PO Day 16 - Ft. Myers, FL

PO Day 16 now.
I'm sorry I have been MIA. I am on the flat side. The first few days were hell for me. I was very sick. Every time I ate, moved, got up, I puked. It was awful. I had to get my meds changed from Percocet to Vicoden. That seemed to help. I also was prescribed nausea pills. Those made me so tired, I couldn't hold my head up. I didn't eat much in the beginning. I had to force myself to eat to take meds. It was not fun. I was taking meds around the clock every 3-4 hours. On PO Day 5. I woke up and was fine. I got dressed, washed my face, brushed my teeth and bam, I hit a wall! I was down for the whole day. I was getting hot and cold flashes all day. I thought maybe it had something to do with the meds. It was a very bad day. I cried, why did I do this! I couldn't stand the way I felt. I started backing down the pain meds. I figured it had something to do with it. When I started out I was taking 2 pills every 3-4 hours. Backed it down to 1 pill. Then starting taking just a half of a pill. Day 5 and 6 I took a half every 12 hours. Day 7, I was done taking meds altogether. I now just take Tylenol. I slept out on my couch for the first 9 days. I have been back in my own bed now since day 10. I have a pillow between my legs and can sleep fine. Luckily through all of this, I have never had a problem sleeping. I have broke down a couple times and cried and just wanted to be normal again. Since about day 9, I have really turned a corner. I have had good days since then. I can tell I'm getting stronger everyday. I can get around very well. I was never hunched over. I was never in any pain. If I wasn't so sick in the beginning this would have gone beautifully. I'm doing very well now. The swelling has gone way down since day 1. I have lost 4.5 pounds since TT Day. I am very pleased with my results to this point. I know it will continue to get better. I will post some pics. Again, I'm very sorry I did not post sooner. I have not been on here and just taking care of me.

I can not believe it, its finally here! Its my turn! In 22 hours, 18 minutes I will be getting my TT on! WOOT! I have been very busy prepping and getting everything ready. My son is going to Grandma's for 10 days so he is packed and ready to go. My house is clean and all laundry done. My bin of goodies is ready and all my bedding for camping on the couch till who knows when. I am so ready for this! I am excited today! I have a extra special TT sister, you know who you are. I could not have done this without you. You have helped me so much you don't even know. Because of you, I am ok to do this. Thank you for all your support and help through this. I know we will continue this journey together and be two totally hot TT sisters a year from now! I will see you all on the flat side sisters! :)

I had my pre-op appt. today. It ran long because they were very busy but overall it went great. I got all my questions answered and I feel good about things. Hubby also feels good about it. He feels confident in the PS and likes that he is very down to earth and is honest and true. He tells you like it is no sugar coating, we like that. I showed them my CG I bought at Kohl's (pic above) and they said that would be perfect for after my drain comes out I can switch from the binder they provide me with into the one I bought. So my surgery is on the 21st. I have to be there at 7:30 a.m. and surgery starts at 8:00 a.m. Should take 2 1/2 - 3 hours. Recovery is 30 - 45 minutes depending on how long I need and then they send you on your way. They are getting ready to move to new facility and did tell me that the new place will have where patients can stay overnight. How nice, I missed it by a week. LOL Anywho, I got my scripts. 3 total. Percocet, zofran, and one other forgot the name and I already dropped them off at pharmacy. Gonna run me about 130.00. Yikes but I was expecting at least $100.00. They say drain should stay in for 3-5 days approx. Hope its not longer. I will only have one. They used to use pain pumps but no longer do so. They provide binder and scar treatment strips that they will put on scar and redue and clean, change etc. for 3 months they will stay on. I dont have to purchase any of it. Yay! I bought my dial antibacterial soap to start using now. I had to buy a special soap to use the night before and morning of called hibiciens. Went over diet before and after. I must drink a ton of water day before and eat a lot of protein. Nurse told me to eat dinner later than I normally would to get my metabolism going and help with anesthetic during surgery. For after surgery my diet will consist of toast, jello, applesauce, fruit smoothies, protein bars, protein shakes, dry cereal, crackers, water. Well, I think that is the bulk of it. What to do from here. Clean, Clean, Clean, laundry, get son ready to spend 10 days at Grandma's house, get house prepped for when I come home, meals for hubby, bills paid, and all in order. 2 weeks! Can't wait! I will be on the flat side soon, real soon. :)