HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL

Wow 13 lbs is a lot.  They only took about 5 lbs with mine.  I was pale forever after mine so apparently that's normal.  I just stayed 18 hrs after mine before being sent home so I know how tough it is.  The worst part for me was having to walk bent over for weeks (I had just the tummy tuck-you don't have to do that with the LBL like you had).  If you go to my profile I have a bunch of "hints and tips" that you might find helpful. 

The drains are annoying but very necessary.  I kept one for 2 weeks the other for 3 weeks.  The general rule is when they are draining less than 30cc/24 hours they can come out.  I'd be really nervous about having them taken out so soon.

Hang in there, things will get better each day.  Taking a shower is the BEST-wait til you see the results~woohoo!!