Home from Plastic's

Hey, Y'all! Whoa, nelly, what a week it's been. I had Extended Tummy Tuck and inner/outer thigh lift last Thursday. I am so grateful and amazed at how good I am doing. Of course, I anticipated the worst, so anything better is great! The dr took 8 pounds of skin from me. He said it looked like way more. He took a six inch belt all the way across my back, then about a 10 inch football shape from my front. It is hard to tell what my tummy looks like yet, but my waist is tiny. My butt is amazing! He went to Europe and studied a technique for a "butt flap" that gives a nice round bottom back to us! I am sore and slow moving, but able to get up and about with a little help to get up and down. I see the doctor tomorrow. Back to bed for me. Hope everyome is well. The swelling is the worst part to me. Dana.....about eating. I eat about 3/4 to one cup at a time, twice a day. I use pretiene shakes for breakfast. I get about 1300 calories a day which my surgeon is very happy with. Hug! Susan

Hey Susan - great to hear you are doing well. I had my one-year appt with Dr. Garth yesterday and he told me to wait another 6 months and try to lose another 20 lbs before plastics. Is your plastic surgeon in the Houston area? Lynne 297.5/195.5/150ish 125 in my dreams

Hey darling, I can't wait to see you, oh girl I'm jealous, just joking, but I sure can't wait til I get my chance too. I'm so happy for you, the PS will make you feel better about yourself. Glad to hear things are going ok, the swelling and tendernous will improve daily. Ok, give me the scoop on the butt thing , I need one. Also on the thigh lift, does it actually get rid of the flab on the inner-thigh? The outside of my legs aren't to bad, but the inside is gross. Take is easy lady, be good to yourself. Hugs, Dana

Susan, Congrats on your surgery. Do tell, is the butt flap a incision that goes from the front around the back of the hips? That is what my surgeon is suppose to do for me pending approval of course...sounded like he is lifting my butt. I was hoping it would lift the top of the thighs as well but that sounds like an extra procedure.I go back on the 22nd. I am very excited. Hope your recovery goes well, will be looking forward to hearing how you are doing.