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Surgery Scheduled! Counting Down! - Hinsdale, IL
UPDATED FROM anginmich
1 year post
Update
anginmichMarch 14, 2014
WORTH IT$14,000
I cant believe its been almost a year since my surgery. I never posted pictures of my before and after, so I thought I should do that now...better late than never. :)
UPDATED FROM anginmich
6 days post
6 days post op: Another follow up appt with Dr...
anginmichApril 5, 2013
6 days post op: Another follow up appt with Dr Katsaros yesterday to remove the second drain. He took out the staples from my incision and informed me that he wouldn't take out the 2nd drain until I bought a compression garment to wear out of his office. I left, bought one, brought it back, finished my appt and went home feeling super! He made comments about being impressed with how well my recovery is going.
I'm getting around on my own (and have been for days now), standing up straight (will be slightly bent and stiff after periods of sitting or sleeping).
I'm getting around on my own (and have been for days now), standing up straight (will be slightly bent and stiff after periods of sitting or sleeping).
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April 5, 2013
Yay! No more drains! I bet that must feel great! Glad you are doing so well. I have to bring CG to surgery. Will wear it home. Can u say stuffed sausage? I put it on test the size, already sausage like. Gonna be interesting... What kind of CG did you get?
April 5, 2013
The one I bought, I purchased at Kohls, was $46, by MaidenForm called Control It. He told me to get a small, but I couldn't even get it over my thighs. I bought a medium and it was difficult to get on but is super supportive and actually comforting. Once you've gotten use to wearing the binder, there's a secure feeling in wearing it. Doesn't feel right without it actually.
April 5, 2013
That is awesome that your so mobile already and feeling so well! Im very happy for you and hope your recovery continues to go smoothly! :)
UPDATED FROM anginmich
4 days post
Four days post op: Follow up appt yesterday,...
anginmichApril 3, 2013
Four days post op: Follow up appt yesterday, resulted in checking the drains and pulling them to make sure they were working properly sincde I didnt have as much fluid collection as he thought I should. Omg, did it ever burn! Felt like my left side was on fire! When the dr was finished and my binder tightened back around me, it felt like it only aggravated that "burn" sensation. We repositioned it, and it felt fine for 10 minutes or so, but then it would hurt again. Once Igot home, I found that when standing, I didn't have the burning. Of course, that can't last forever.. and would sit when I couldn't stand anymore.. positioning and repositioning in an attempt to find anything that would help. Long story short, I didn't end up getting any sleep and called the dr this morning requesting removal of the drain on my left side. After an hour & 1/2 drive, it was removed and I feel so much better! Have to make the trip again tomorrow to have the other side removed, but at this point, I don't even care - will be super happy to get some sleep!!
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April 4, 2013
Hi...Hope you were able to get some rest last night with one of the drains out and hopefully once the other is removed, you'll feel better! Other than the discomfort from the drains, how do you feel?
April 4, 2013
I was able to sleep like a baby, thank you! I'm actually sitting at the dr office now waiting to have the other tube removed. Came in earlier and he removed the staples, but wouldn't remove the drain cuz I forgot to bring a body shaper. Went shopping real quick and came back. Ready to get this thing out and take a shower! After a shower and another good nights sleep, I will be a new woman!
The drain isn't even bad at this point, have gotten use to it, but it will be nice to not wear baggy clothes. I feel great!
April 4, 2013
That's great news. There's nothing like rest! Maybe we'll get to see some pics soon :) Happy healings!
September 30, 2017
I know it's been a long while but I found this to be very interesting info for my upcoming procedure!
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