Two Weeks Post-Op Tummy Tuck, Lipo Flanks & Thighs, Breast Lift & Reduction

[LittleGirlBlue 24]

Two weeks post-op. Can't stand up straight yet (PS tells me by week 4). Still quite a bit of swelling around the incision site, upper-inner thighs and pubic area. Pre-surgery weight 128, I'm 5'5". This morning 133.8. Still about 5 lbs. of Fluid and etc. Should be able to start running again next Saturday- I cannot wait. Talk about restless legs syndrome!!!

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

You look GREAT!!

The swelling and inability to stand up straight are totally normal. I think I was close to 4 weeks post op before I could stand up straight.

I was told it could take as long as 3-6 months to fully heal and have all the swelling subside. I'm currently 3 months post op and I do still have some residual swelling in my abdominal muscles. I can still feel that tight, pulling sensation too but it there's no pain.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Hang in there... this will pass and you should start feeling better soon!

[kah1213 311]

Two weeks post-op. Can't stand up straight yet (PS tells me by week 4). Still quite a bit of swelling around the incision site' date=' upper-inner thighs and pubic area. Pre-surgery weight 128, I'm 5'5". This morning 133.8. Still about 5 lbs. of Fluid and etc. Should be able to start running again next Saturday- I cannot wait. Talk about restless legs syndrome!!![/quote']

Really? Running so soon? That's awesome! How long do you have to wear compression garments?

[LittleGirlBlue 24]

Really? Running so soon? That's awesome! How long do you have to wear compression garments?

Yep- PS told me I'd need to ease into it. No more than two miles each run, if I can handle it the first week. After week 4 he feels I can increase the running, up to possibly 5 miles and progress from there. I found my niche in Marathon running and by Labor Day weekend will running a 15K.

Compression 22 hrs a day the first 6 weeks, 12 hours a day (more if possible) up to week 12. I've always ran with compression so won't be changing that much... I know, I know- but I need the support.

[kah1213 311]

Yep- PS told me I'd need to ease into it. No more than two miles each run' date=' if I can handle it the first week. After week 4 he feels I can increase the running, up to possibly 5 miles and progress from there. I found my niche in Marathon running and by Labor Day weekend will running a 15K.

Compression 22 hrs a day the first 6 weeks, 12 hours a day (more if possible) up to week 12. I've always ran with compression so won't be changing that much... I know, I know- but I need the support.[/quote']

Lol I haven't had a Tummy Tuck (yet) and I almost always run with compression tights or shorts. I get it. Good luck on the 15k. I'm doing my 4th half in sept.

[nancyginnm 5]

Just curios as to how are you doing? Also, (if you don't mind me asking), what was your out of pocket expense for all your surgeries?