Kelliebelly 13 Posted March 23, 2006 *EDITED* I HAVE ADDED PICS IN A LOWER POST PLEASE DONT LOOK FURTHER IF THESE PICS MAY OFFEND YOU. Hi everyone, First off thanks for all the messages and phone calls. Anyway, from the beginning. I arrived at the hospital at 6.30am and was notified that it would be about 9am when I went in. I was taken down and drawn on and my surgeon ended up lipoing the back of my upper arms, my back fat and flanks. I had a breast lift without implants and an extended Tummy Tuck with aggresive muscle repair. I woke up in the most pain I have ever been in my life. I had a pain pump and was told to use that when needed. I pushed it constantly the first night. It is all pretty much a blur. The next day I asked for the pain pump to be taken off as it was sending me loopy...I hate that feeling...so they took that off and put me on digesics. They got me up out of bed which was like OMG, I actually cried it hurt so much. After getting up I felt so much better and that was the beginning of it. I showered and started walking bit by bit. Day 3 they came and took my drains out, some say it doesnt hurt some say it does. I say OMG I nearly passed out. Good thing is that the pain only lasts for a few seconds then stops...but that few seconds is like agony. Once my drains were out they couldnt keep me down. I stopped taking the pain meds through the day and walked as much as I could. I wanted to be ready when I left hospital and not be so useless. I had and still have alot of sweeling from the Lipo and I have a garment covering my arms, then another one that covers from boobs to upper thighs. It is really tight and is uncomfortable at times but when I take it off to shower it feels weird, so at the moment I prefer it on. Since getting out of hospital I have had a run in with the toilet and Constipation like you have never heard off, I actually passed out in pain and thought I was going to die. As for my results I am really happy so far. I still have huge swelling so cant see the actual results properly yet, but seeing my boobs on my chest with nipples pointing up and a tummy that doesnt cover my pinny and thighs is an amazing feeling for me. I have never had this in my whole life and it I tell ya is worth everything I have and am going through with the recovery. Pain - I say 9/10 the first day - then 3/10 after that. I dont feel pain my boobs just discomfort actually like when your milk comes in when you breastfeed, that is the exact feeling. I have no pain in the TT insicion just in the upper abs where they did the MR, and that feels like you have done 1000000000 sit ups. I do have pain from the lipo, which has been the worst of it all, so if you have the op done without it I really dont think for me it would have been painful much at all. The lipo feels like I have been kicked and beaten for hours and my body is covered in bruises...which it is. They took 3.8kgs off my belly and 3 kgs in lipo which is about 15lbs. No difference on the scales, infact I am heavier than they day of the op which is to be expected with all the swelling and Fluid retention. Anyway thats all for now, I am going to try and work out how to show you the pics as I am feeling paranoid about posting them for the world to see. Ill think of something really soon. Hugs Kel xxxxxxx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parvathi 2 Posted March 23, 2006 Soooooooooo glad you're feeling a bit better!! Sounds like the worst of it is definitely over. Nipples that stick out rather than down and a flat stomach sounds oh so good! hehe Take it easy and use this time to rest ... you're gonna have your hands full getting ready for the wedding soon enough lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lianna 3 Posted March 23, 2006 Flatbellykelly!!!! I wish you a speedy recovery. Wait and wow us when the swelling is gone by giving us PICS!!! You rock! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vera 7 Posted March 23, 2006 So Happy for you. Thanks for explaining in detail for the rest of us looking forward to simular procedures. I hope you took before and soon... after pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ASPHALT ANGEL Posted March 23, 2006 Oh I am so, so happy for you and a bit jealous...lol I can't wait to have boobs that look normal again, and no hanging belly. Hope you recover fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelliebelly 13 Posted March 23, 2006 Jess Thanks for updating for me and the messages. I am going home tommorow and will have my phone and stuff so I will give you a call or you can call me and we will chat. Thanks again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desi80 1 Posted March 23, 2006 thanks for checking in! I'm glad your doing ok. Thanks for all the input, i'm storing that away for when its my turn. Are you glad you did it all at once or do you wish, you would have done them seperate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porclndoll 0 Posted March 23, 2006 wow kelly~ i had no idea you were going thru all this...I AM HAPPY FOR YOU. I can't wait till I get my body in shape after all this.....Congratulations and u sound like u are doing an amazing job at recovering. soooo happy for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelliebelly 13 Posted March 23, 2006 Ok Here are a few pics, it is really embaressing posting these and I cant help but feel disgusted. Please note that the after pics have so much swelling that the final results are noticeable fully yet. I hope these pics dont offend anyone but I know most of us are in the same boat and I feel I can trust my friends with these. I will have lots more pics when I get home and I will make an album for you to see my progess. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulax 8 Posted March 23, 2006 Ouch, but wow, you look GREAT! I can hardly wait to see pics after you have healed. Rest up my dear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandybells 0 Posted March 23, 2006 Kelly you look good..My sister had a breast reduction and her nipples were put way too high.. You are symetrical and when the swelling is gone ...WOW! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fee 0 Posted March 23, 2006 you are looking really good:) i told u the pain is well worth it get plenty of rest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the best me 6 Posted March 23, 2006 Kelly, don't feel disgusted, you are beautiful and brave. I'm so glad you posted! Egads! I have to giggle because you look like you have been hit by a truck! LOL Go back to bed! You will be sooo happy when the healing is done. Hang in there. Your boobies look so perty! And your tummy will un-swell nicely, you wait! Rest and heal, and give us more pics. I love them!!!! I can't quit looking, I keep going back to check on you! Wow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cashley 0 Posted March 23, 2006 Wow! That's amazing surgery. Did they move your port for the Tummy Tuck? Also, you look great... I had a breast lift and they made me have stupid ole' gauze sewed onto my nipples for about 3 weeks. I was gross... You're look all perfect already and mine looked like someone beat my boobs with a stick. They were ok after they healed though.... Bad news is I need a new breast lift since I've gained so much and it's all went right back... mine was about 5 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexandra 55 Posted March 23, 2006 Kellie, you HAVE to change your title! You look so, so tired and beat up, you poor thing, but the fact that you already say it was worth it is so inspiring! You're going to be our PS poster child. Heal fast, and be super good to yourself, you deserve it!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites