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Thank you Dr.Eby. Best PS ever-Memphis, TN
UPDATED FROM Niki3232
12 days post
Post op day 12: So far the recovery process is...
WORTH IT$6,595
Post op day 12: So far the recovery process is going pretty good. No pain since post op day 2 or 3. My PS and staff keep saying the more I walk the better I will feel. So the last 3 days I have been doing laps in the mall. No, I didnt buy one single piece of clothing except my Spanx. I guess reality havent set in but it does feel good to wear a fitted T-shirts again. I am still walking pretty slow and have not straighten out 100% but it get better day by day. I look forward to waking up the next morning just to see what improvement the next day will bring.
Swelling! That's a topic within it's self. After 5 pm is the worst but what concerns me the most is the swelling above my incision. At times I don't know if it's swelling or my PS pulled my fat roll down lower.I mean I am so flat until u get right above the incision and then it look like u could jump off a cliff. Its been that way since I awaken from surgery. Think I will try putting ice on it to see if that help it go down.
Last thing is that I am so happy to found my PS. I recommend anyone in the area to go to her. I am out of town at my sister's house. That's always a good time. Happy Healing everyone.
Swelling! That's a topic within it's self. After 5 pm is the worst but what concerns me the most is the swelling above my incision. At times I don't know if it's swelling or my PS pulled my fat roll down lower.I mean I am so flat until u get right above the incision and then it look like u could jump off a cliff. Its been that way since I awaken from surgery. Think I will try putting ice on it to see if that help it go down.
Last thing is that I am so happy to found my PS. I recommend anyone in the area to go to her. I am out of town at my sister's house. That's always a good time. Happy Healing everyone.
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UPDATED FROM Niki3232
10 days post
Post op Day 10: Got my drain out . Hallelujah. No...
Post op Day 10: Got my drain out . Hallelujah. No pain at all when it came out.Afterward I was able to walk around a couple of stores but still hunched over slightly and moving slowly. Man I am so ready to start running, but every morning I see a little improvement. Doctor recommends spanx. I haven't wore a compression garment thus far so I have no idea what to get. Any recommendations? I also have alot of swelling in my lower abdomen. Does anyone else have this?
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UPDATED FROM Niki3232
7 days post
Post op day 7: Really not to much to up-date....
Post op day 7: Really not to much to up-date. Still cant stand up straight. I tried all day but this stomach just wont give. I only have the one drain and it putting out about 10cc/8hours. Called my PS office and made an appointment to have it out on Monday. I could not do it today because I am still on my blood thinner shots and have to be off for 24 hours before they will pull the drain. Is anyone else on blood thinner shots. If so, How may days?
Still unsure about the surgery and how my abdomen look. I am pretty sure I am in for a revision, but I do trust my PS and if she say give it 8 weeks before I judge thats exactly what I am gonna do. Hell thats all I can do and she knows best. Still love my belly button. Hope its just as cute 8 weeks from now. I want to take a 3hour trip(driving) next week. Do yall think that is too soon.
Happy healing. its seem like the July 13th crew has been very blessed with a great recovery.
Still unsure about the surgery and how my abdomen look. I am pretty sure I am in for a revision, but I do trust my PS and if she say give it 8 weeks before I judge thats exactly what I am gonna do. Hell thats all I can do and she knows best. Still love my belly button. Hope its just as cute 8 weeks from now. I want to take a 3hour trip(driving) next week. Do yall think that is too soon.
Happy healing. its seem like the July 13th crew has been very blessed with a great recovery.
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AJ1982
July 22, 2012
My doctor also placed me on blood thinner shots for 2 wks plus a refill. She said that she would make me use the refill if I wasn't up and walking around after 2 wks po which was yesterday. I dreaded taking those shots everyday, they were very painful. My ps pulled my drain after only one week and I continued with my shots. However, I had to pack the drain hole everyday just in case fluid need to drain it would still have a way to drain. After 2 wks I am still walking hunched over, its a killer on my back. I only take pain meds at night when its time for bed that's when it seems like my back hurts the worse. During the day I'm fine with no meds.
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Niki3232
July 22, 2012
Thanks AJ1982 for responding. Did she tell you to stop the blood thinner 24 hours before she pulled the drain? If so when did you start them back? I am still hunched over also. My stomach just want give. My PS said that I could return to work in 2 weeks but being hunched over like this the there is no way.
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July 22, 2012
Hi nikki just checking on you girl. Did you find out is ok to do that 3 hour trip. We usually go to Florida from new York on August. We drive though. I don't know if I'm going to be able this year unless I fly.
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July 22, 2012
hi Nena Not yet I get my drain out tomorrow so I will ask then. The only thing is that my PS is out of the country until first week of August. Thank God I haven't had any problems but wish she was here so i could talk to her. I have so many questions
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