14 days post op

Got my drain removed! This was day 11. I told my ps I was so uncomfortable. I meant the drain, compression garment, hunching, sleeping upright, everything! He said he could at least remove the drain. I was still draining a bit, but he looked at my record and decided he could removed it. He also said he could always remove fluid if I had build up. Wait! A needle stuck in my stomach! Too late, it was out. Didn't hurt too much. I think my imagination made it hurt more!

This is day 14, and I can say, the drain being gone has made a difference. I was always afraid I would pull on it accidentally. Esp when I was showering or changing garments. The worst part the last few days has been the thigh lipo soreness. I just hurt to sit or get out of bed. I've been using Arnica Cream, taking Arnica supplements and Bromelain. I really don't know if they're helping, but I'm gonna keep on taking them just in case! I've been massaging the areas everytime I get a chance. I think that and very warm showers seem to help the pain.

I can stand up fairly straight, but I still look like I'm walking with bad posture. How long does it take to stand straight up? I'm afraid I'll pull stitches or mess something up. Also, when have you all started sleeping flat on the bed? I really want to sleep on my stomach. Tried it on my side last night, but it was uncomfortable and I felt like I was squishing my boobs!

Today I am just trying to deal with the agravation of the drain being in the way and the need to go to the bathroom! I've been taking stool softener, but nothing so far. My stomach feels hard and weird and it really hurts when I cough. The doc said my stomach muscles had an inch seperation so had to stitch it up. I'm not surprised and was expecting it. The areas where they did the lipo is hard and lumpy. The compression garment makes a deep indent in my thighs where it happens to lay. Is that normal? Should I start massaging it or something? Anyway, I guess I am more at the being "uncomfortable" stage than the pain stage. Can't wait to get rid of these drains!!! Arrgh!

Had my first post op visit this morning. The 15 feet of ace bandage came off my breasts and was replaced with a sports bra. My doc said not to worry, that they are small B's like I wanted. They're just a little swollen right now. My stomach was really flat looking. Even though there was swelling, the pooch was gone! I still have to keep the drain in. He said if it completely stopped draining this week, I could call him and he would me at his office to take it out. Preferably not during Thanksgiving! Otherwise, I have it for another week. Been taking the Arnica and Bromelain along with motrin for pain now. Pain is not bad and is even getting better when I get in & out of bed. The lipo pain in my thighs is barely there. Of course I can feel it when I push on my legs. My back still aches, but I'm going to sleep a little flatter with my legs still raised on two pillows. I got the go ahead to take a shower so I plan on doing it today and washing my compression garment.