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2 weeks PO
Finally updating again. Today marks 2 weeks post op. I am feeling pretty good. No pain. Every once in a while I feel a little achy in my upper stomach muscles. Nothing too painful, I just have a vivid imagination of the sutures stretching and that makes me nervous.
Last Friday I sat (fell) into my recliner really hard and felt an awful pulling in my muscle repair area and was terrified I undid all the sutures. I called the doctor on Saturday to express my concern.
I was so worried I totally lost my appetite, couldn't sleep, etc, etc. Dr Kim put my mind at ease and told me it was very unlikely I ruptured all the sutures. I didn't hear or feel a.pop, so I likely just stretched things a little. Thank goodness!
Monday I got the final drain removed. Luckily it didn't hurt as bad as the first one! I took a Valium prior to the appointment in preparation, ha! The nurse was soooo sweet. She knew it hurt bad with the first one so she yanked that second sucker out fast, which was the way I like it. My husband noticed that she sort of leaned back before she pulled it, and she says she does that because one lady hit her when she was pulling her drain! Seriously, how funny is that. I guess some people's reflex to pain is retaliation. Too funny.
Went to target and spent an insane at of money on spanx, tanks, and other misc. Items. The nurse told me to get size small spanx. I can't remember the last t I me I could squeeze into anything sized small. Even when I was young and thin... so anyway, I bought the size small, but haven't tried to squeeze myself into them yet, so I may ultimately may really need a medium. Also I am really worried about the top of them rolling down. I have always had that problem with shapeware, but maybe it was bc I was not buying high enough quality? We shall see. I also got a pair with shoulder straps, so hopefully that will help too. Worried I may bust a stitch trying to squeeze my butt into these things.
My breasts are still super high and look really strange. Anxiously awaiting them to drop. But so far I am really happy with the size. I was super worried 550s would be way to big, but I think they will be just fine.
I had really bad bruising from the lipo but that seems to be looking much better.
My incisions are healing really well I think. I am still really swollen, but I noticed it is letting less. I have been drinking lemon water, lime water, water with mint and cucumber. Think that is helping flush things out. I am trying to eat healthy, but it's is proving difficult. For some reason our refrigerator has been freezing things (my lettuce, hard boiled eggs), ugg...
Anyway, my 3 week appointment is this Friday (really 2.5 week). Hoping all goes well. I have to travel a little next week so hoping to get the all clear. I start back to work tomorrow, but thinking I am going to try to work from home. I'm nervous about people noticing my slouchy posture and why I have been out for 2 weeks.
One last thing. I am so thankful for my husband! He has been soooo helpful, supportive, etc through this whole process. He is the best and I couldn't ask for anyone better!!
Last Friday I sat (fell) into my recliner really hard and felt an awful pulling in my muscle repair area and was terrified I undid all the sutures. I called the doctor on Saturday to express my concern.
I was so worried I totally lost my appetite, couldn't sleep, etc, etc. Dr Kim put my mind at ease and told me it was very unlikely I ruptured all the sutures. I didn't hear or feel a.pop, so I likely just stretched things a little. Thank goodness!
Monday I got the final drain removed. Luckily it didn't hurt as bad as the first one! I took a Valium prior to the appointment in preparation, ha! The nurse was soooo sweet. She knew it hurt bad with the first one so she yanked that second sucker out fast, which was the way I like it. My husband noticed that she sort of leaned back before she pulled it, and she says she does that because one lady hit her when she was pulling her drain! Seriously, how funny is that. I guess some people's reflex to pain is retaliation. Too funny.
Went to target and spent an insane at of money on spanx, tanks, and other misc. Items. The nurse told me to get size small spanx. I can't remember the last t I me I could squeeze into anything sized small. Even when I was young and thin... so anyway, I bought the size small, but haven't tried to squeeze myself into them yet, so I may ultimately may really need a medium. Also I am really worried about the top of them rolling down. I have always had that problem with shapeware, but maybe it was bc I was not buying high enough quality? We shall see. I also got a pair with shoulder straps, so hopefully that will help too. Worried I may bust a stitch trying to squeeze my butt into these things.
My breasts are still super high and look really strange. Anxiously awaiting them to drop. But so far I am really happy with the size. I was super worried 550s would be way to big, but I think they will be just fine.
I had really bad bruising from the lipo but that seems to be looking much better.
My incisions are healing really well I think. I am still really swollen, but I noticed it is letting less. I have been drinking lemon water, lime water, water with mint and cucumber. Think that is helping flush things out. I am trying to eat healthy, but it's is proving difficult. For some reason our refrigerator has been freezing things (my lettuce, hard boiled eggs), ugg...
Anyway, my 3 week appointment is this Friday (really 2.5 week). Hoping all goes well. I have to travel a little next week so hoping to get the all clear. I start back to work tomorrow, but thinking I am going to try to work from home. I'm nervous about people noticing my slouchy posture and why I have been out for 2 weeks.
One last thing. I am so thankful for my husband! He has been soooo helpful, supportive, etc through this whole process. He is the best and I couldn't ask for anyone better!!
pics day 8
Let's try this again
PO day 9
So far I don't have much pain at all in my tummy. Breasts have pain every now and then that takes my breath away. I think that is getting a little better. No need for pain meds other than to help me get to sleep. My butt hurts from sleeping in this recliner. Hahaha.
Incision on my left hip floors like nit is splitting a little. I have also developed a blister (that has popped) along my incision line. Good news is that I am pretty numb down there, so don't really notice.
Had my 1 week PO visit on Tuesday. She took tape off and removed a couple stitches. Was told to start breast massage and lipo massage. Over all she said everything looked good. But I am guessing that at this point, unless something major is wrong, she is going to say everything is good.
At 7 days PO, I was very depressed. Started to regret my decision to have this all done. I think that is just part of the process after a surgery like this. I was just sad and wondering if I made the right decision. I think I am ok now, but it just took me off guard. I didn't recognize the stomach/body I was looking at. most of you would think that is a good thing, but it made me a little sad (just being honest was out Rollercoaster emotions). Also, my incision looked a little scary in a couple places that made my stomach turn a little (and I am someone who loves watching surgeries etc and wished I would have gone to med school).
Yesterday I had a better day and recognized my belly button and that made me happy.
Today I felt really weak and like I was going to pass out a couple times. Not sure what was up with that. Think I am better now.
When to get one drain removed today. Not gonna lie, that freaking hurt!!! I actually screamed (think I may have freaked out the people in the waiting room)...ooops. but scar tissue started forming on the drain, so she basically had to rip it free to pull it out.... yep....gross...and owie....
Getting other drain removed on Monday. Think I will prep with a Valium. Also after this last drain comes out I will get to transition to spanx!! Oh yay....
Posted a couple pics.
Praying for healing....
Incision on my left hip floors like nit is splitting a little. I have also developed a blister (that has popped) along my incision line. Good news is that I am pretty numb down there, so don't really notice.
Had my 1 week PO visit on Tuesday. She took tape off and removed a couple stitches. Was told to start breast massage and lipo massage. Over all she said everything looked good. But I am guessing that at this point, unless something major is wrong, she is going to say everything is good.
At 7 days PO, I was very depressed. Started to regret my decision to have this all done. I think that is just part of the process after a surgery like this. I was just sad and wondering if I made the right decision. I think I am ok now, but it just took me off guard. I didn't recognize the stomach/body I was looking at. most of you would think that is a good thing, but it made me a little sad (just being honest was out Rollercoaster emotions). Also, my incision looked a little scary in a couple places that made my stomach turn a little (and I am someone who loves watching surgeries etc and wished I would have gone to med school).
Yesterday I had a better day and recognized my belly button and that made me happy.
Today I felt really weak and like I was going to pass out a couple times. Not sure what was up with that. Think I am better now.
When to get one drain removed today. Not gonna lie, that freaking hurt!!! I actually screamed (think I may have freaked out the people in the waiting room)...ooops. but scar tissue started forming on the drain, so she basically had to rip it free to pull it out.... yep....gross...and owie....
Getting other drain removed on Monday. Think I will prep with a Valium. Also after this last drain comes out I will get to transition to spanx!! Oh yay....
Posted a couple pics.
Praying for healing....
Provider Review
Dr. Kim
Dr. Kim and her staff have been extremely nice and I felt very safe under her care. Really liked the anesthesiologist. I just wish I could have had one more appointment with her prior to the surgery, because I have been so nervous about everything. It will be a while before I am able to judge the final results, as I am super puffy :-)