Surgery was on 4/14

[stephintexas]

I had arms lipo'd and lifted. Torso and flanks lipo'd. Lower body lift, extended tummy tuck. Bra line lift, breast inframammary fold repair on both breasts. Traded out for smaller implants.

So I woke up in really bad pain. It was a fluke, rarely happens. I had nerve pain around the incision and it was, no kidding, unbearable. He used the local pain killer that they put in the incision, I still felt it. Again, this is rare. (Lucky me!)

The first week was a blur, Getting up and down was tough. I did a stopped over Tim Conway shuffle. The right drain was sitting on a nerve. I had no idea until they pulled it out and I almost passed out. The left one was no biggie, I felt pressure but no pain. The right one, my eyes rolled back and I felt the room spin and thought I was going down for the count. Then they realized it had been sitting on a nerve. The pain after that, got better. Nerves aren't visible during surgery clearly so it's not a fault of the Dr's, it just happens sometimes.

Second week, was a bit better. I didn't plan post care very well. I was smelly the first week and wished I had hired a home health nurse. If you don't have someone reliable and have these surgeries at one time, hire a nurse. You won't regret it. I also recommend a recliner. I didn't have one but did have a reclining couch. It saved me the first two weeks. I stayed in a hotel the first week and slept in that recliner and the second week, slept in the one at home. The 3rd week, I slept in bed with lots of pillows. I am just now able to sleep on my sides, in short interims.

My arms look amazing. My boobs are boxy and odd looking. The doctor said they will round out with time. They were a 36DDD/F and I went 60 and 85cc's smaller. I can't tell what size I will be yet. My back definitely will thank me later.

My butt was supposed to be the Brazilian butt lift. I had fat (1300 cc's) moved to my buttocks. I can't tell.

I planned one to two weeks to be off work for recovery. I have been off going on nearly 4 weeks. I have been working from home and handling things but could not have returned this early. I have to be in the office next week, but could def have done 6 weeks easily.

I am about 10 pounds from my ultimate goal. I'm amazed at my body.

Open to questions.

[sociologist]

Yikes thats a lot to get done at once! I want to do my neck this summer even though I still have 30# to goal. Arms for sure as well. Did you have surgery in the states or Mexico?

[holeymoley]

sounds like it wasn't a breeze...glad you are better. Can i ask who did your work?

[christine53]

Your strong. I would of never had that much done. Just had a body life and that was enough for me. It hurt life hell! Besides my Doctor wouldn't of done that much. Anyway hope you are doing well and please just take it easy. I started doing to much and paid dearly for it. But I am so glad I had it done. Next trip more leg work and face lift, I cant wait.

[Mrssimpson]

Wow that is a lot done! I need something injected into my butt. I have none left.

I had one of my drains close to a nerve too - my leg pain was brutal first few days.

Hubby doesn't want me touching bio a - but I have a lot of flappy skin on the side.

My arm lift was just skin removal. There was no fat for them to lipo.

Hope you mend quickly.

[Munchkin]

Stephine, I remember you. We had sleeve surgery around the same time. Good to hear from you.

I just had BL and TT done two weeks ago.