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short update
If you notice just below my belly button, a hair above my incision, I have a small lump. I'm thinking it's the end of the stitching of my muscles. I am however, curious if anyone else experienced this as well, and if it goes away. Aside from that I feel great. Incisions are healing as expected. I'm still swollen and uncomfortable at times but I'm not necessarily in any pain. Sneezing causes discomfort but not really pain. All in all I'm almost back to normal.
pics
I still have love handles and it's so very obvious which is a little frustrating but, I'm hoping I can exercise and get rid of it! I do notice my implants are dropping so I'm happy with that.
day by day
So I haven't posted bc after arriving back home I went right back to mom. I've ripped both ends of my incision open doing things I shouldn't but hey, kids come first! I'm still super swollen and have this wretched pain behind my belly button. Not sure if I've managed to hurt myself or if it's due to the apparent hernia I had. Anyhow, other than the discomfort in the belly button I'm doing ok. The swelling comes and goes but I'm definitely not ready to go without the CG just yet, though I have slept without it for 2 nights. I'm getting closer to being able to sleep throughout the night as well. Overall everything has gone as expected. Being a mom makes it a little harder to heal as fast as I'd like but they help where they can. Pics to come this evening. Happy healing to you all.
Provider Review
Dr Ortega was very professional and kind. His staff was nice and personable. My coordinator was Karla. She was very helpful and kind as well. All around my experience with Dr Ortega and his staff was wonderful. I would recommend Dr Ortega to anyone looking into having surgery! As with any busy Dr's office the wait times were a little long but the staff was attentive and reassuring in acknowledging your wait. Wonderful people.