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4-1/2 weeks post op - I feel fantastic
I now am a firm believer that a lot of my self-esteem issues were related to my physical appearance, because I have such an improved temperament now! I don't eat foods for comfort anymore. I WANT to exercise. I am so excited each time I go into my closet and find something else that FITS!
There is still a small amount of drainage from my belly button, but I now understand that it is normal...hey, at least it's coming out!
I have had Dr. Pratt drain my seroma twice...I have learned to be VERY careful in the sun while on antibiotics (SPF 30 is a must!!)
My drain log that I kept when I still had the drains, plus the amounts of fluids taken out by my doctor has totaled 1-1/2 gallons! That is amazing. This is only a little over a month and each week - I can wear something I couldn't wear the previous week -- I can only imagine how great I will look in July and August at the beach!
I watch my nutrition so much more closely. I watch my salt intake and have just about tapered completely off of the salt shaker. I have also cut down on soft drinks and fatty coffee creamers.
There is still a small amount of drainage from my belly button, but I now understand that it is normal...hey, at least it's coming out!
I have had Dr. Pratt drain my seroma twice...I have learned to be VERY careful in the sun while on antibiotics (SPF 30 is a must!!)
My drain log that I kept when I still had the drains, plus the amounts of fluids taken out by my doctor has totaled 1-1/2 gallons! That is amazing. This is only a little over a month and each week - I can wear something I couldn't wear the previous week -- I can only imagine how great I will look in July and August at the beach!
I watch my nutrition so much more closely. I watch my salt intake and have just about tapered completely off of the salt shaker. I have also cut down on soft drinks and fatty coffee creamers.
Monday 5/19 -- 14 days Post Op. Photos -- Let's hear it for the Natural Supplements!!
The only "pain" is where there are bruises. And because Dr. Pratt gave me a package that included a natural supplement called Arnica Montana, I had a lot less bruising. The other supplement is called Bromelain with Quercitin and it is also a great product! It is a natural extract from Pineapple, these Bromelain capsules help reduce post-operative swelling, treating tissue injury, lessening postoperative pain, and helping accelerate healing. I also read that it is a milk coagulant which makes sense why it helps the body as it mends the tissues. I also found that I lost a lot of weight in my face and neck, my feet have not swelled up like they always did, my hands and fingers are no longer pudgy. I researched these products and found other comments similar to my findings. Everything that my doctor suggested has been right on target.
May 13, 8 days post op photos
Here are my photos - mid-day - 8 days post op. Morning is the best with the least about of swelling - Plus - those post-anesthesia "blues" DO come - don't let them get to you -- Look at the photos of my front before and my front after -- THAT IS MY MOTIVATION!!
Provider Review
Dr. Pratt and his staff are fantastic! Available, friendly and responsive