Swollen lower extemities after PS

Hi AMOS IL friends Also posted this @ the Plastic Surgery forum OK... I'm 10 days post op TT-B/L and why the hell do my legs look like they did when I weighed 319lbs???? I had Lymphedema then too... My legs are huge right now... It does get better when I elevate them....but I feel so good I've been running around and sitting at the PC trying to play catch up and not elevating my legs as much as I should I'm off pain meds... but tonight felt like I needed one Percocet. I was taking Arnica and Bromelain.....didn't really help... I got that "Ken doll" thing going on too...I asked My PS and he told me it was normal... GAH!!!!! and my tummy.....it doesn't seem swollen because it is so dang TIGHT!!!! Geez!!!! I feel like I have the binder on even when I take it off! So tight my butt even appears to be lifted I had muscle tightening also. I still haven't recieved the report on the actual weight of skin that was removed.... but when I saw the pic of me marked right before surgery I freaked! Wow PS's nurses said to drink coffee or tea... for the diuretic effect.... Do I just need to chill a bit and keep the legs up more? I use a big ice pack they gave me at the surgery center on the Ken doll area and that seems to help a little. Any suggestions welcomed Tracy

Tracy if your suppose to be sitting with your legs up why are you not doing it??? (scolding voice) and sitting on the computer is not good either!! I know if i sit at the computer to long my butt goes numb and my legs have visible swelling.... I would do what the Dr. says!!! you have come this far dont cause yourself any issues now that you got a flat tummy tea is great to help with fluid retention... listen to your body dont try and over do, your such a go getter I realize its hard but you gotta take care of you!!! I can't wait for the pictures.. Congrats again I'm so happy for you.. Debby

Hi Debby I do need a good scolding! What I really need is a good ass kickin'... I plan on really hitting the recliner today and elevating as much as I can Hey!! My tummy may be flat...but my boobs aren't! Yep... I got boobs again with just the lift Speaking of pics.... I really need to update! Or you could just look at Gio's profile... there's a pic of us on there Thanks for your support! Tracy