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Went in today for my TT later in the day. I'm...
jmc8683August 2, 2012
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Went in today for my TT later in the day. I'm Currently wide awake and a chatty Cathy. Pretty sure my parents are ready to stuff a sock in my mouth. Jk.
Feels like I had one heck of an abdominal workout. My incision is probably lower than I ever imagined it to be (haven't seen it since the markings but it was LOW). I have two drains and left is definitely outputting more than the right. Oddly, the right drain Burns at what I assume is the site. Anything you can do for this? Left back at the curvature of my back/side is really tender/sore. While it sucks, so far, I'm not totally miserable yet not a walk in the park.
Surgeon apparently talked to my parents but no idea what was said other than he pulled me reallly tight and I'll be pretty sore.
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Feeling pretty decent other than the fact that my...
jmc8683August 4, 2012
Feeling pretty decent other than the fact that my lower back is on fire. After pacing like quasimoto last night, I finally moved to the recliner and slept well. My incision over the pelvis area (really low) burns like crazy once meds wear off but I definitely keep ice on it. Having some issues with gas but started miralax yesterday and again today. Dry heaved yesterday but I think it was a combo of it being just so much stimulation all at once.
Drains plan to come out next Friday. Really nervous about that, tbh.
Drains plan to come out next Friday. Really nervous about that, tbh.
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August 4, 2012
Glad you're doing well all things considered:) u should try frozen peas on you belly they're wonderful (just be sure to keep something between the bag & your skin of course) glad u were able to get a nice low scar. Can't see how you ladies get comfy in the recliner, mine was like torture. Lol anyway happy healing:)
August 4, 2012
I have been using the frozen peas. And because my binder keeps sliding/rubbing my pubic area, I've kept a thin hand towel in between dressings and binder
My bed is super comfy but my tail bone just hurts in the bed. Not sure why the recliner is different.
My bed is super comfy but my tail bone just hurts in the bed. Not sure why the recliner is different.
August 5, 2012
Smart trick with the hand towel. You're lucky your recliner is comfy it's probably the best way to go. Mine just isn't comfy for sleeping idk why. How are you feeling?
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Feeling a lot better today pain wise- so far since...
jmc8683August 5, 2012
Feeling a lot better today pain wise- so far since midnight I've had 1 vicodin and 3 tylenol. I want to be off that as soon as I am comfortable enough to be off it- I don't like it at all. I was able to look at my stomach more and the left side is pretty swollen (towards the hip) and kind of puffy/raised- hopefully it's swelling and not pleating. I'm thinking it's swelling because at the 2 day PO the doctor said everything looked really good/really awesome and flat- one of the best results in a while. So hopefully it's swelling. I feel really puffy though. I don't feel like eating much either. I'm kind of being 'forced' to eat. I'm drinking a ton though.
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August 5, 2012
Last night I decided to try to go back to the bed because there was concern about me being in the chair since I'm staying with family for the first week or so. I woke up at 3 am in so much lower back pain that I took pillows 1x1 out to the recliner.
Pain wise, I felt blah at 5 am, so I took just a regular tylenol and was good until 10 am. I just took half a vic/tylenol and if I need the rest of the vic, will take it at 1. I really want to cut the vicodin out because of the fact that I don't want to keep messing with my bowel. I'm taking Colace 2x a day and some gas-x. I did use a suppository yesterday (ugh) and not helped drastically for the time but back to feeling blah. It at least got rid of my first two days/something moving.
I just sneezed for the first time and talk about the BURN. Oh lord. Entire lower abdomen area where incision is and then the entire muscle portion from top to bottom. I'm also weirded out by the fact I can't feel the entire center of my stomach when I touch.
Pain wise, I felt blah at 5 am, so I took just a regular tylenol and was good until 10 am. I just took half a vic/tylenol and if I need the rest of the vic, will take it at 1. I really want to cut the vicodin out because of the fact that I don't want to keep messing with my bowel. I'm taking Colace 2x a day and some gas-x. I did use a suppository yesterday (ugh) and not helped drastically for the time but back to feeling blah. It at least got rid of my first two days/something moving.
I just sneezed for the first time and talk about the BURN. Oh lord. Entire lower abdomen area where incision is and then the entire muscle portion from top to bottom. I'm also weirded out by the fact I can't feel the entire center of my stomach when I touch.
August 5, 2012
HI!!!! Glad you're feeling better!! Yeah I had to ditch the meds at day 2 PO after puking! Lovely feeling heaving like that right! Ugh! Hope you can be off those soon! makes a world of difference to me! I am also eating very little like the amount my picky 3 year old eats 5 -6 times a day and mostly because I make myself so I get it! I just makesure Iget at least 1 protein shake aday since the body needs protein to recover. I am also swelling mine is pretty even swelling everywhere up front - must be since mine was drain free and he does the quilting stitching. Oh and yeah - my back hurts too - lame! Just when it starts getting better I take advantage, push myself and ouch again! Sigh. We aren't even a week out so i'd say we're doing great! Keep us posted!!!!
August 5, 2012
Oh and I can only see pics on my phone...have you posted any yet? I'm sure you look great!
August 6, 2012
I don't have any pics up. I feel mostly swollen in the obliques area and it freaks me out because I've never had a distended/protruding stomach. So gah! I'm not pushing myself hard but I SO want to take a shower or something. I can't stand this wiping off bit!
I think once these drains are out I'll be so much happier. Today I've drained
I think once these drains are out I'll be so much happier. Today I've drained
August 7, 2012
Oh yeah - you will feel way better once drains are out!!! That is one thing and I'm sure cute belly would concur - drain free is SO nice!!! Hang in there every day is better! =)
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I am happy you joined the community.