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One Week Post Op Tummy Tuck - Columbia, MO
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I am 35, one week post op and feeling pretty good....
ShrycanNovember 15, 2013
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I am 35, one week post op and feeling pretty good. I am 5'6 and weighed about 165...I was told the Dr. took a little over 5 lbs off...yikes! The first day was bad due to being sick from anestisia and pain meds. Throwing up after a TT is NOT fun, but really this was my only issue. I do think I have a high tolerance for pain, but so far it has not been bad, I have not taken pain meds since surgery other than Tylenol. The drains are the most annoying part, but understand their importance. I had the surgery November 5th and went back to work on November 12. I try to only work half days and take a lot of breaks. I am a real estate agent so I can be fairly flexible. For all those considering...go for it. The initial worries are the worst, after that you are golden.
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UPDATED FROM Shrycan
22 days post
Infection
ShrycanNovember 28, 2013
These are pictures of the progression of the infection which I thought was bruising. Please even though the pictures are named day 1-13...they are not nocessarily specific days. I do change my underwear...lol. so you can see the days based on that.
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November 28, 2013
So sorry that happened! I'm glad you got it taken care of before it progressed to something systemic. Hope you are better soon!
November 28, 2013
Thanks mate for sharing that, so glad you got to it in time. Praying for you that it will all resolve quickly on the antibiotics. xx
December 4, 2013
Just a quick update on my recovery. All is well so far. After Dr. cleaned me out from the staph and put a new drain in (Tuesday) on the following Sunday I woke up and had pulled part of the drain out. I met with Dr. that evening in office and he pulled the rest of the drain out...pushed as much fluid as possible out and packed the opened incision. He left it open to continue draining and I have to change the dressing and pack it twice daily. YUK, I never thought I would be able to do it, but I guess it is better than the alternative. I am feeling a lot better, tend to get sore when I swell, but I have another week of the antibiotics. Please pay attention to your body and don't chalk anything up as "surgery related" I hope this helps people as I wish I had pictures of people with swelling, infection etc.
December 4, 2013
I'm glad things are at least looking up somewhat! Changing the dressings must stink, but I'm glad you caught it in time and are here to warn others.
December 5, 2013
You look great. I'm curious, how did you know you had an infection? I dont see any signs on the pictures.
December 5, 2013
If you look closely above the incision there is slight redness. ..I think was the start. I did not feel well. I should have been feeling better after getting the drains out and I did not. I hurt and had pain around my hips. I had horrible sweats and chills but no fever. The redness for progressively worse but it took about a week. Listen to your body!
December 14, 2013
I had a similar experience with my breast reduction. Unfortunately, I didn't "listen to my body". That was excellent advice!
UPDATED FROM Shrycan
1 month post
on the mend
ShrycanDecember 8, 2013
Finally on the mend! Feeling good:)I have a couple of days left of the antibiotic and still packing the wound but that is heading also. All seems well!
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December 9, 2013
That's great, your skin looks really good now and your incision is so fine. Not much swelling either, what's your secret?!
December 9, 2013
thank you so much I had the first set of dreams for 2 weeks then after I got the infection I had another set for 1 week. I still get drainage out of the open wound so I am sure that helps with swelling
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