Posterior LBL and Medial Thigh Lift w/lipo
Hi All
I am having what I hope is my last surgery next month. So far I have had:
Tummy Tuck with MR and lipo to flanks in 2006
Breast lift 2008
Lost another 60 pounds after TT (same as now when I had BL) and had a baby
December 2010 lower facelift
April 2011 upper facelift
June 2012 I had a mini extended TT with a little lipo on flanks
August 2012 mini arm lift with lipo to upper arms, lower pole breast lift w/silicone augmentation under muscle
The next surgery is to do the back half of the LBL, lipo to inner and outer thighs and knees, medial thigh lift.
I have not had any problems so far. My arms are still a little sore from the lipo, and my reach is still a little limited from the arm lift. I expect by next surgery in 4 weeks they will be fine. I am SOOOOO worried about the next one!! I have a 2 1/2 year old boy who has been very patient with me. With all of my other lipo surgeries, it seems that by 4 weeks it is just sore and I can deal with that. I guess I just need t know the reality of when I can walk, drive and sit. My surgeon is 3 hours away. I will go home right after surgery which doesn't concern me at all. After my TT, my drains stayed in for 10 days and by then I was OK to drive myself back to PS. For this surgery he doesn't need to see me until drains need to come out unless I have problems.
But if my drains need to come out in a week, how likely is it that I could drive myself?
I can't lay on my stomach because of the implants, so how will it be constantly sitting (reclined almost laying) all the time?
I work from home on a computer all day so I don't have to worry about how much time I need off.
I guess any insight into recovery from something like this would be very much appreciated! If anyone is interested I would be happy to share tips and recovery from my other surgeries too.
Thanks!
I am having what I hope is my last surgery next month. So far I have had:
Tummy Tuck with MR and lipo to flanks in 2006
Breast lift 2008
Lost another 60 pounds after TT (same as now when I had BL) and had a baby
December 2010 lower facelift
April 2011 upper facelift
June 2012 I had a mini extended TT with a little lipo on flanks
August 2012 mini arm lift with lipo to upper arms, lower pole breast lift w/silicone augmentation under muscle
The next surgery is to do the back half of the LBL, lipo to inner and outer thighs and knees, medial thigh lift.
I have not had any problems so far. My arms are still a little sore from the lipo, and my reach is still a little limited from the arm lift. I expect by next surgery in 4 weeks they will be fine. I am SOOOOO worried about the next one!! I have a 2 1/2 year old boy who has been very patient with me. With all of my other lipo surgeries, it seems that by 4 weeks it is just sore and I can deal with that. I guess I just need t know the reality of when I can walk, drive and sit. My surgeon is 3 hours away. I will go home right after surgery which doesn't concern me at all. After my TT, my drains stayed in for 10 days and by then I was OK to drive myself back to PS. For this surgery he doesn't need to see me until drains need to come out unless I have problems.
But if my drains need to come out in a week, how likely is it that I could drive myself?
I can't lay on my stomach because of the implants, so how will it be constantly sitting (reclined almost laying) all the time?
I work from home on a computer all day so I don't have to worry about how much time I need off.
I guess any insight into recovery from something like this would be very much appreciated! If anyone is interested I would be happy to share tips and recovery from my other surgeries too.
Thanks!
The best advice I can give with the back half of the lbl is don't bend forward, do squats if you need to pick something up. I have 5 kids and it's unbelievable how often I need to pick stuff up off the floor. I have had lots of issues getting my back incision to heal properly. It's also hard when you are always sitting on it. Plus like you said it's hard to find a way to lay down that you aren't uncomfortable when you have had multiple areas worked on. I'm finally getting pretty healed up now but I'm almost 6 wks out. I should have taken it way easier earlier on and I would have healed better and faster. I was able to walk and sit right after surgery, driving a couple days later, mostly depending on what pain meeds you are on. My drains came out a little over a week after, I took them out myself. Let me know if you have any questions. I've had extended tt, and brachio, then back half of lbl with butt lift, and breast lift/ augmentation. Next month face lift, then I'm done except some revisions.
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