Scar revision

I had my procedure done 7/28/11. Originally, I was scheduled for a different doctor who was going to send me home the same day. I had also needed a hysterectomy due to a large fibroid tumor. 11 days prior to my surgery, my sister called to say her neighbor and friend (a plastic surgeon) wanted me to see him.. he wouldn't send me home first day AND he was cheaper AND he had a specialist friend who could do the hysterectomy at the same time.
So with that, I had appts all switched and set up and it all fell into place making my surgery only 3 days later than the original and at half the cost with an overnight or more.

So on July 28th in I went. In triage they found out I was allergic to yet another antibiotic.. that was itchy! The anesthesiologist was someone who's mom taught me child psych in the local college.... weird to be home on Cape Cod having the surgery!! I made him promise to keep me pain free!

And once I was switched out and settled off I went.. the last thing I remember was rolling through the doors of the operating room and then lights out. I woke in recoup with with sister by my side. No pain either. They got me to my room and being moved was no picnic. I had a foley that stayed in overnight so I didn't have to get up.. next morning though... ouch! Then I had to get up to go to the bathroom, walk the halls etc. I was allowed to actually stay 2 nights because of the hysterectomy. They kept me pretty much pain free as long as I wasn't up walking I was fine.

I went home to my parent's house for the next week... My mom brought me to my 2 post op appts and within a few days they took out the drains... burn and pain... wish I was like those who said they felt nothing!

Then my bellybutton stitches came out. I went back for another post op appt because I developed a small seroma on the front of the incision line... thankfully that is healing nice but the belly button sure is taking its time healing! It is smaller and round so I am hoping nothing screws that up!

At 1 wk I thought I'd never walk straight again... felt 'rectanular' looking.. the binder was my best friend and I had panic feelings when I had to remove it... showering was not a 'pleasure' at first.

At wk 2, I was finally walking straighter but slow. My son and I joked as I walked holding his elbow that this was practice for when I was 80 or so haha

now am at 3 wks and walking pretty well, standing great, seeing a waist, not needing the binder all the time. But can feel stiff along my flank in the back where lipo was done. I will try to figure out how to post a photo... have a few but not many.

Today it has been an interesting day.

When I saw PS the last time, I had the seroma that had been leaking. He said it looked fine and to keep it covered.. he liked that I now used my left over panty liners! Stick the backing your undies so the front covers the wound and soaks in the leaking body fluid!

The areas are improving but just odd looking. They are open a bit and you can see yellow inside... the body fat???
I had another small area open on the side a tiny bit under a scab that is also yellow but not really leaking. Glad I go back to PS on Friday.

Today I took a long walk (1.45 miles) but felt like I pulled something when I got home. I am going to ask PS about massage. I'm tired now and soooo itchy where there are scabs healing still on my incision... the rest of the incision is looking good!

Today I had a follow up post op appt. with the gynecologist. His office is two hours away in Brewster, MA. I really like him though and if only he were closer, I'd keep him!!
He answered the few questions I had regarding the hysterectomy (1 question about lifting) then he looked at the incision site. He said the openings in my incision aren't to bad and should heal with little intervention. He asked what I was doing for wound care... 1/2 and 1/2 peroxide/water wash or saline wash, bacitracin and bandage... said that is all it needs. He said I could take a guaze and rub the wound... omg just the thought of doing that made me want to throw up... its not that it hurts.. I'm just a big wimp!!
Apt. with PS on Friday... he'll look at belly button again.. today I can see it has healed more... it will be really nice!

NOW.. tomorrow I really have to get this eating under control! To many carbs in my diet... to much 'cheating' a candy bar here, some icecream there... because PS said eat what I want since my body is burning energy like a freight train healing... yea...this is going to start kicking my butt if I don't reign it in now!! I get myself on the Fat Flush Plan and before I know it my little muffin top under my breasts will be gone!