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10 weeks post op & feeling good!!! :)
UPDATED FROM Houston3252
3 months post
Adding 10 weeks pictures. I still have the open...
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Adding 10 weeks pictures. I still have the open wounds on my hips from the infections but other than that my scar line is looking pretty good! :)
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UPDATED FROM Houston3252
2 months post
I want to share a cute story with you ladies...
I want to share a cute story with you ladies :)
When I came home after my surgery my 13 yr old son was alarmed to see me in so much pain! I tried to explain to him that I had some muscled repaired in my tummy and the PS made my belly prettier. Not sure he understood but he accepted that story.
But seeing me in so much pain made him desperate to help any way that he could so I hired myself a new nurse: HIM! :)
We agreed on $5 a day for my care (he had been saving up for a new video game so he was excited about this!)
That was the best decision I made! My water glass is always full with fresh ice water, he brings me all my Meds on time, helps me sit up, makes most of my meals, tucks my blanket in around me when he thinks I'm napping... Just the best nurse ever!
I didn't allow him to do all the gross stuff like redressing my bandages or dealing with the drains, my husband did all that. But my son did offer to do that, too! Bless his heart :)
I feel like the luckiest mom ever! I'm no longer bummed about my infections now after writing this. I guess it is good to count your blessings! :)
When I came home after my surgery my 13 yr old son was alarmed to see me in so much pain! I tried to explain to him that I had some muscled repaired in my tummy and the PS made my belly prettier. Not sure he understood but he accepted that story.
But seeing me in so much pain made him desperate to help any way that he could so I hired myself a new nurse: HIM! :)
We agreed on $5 a day for my care (he had been saving up for a new video game so he was excited about this!)
That was the best decision I made! My water glass is always full with fresh ice water, he brings me all my Meds on time, helps me sit up, makes most of my meals, tucks my blanket in around me when he thinks I'm napping... Just the best nurse ever!
I didn't allow him to do all the gross stuff like redressing my bandages or dealing with the drains, my husband did all that. But my son did offer to do that, too! Bless his heart :)
I feel like the luckiest mom ever! I'm no longer bummed about my infections now after writing this. I guess it is good to count your blessings! :)
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H
July 15, 2011
Thank you for your comment. It does make me feel better that I'm not the only one this has happened to. Not that I wish this on anyone! Far from it!
But it makes me feel like less alone. Looking at everyone else's before and afters where they healed beautifully with no incident had me questioning why me?
Knowing I'm not the only one makes me feel more normal. Thank you so much for sharing your story with me. It helps more than you know.
But it makes me feel like less alone. Looking at everyone else's before and afters where they healed beautifully with no incident had me questioning why me?
Knowing I'm not the only one makes me feel more normal. Thank you so much for sharing your story with me. It helps more than you know.
I
July 16, 2011
houston , that really is a very cute story . That is so sweet of him to help you with your recovery . Infact when i read your story , i remember how much my 5 year old son has been helping me with mine . Kids are awesome and sweet .
K
W
July 30, 2011
How is your incision doing? Are you still packing it? I did not have an infection, but at 3 weeks I had an internal stitch that opened up a hole the size of a pencil eraser - deep and I am almost 7 weeks and still packing that. It has just this week started improving. Then at 5 weeks, I had leakage on my compression garment that turned in to a hole and then my PS cut me open in 2 places 3 inches long all the way down to the facia. He removed the internal stitches and stitched me back up. This week he will remove the stitches. Again, no infection. I am hoping and praying that this time my incision really is healed!
Good Luck to you and keep us posted. I hope you are healing :)
Good Luck to you and keep us posted. I hope you are healing :)
H
July 30, 2011
I'm still packing in the holes. They have been healing, though, so I'm thinking they will be all healed within 2-3 weeks. *fingers crossed*
Thank you so much for the kind words! Your post op picture looks good, you look cute in those tiny shorts!
Thank you so much for the kind words! Your post op picture looks good, you look cute in those tiny shorts!
W
July 31, 2011
Thank you - all I want to do is go shopping and try on clothes!!!! But, I can't until I dont have all this extra stuff going on with my incision.
UPDATED FROM Houston3252
2 months post
7 weeks post op: Well I went to see my PS for a...
7 weeks post op: Well I went to see my PS for a follow up. The hole isn't ready to be stitched yet so still packing it in. :(
On top of that the other side has formed an infection! So now we have to pack that side, too. Aarrg!
I just keep telling myself it will all be ok. It's just a delay and nothing more. Besides, the rest of the scar is healing beautifully! :)
It will all be ok.
It will all be ok...
On top of that the other side has formed an infection! So now we have to pack that side, too. Aarrg!
I just keep telling myself it will all be ok. It's just a delay and nothing more. Besides, the rest of the scar is healing beautifully! :)
It will all be ok.
It will all be ok...
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You will, too. I see your big day is almost here in just 2 weeks. How excited you must feel! I'm excited for you, you will look so good and your only regret will be like mine: I wish I had done this sooner! lol
But you are right: this, too shall pass. :)