Janie, I am so very glad you are feeling much better today. Just lay there and let that hubby spoil you. Much thanks from me to Grandma and Grandpa. Boy do I know how important that is. I would love to see the pics when you are all healed. So sorry you had to suffer through an infection ((((hugs)))) Anna

Go Anna, go! you can do it!!!!!!!!!!

I also posted this in another message below but just in case no one saw that one: Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. It really means a lot to me to have so many people that I've never met, but feel like I already know, praying for me. It's nice to know that we are here for eachother through the good and the bad (((((hugs)))) I feel so much better today (almost human again) The twins are still at Grandma and Grandpa's house today and that has been a lifesaver for me. I'm going to take advantage of that and rest all day.Which is so not like me. I am always up and doing something and never have lazy days. I always get ready, do my hair, my makeup and get dressed everday. I honestly don't feel complete unless I am dresses completely down to what earrings and bracelet I'm wearing to match my jeans and shirts! Crazy!! But I know doing nothing is what helped me out yesterdary. I slept most of the day yesterday only getting up to go potty, I was so tired. This infection and weight gain really took a toll on my body. I am now down to 138, so it is getting better. The infection is going away I believe. I still have redness and it's still hot to the touch, but just less of it. I am taking the antibitoic 4 times a day, so I think Dr. Hing is being pretty aggressive in treating the infection. This was the worse pain I've ever felt. I know, it sounds crazy, worse pain just from a tummy tuck? But I think the pain came from the infection and 20# fluid gain mainly in my tummy area. It was awful, but I can tell I am on the road to recovery. I don't think I would have had the TT had I known all of the problems I would experience.. Maybe later I'll feel different. Everyone is different and I'm sure the majority don't experience what I did, so don't let that scare you away Everyone is different, Look at Belle she was out shopping the next day (brat!). I might have experienced the extreme pain from the tightening of the abdominal muscles or the vertical extension and should have stuck with a basic tummy tuck, maybe I could have avoided this infection? Who knows? Dave has been wonderful taking care of me, giving me my meds when they are due, cleaning my wound where the infection is (tons of puss just pouring out) and one day the poor guy had to give me a bath. I was in that much pain! I have pics (not of him giiving me the bath) but before and after of the TTand will send the before and then after when all healed. Holly, you know as well asI do , how hard it is to stay off that scale. But you are so right, I was getting so freaiked out! Thanks again my friends

Hey all! Thanks for the well wishes. I can't stay on long, very tired and not feeling well. I have an infection that they have me on heavy antibiotics to try to beat. Let's hope and pray that works. It hurts really bad. They did give me something for the fluid retention, which has helped just a little. I am going to have to call tomorrow for another one though. Not sure why he only gave me one (lasik?) but said to call if I need another one. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. I've been in bed all day and can't wait to get back there. I just don't feel right.

Belle that is so awesome. You look fantastic. I want to get mine done soon...lol. Can't wait to see the bottom..lol. Anna