retained water seems like a plausible explanation. Alternately, could it be any compression garments you're wearing now or temperature changes in your home as spring weather approaches?

I think this guy does as well - deducts it if you go with him. This could get pricey if I do 3-5 consults, but then again, I want to talk to several people before I decide. I know they often have different ideas, and I may "click" with one more than the others, too....it's probably worth it to spend the few hundred bucks on consulting fees to find someone you really want to work with.