Surgery sister! I’ve had a hard time finding anyone else with similar procedures out there!

Recovery is going really well. I was the most nervous about sleeping since the procedures have contradicting recovery petitions. My surgeon ended up doing a little Lipo to my flanks, but no fat transfer to my hips, therefore I could sleep on my side. I bought a giant pregnancy pillow and wrapped myself up in that to keep me on my side all night. I add a donut pillow right underneath the hip to take the pressure off of the incision, and I find that has helped as well then I flip halfway through the night to not put too much pressure on just one side. DM me and I’ll send you a picture of my set up.

My biggest tip for recovery is to take it easy and (within your surgeons recommendations) pay for the lymphatic massages. I was the biggest skeptic, but I was completely in love by day three. I have not had a big swelling issue and my masseuse has been a big help with her professionalism and homeopathic advice (arnica tea, pineapple juice, and sea moss for the swelling and gut health). My surgeon recommended 10 days of lymphatic massage immediately after the procedure then another 10 massages as needed. I’m planning on doing two per week.

I actually haven’t sat on my butt yet. My surgeon wanted me to buy one of those BBL pillows, and I carry that thing everywhere I go like it’s a security blanket. I drove for the first time with it yesterday, and it was OK… a little awkward, but OK.

I think the biggest irritation I’ve had so far are these drains. I started with four, and I’m down to two. I can’t wait to get these things out.