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I'm Took the Plunge and am still sooo Excited! :-D - Charleston, SC

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9 days post

This recovery thing is much slower than I would...

sdc4sc
WORTH IT$6,400
This recovery thing is much slower than I would like. I am still walking a bit hunched over and I believe if I could walk normal, my back wouldn't kill me as bad. I've been using a heating pad for my back at night and that has been helping. I have ventured out of the house a couple of times on short outings. Saturday night I went to see my children perform in a comedy show at church, and that was pure torture. Sitting in a metal chair way too long made it very painful to get around afterward. I ended up leaving a little early just to get home to my bed.

I still haven't been released for a shower or driving. I had my 12 yo daughter help me yesterday take a bird bath in the tub. I was able to shave my legs and wash my body pretty good, but it still wasnt' a shower. Hopefully tomorrow at my appointment he will say I can shower.

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Fredric D. Schuh, MD (retired)

Fredric D. Schuh, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 17, 2011
Hi sdc. I did the same thing as you. I had a bunion removed with arthroplasty on each toe on my right foot, then had my TT and BA afterwards. Figured while I was off work might as well do everything. Feeling good a week out from surgery. Hope you're feeling better!
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December 7, 2011
Do you have any pictures after the surgery? I'm considering your doctor and would love to see the results.
UPDATED FROM sdc4sc
2 days post

Wow! What a day! I'm 2 days post op and am having...

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Wow! What a day! I'm 2 days post op and am having some circulation issues with my skin flap. I was in an oxygen tank for 2 hours today and will have to have at least 2 more treatments tomorrow. I'm still in my recovery suite and hopefully will go home tomorrow after my 2nd oxygen tank treatment. My PS says this type thing happens usually to smokers, but I'm a non-smoker. I'm still extremely sore and walk like a 90 year old woman all hunched over with a walker! This surgery is definitely thougher than I expected it to be. Still on pain meds...actually I have been alternating extra strength Tylenol with the pain meds. I'm so ready to be home to my babies though. Thanks for the continued prayers!

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November 12, 2011
checkin in on you... how are you doing?
November 12, 2011
I'm feeling good, but very, very sore! Of course the back soreness has set in too. Still moving very slow and trying not to overdo it. Still taking pain meds every 4 hours to stay ahead of it. Got both of my drains removed yesterday, so it's great not having to fight with those things. I slept really good last night. I'm going to try my first real outing tonight...going to see my children along with our church youth group do a comedy show. Looking forward to that! Hope you are doing well to!
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November 12, 2011
Thanks for checking in. I was getting a little concerned. Post when you get back so we can catch up.
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2 days pre

Ok...got my nerve up, so here's my before pics. ...

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Ok...got my nerve up, so here's my before pics. Can't wait to see this gone! I'm under the 48 hour mark now! :)

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November 6, 2011
Good Luck on Monday!
November 6, 2011
Hello sdc4sc, good luck on Monday...will be thinking of you!
November 6, 2011
You are going to LOVE the results from your TT - I am now 4 days post op and am so excited to see my results :) Feels better already! Good luck and looking forward to your updates!
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November 6, 2011
Thinking of you tomorrow! Enjoy your 2 night stay - so jealous of that!
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November 6, 2011
WIth your little hourglass shape you are going to look amazing when you get to your final result!