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Today was PO date 28. Unfortunately I forgot to...
Today was PO date 28. Unfortunately I forgot to take ibuprofen this morning before I went to work. It wasn't really bad until I got home (after 1/2 hour drive) and then I was just done for the day. Had to go to a meeting later in the evening and now I'm toast.
But this past weekend I feel as though I turned a sharp corner and I am utterly grateful. Less swelling, still tight. Sleeping WAY more comfortably though, thank goodness! Not out running yet, but I've decided that's ok. Really. I'm starting to approach things with the I Can Do It attitude and then I realize, Not Just Yet. I think I've just been feeling so good that in my mind I'm back to pre-op days and, well, that really isn't the case. :) Still get tired at night and turn to my heating pad for my back. Not that my back hurts anymore but it sure feels great and gets me relaxed.
The pops I've felt under the incision line that are followed by a burning sensation have definitely subsided. I don't want to say stopped because then I'll be riddled with them. All is good with that and I'm no longer concerned my guts will be popping out. Just part of the healing process.
My PS said I can get out of my binder at the end of the month (this week), so I'm looking forward to the CG and wearing the binder during exercise until I feel comfortable without it. Within the next couple weeks he said he will put me in a silicone binder that will provide compression as well as scar therapy to the incision line but it won't be nearly as overbearing as the binder I have now. Can't wait. He doesn't want me swimming or bathing yet, which puts a damper on spring break in Florida. Oh well, could be worse. I'm not to do hot yoga for another three weeks (due to all the stretching/core work involved), but am free to run, just start slow and listen to my body. So far I've just stuck to walking many miles. I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to have this procedure, I don't want to rush or jinx anything. I feel like I've come a long way and the endorphin rushes will be there once again in my future.
I still avoid salt, processed foods and am still having a high protein smoothie during the day. I've upped the protein and really lowered the carb intake. I've always loved fruits & veggies so that isn't a problem. No increase or decrease there. Brown rice is my favorite carb so I keep it in stock in the fridge.
I have to say, I've been doing quite a bit of reading on this whole healing process and am totally amazed at what our bodies are capable of doing. I've decided to approach this as a learning adventure - step into curiosity and out of fear. Makes my ride a little better. :)
Happy Healing!
But this past weekend I feel as though I turned a sharp corner and I am utterly grateful. Less swelling, still tight. Sleeping WAY more comfortably though, thank goodness! Not out running yet, but I've decided that's ok. Really. I'm starting to approach things with the I Can Do It attitude and then I realize, Not Just Yet. I think I've just been feeling so good that in my mind I'm back to pre-op days and, well, that really isn't the case. :) Still get tired at night and turn to my heating pad for my back. Not that my back hurts anymore but it sure feels great and gets me relaxed.
The pops I've felt under the incision line that are followed by a burning sensation have definitely subsided. I don't want to say stopped because then I'll be riddled with them. All is good with that and I'm no longer concerned my guts will be popping out. Just part of the healing process.
My PS said I can get out of my binder at the end of the month (this week), so I'm looking forward to the CG and wearing the binder during exercise until I feel comfortable without it. Within the next couple weeks he said he will put me in a silicone binder that will provide compression as well as scar therapy to the incision line but it won't be nearly as overbearing as the binder I have now. Can't wait. He doesn't want me swimming or bathing yet, which puts a damper on spring break in Florida. Oh well, could be worse. I'm not to do hot yoga for another three weeks (due to all the stretching/core work involved), but am free to run, just start slow and listen to my body. So far I've just stuck to walking many miles. I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to have this procedure, I don't want to rush or jinx anything. I feel like I've come a long way and the endorphin rushes will be there once again in my future.
I still avoid salt, processed foods and am still having a high protein smoothie during the day. I've upped the protein and really lowered the carb intake. I've always loved fruits & veggies so that isn't a problem. No increase or decrease there. Brown rice is my favorite carb so I keep it in stock in the fridge.
I have to say, I've been doing quite a bit of reading on this whole healing process and am totally amazed at what our bodies are capable of doing. I've decided to approach this as a learning adventure - step into curiosity and out of fear. Makes my ride a little better. :)
Happy Healing!
POD 14 photos are up. Taken around 4:30 pm, so...
POD 14 photos are up. Taken around 4:30 pm, so swelling is definitely visible. Posted this in a comment earlier. Oops.
Still feeling good. Wondering about the swelling above the suture line. Does anyone else have it in this specific area? I'm not complaining, just curious. Every time I take the binder off, gravity does a number and it (swelling) always hits right there. As if something is stopping it from going anywhere else. And I can feel it, too.
I don't know what to say about my BB at this point as it is still in its own unique recovery stage (blech) and I mildly freak out a little every time I see it. Wondering if it's harboring some alien life form because it sure looks like it could right about now. I do know it will be better than it was before. Lol! Hope everyone is doing ok and healing well!
Still feeling good. Wondering about the swelling above the suture line. Does anyone else have it in this specific area? I'm not complaining, just curious. Every time I take the binder off, gravity does a number and it (swelling) always hits right there. As if something is stopping it from going anywhere else. And I can feel it, too.
I don't know what to say about my BB at this point as it is still in its own unique recovery stage (blech) and I mildly freak out a little every time I see it. Wondering if it's harboring some alien life form because it sure looks like it could right about now. I do know it will be better than it was before. Lol! Hope everyone is doing ok and healing well!
POD 12: Had my first post op appt this past week...
POD 12: Had my first post op appt this past week and all went well. I was given the go-ahead to start walking and to listen to my body as I do so. I was also given the green light to drive, but start by going around the block first, because how we use our legs in driving also makes us use our stomach muscles. After a few light trips, I concur. Ouch.
I've been walking more around the house and going up & down stairs but last night I decided to go on a walk to one of my favorite places. Through woods and by water. To say I've had cabin fever is an understatement. After a few errands and driving for 25 minutes, I made it to the place I felt would motivate and invigorate me as it always does. I unfortunately was pushing close to the next dose of ibuprofen. Mistake. I didn't make it as far as I wanted, but at least I got out & accomplished a little goal of mine. I came home, quite swollen and a little sore and took the ibuprofen, put my feet up and had ice on my belly all night. Because of this activity, sleeping was a little rough, though. However, I am cleared to now sleep on my side - which was another relief!!! I am not a back sleeper and not being able to sleep on my side has had the biggest impact on my sleep - or lack thereof!
I'm supposed to start back to work in two days and I'm actually kinda concerned about that. The drive is a half hour one way, but it is a desk job. Not sure if I should call in for more time off. I have the flexibility, but part of me just wants to just get on with it all. The other part - my body - seems to disagree at times. From what I've read and learned, this healing thing takes time. HAH! I just wish I were patient!
For the most part, I feel like I've been pretty blessed from the pain standpoint. I really have few complaints because I felt I knew what I was getting myself into. I expected the pain and the inconvenience. I felt I trained for this. Really. I kicked my workouts up a few notches to make sure my legs could hold me and my arms could do the same getting in and out of bed or off the couch. And I really feel that helped!
I have, however, noticed other emotional things that come and go. I still have this weird guilt thing going. Like not asking for help. Doing things I was told not to, but because nobody is around to do them, I'll do myself. Simple things, really. But over the course of the day do add up. Because I asked for this, I don't ever want to complain and I also don't want to ask (or ask repeatedly) for things to be done. I can't do everything. And I feel guilty for not be able to. Weird, huh? I also just need to lower my expectations of everything right now. Clean house, great dinners, uncompleted errands, etc.
Just. Let. Go. For a while, at least.
I'm super happy with my scar and bb, so far. Kinda gross, but I know it's coming along. I'll post photos later.
Happy healing, everyone! I hope you're having an easy, pain-free (as much as possible for the newbies!) weekend!
I've been walking more around the house and going up & down stairs but last night I decided to go on a walk to one of my favorite places. Through woods and by water. To say I've had cabin fever is an understatement. After a few errands and driving for 25 minutes, I made it to the place I felt would motivate and invigorate me as it always does. I unfortunately was pushing close to the next dose of ibuprofen. Mistake. I didn't make it as far as I wanted, but at least I got out & accomplished a little goal of mine. I came home, quite swollen and a little sore and took the ibuprofen, put my feet up and had ice on my belly all night. Because of this activity, sleeping was a little rough, though. However, I am cleared to now sleep on my side - which was another relief!!! I am not a back sleeper and not being able to sleep on my side has had the biggest impact on my sleep - or lack thereof!
I'm supposed to start back to work in two days and I'm actually kinda concerned about that. The drive is a half hour one way, but it is a desk job. Not sure if I should call in for more time off. I have the flexibility, but part of me just wants to just get on with it all. The other part - my body - seems to disagree at times. From what I've read and learned, this healing thing takes time. HAH! I just wish I were patient!
For the most part, I feel like I've been pretty blessed from the pain standpoint. I really have few complaints because I felt I knew what I was getting myself into. I expected the pain and the inconvenience. I felt I trained for this. Really. I kicked my workouts up a few notches to make sure my legs could hold me and my arms could do the same getting in and out of bed or off the couch. And I really feel that helped!
I have, however, noticed other emotional things that come and go. I still have this weird guilt thing going. Like not asking for help. Doing things I was told not to, but because nobody is around to do them, I'll do myself. Simple things, really. But over the course of the day do add up. Because I asked for this, I don't ever want to complain and I also don't want to ask (or ask repeatedly) for things to be done. I can't do everything. And I feel guilty for not be able to. Weird, huh? I also just need to lower my expectations of everything right now. Clean house, great dinners, uncompleted errands, etc.
Just. Let. Go. For a while, at least.
I'm super happy with my scar and bb, so far. Kinda gross, but I know it's coming along. I'll post photos later.
Happy healing, everyone! I hope you're having an easy, pain-free (as much as possible for the newbies!) weekend!