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I am going to start this post from the beginning...
I am going to start this post from the beginning and bring you all forward to present day.
3 DAYS BEFORE MY PROCEDURE:
I am questioning if I should go through with this procedure. I am a 48 year old very sensible woman who never thought in a million years, I would spend money on something that I view as a luxury! I am sooooooooooo nervous,. My mind is remembering every horror story I have ever heard about plastic surgery.
I also dropped of my 4 prescription for the surgery at the Walgreen's.
2 DAYS BEFORE MY PROCEDURE:
I am working from home today because I have VERITGO! I have never had vertigo so it is freaking me out. I spent today getting the following supply:
1. Large Gauze pads
2. Paper Tape for sensitive skin
3. GoodNites True-Fit Disposable Absorbent Inserts. I could not find the senitery pads my doctor recommended to absorb the oozing fluids
4. I large bottle of Tylenol
5. I large bottle of Tylenol PM
6. A backrest pillow with arms. I don't want to lay flat and I know I want to be on my computer. This pillow helps me sit-up in bed.
The nurse recommended that I purchase a cheap, dark colored maxi tub dress because it would make getting me dressed after the procedure easy. She advised me to get it dark colored so that if stained, it wont show as badly. I have gone to 3 Wal-Marts and I can't find a long or short tub dress
1 DAYS BEFORE MY PROCEDURE:
Today I am simply numb. I have worried so much, I just can't worry anymore. I am still looking for that dayum dark colored, tub maxi dress!
My threshold for pain is low so now I am worried about being under a local anesthesia.
I also took time today to pickup some fruit and a container of the Spring Greens salad mix because I plan to eat very light.
THE DAY OF MY PROCEDURE:
My husband and I arrived 2 hours early. Nerves, did I already say I have worried myself to death. We sat and talked for an hour. He asked me if this was my midlife crises. I told him I did not know if that is what this is but if I am having a midlife crises, my opting for this procedure is a lot cheaper than a corvette! I just know my tummy is horrible and I want it gone. He told me how beautiful I am to him and this is not necessary. We held each other for a minute and we prayed for my safety and that I would get whatever it is I need from this procedure.
3 DAYS BEFORE MY PROCEDURE:
I am questioning if I should go through with this procedure. I am a 48 year old very sensible woman who never thought in a million years, I would spend money on something that I view as a luxury! I am sooooooooooo nervous,. My mind is remembering every horror story I have ever heard about plastic surgery.
I also dropped of my 4 prescription for the surgery at the Walgreen's.
2 DAYS BEFORE MY PROCEDURE:
I am working from home today because I have VERITGO! I have never had vertigo so it is freaking me out. I spent today getting the following supply:
1. Large Gauze pads
2. Paper Tape for sensitive skin
3. GoodNites True-Fit Disposable Absorbent Inserts. I could not find the senitery pads my doctor recommended to absorb the oozing fluids
4. I large bottle of Tylenol
5. I large bottle of Tylenol PM
6. A backrest pillow with arms. I don't want to lay flat and I know I want to be on my computer. This pillow helps me sit-up in bed.
The nurse recommended that I purchase a cheap, dark colored maxi tub dress because it would make getting me dressed after the procedure easy. She advised me to get it dark colored so that if stained, it wont show as badly. I have gone to 3 Wal-Marts and I can't find a long or short tub dress
1 DAYS BEFORE MY PROCEDURE:
Today I am simply numb. I have worried so much, I just can't worry anymore. I am still looking for that dayum dark colored, tub maxi dress!
My threshold for pain is low so now I am worried about being under a local anesthesia.
I also took time today to pickup some fruit and a container of the Spring Greens salad mix because I plan to eat very light.
THE DAY OF MY PROCEDURE:
My husband and I arrived 2 hours early. Nerves, did I already say I have worried myself to death. We sat and talked for an hour. He asked me if this was my midlife crises. I told him I did not know if that is what this is but if I am having a midlife crises, my opting for this procedure is a lot cheaper than a corvette! I just know my tummy is horrible and I want it gone. He told me how beautiful I am to him and this is not necessary. We held each other for a minute and we prayed for my safety and that I would get whatever it is I need from this procedure.
Day 1 Post Op
Well toady wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. The procedure took almost 5 hours. Let me tell you what all I had done: I had my upper and lower abdomen and my waist done. I am all bandaged up. I have two drain tubs in that I have to empty everytime the little bottles get full. Did I already say my threshold for pain is low? I take my meds every 4-6 hours like clockwork!
I must say, I am a little disappointed that the nurse has not called to check on me to make sure things are going ok.
So the pictures below show the amount of fat taken from my upper abdoman(1100 cc), lower abdoman (1000cc) and from my waist(1100 cc).
I must say, I am a little disappointed that the nurse has not called to check on me to make sure things are going ok.
So the pictures below show the amount of fat taken from my upper abdoman(1100 cc), lower abdoman (1000cc) and from my waist(1100 cc).
My Drains Are Out...
...and I don't miss them! They were painful and hard to sleep with.
Yesterday I had my 1st follow-up appointment to have my drains removed. To date, I have drained 975cc/33ozs of fluid and [what appears to be] fat. I will say it again, "I have a low tolerance for pain", so I took an Oxycodone about 30 mins before my appointment. Otherwise I would have screamed as he removed the drain and the stitches. I was happy about this appointment because I felt like my abs are burning under the bandages and my imagination was going wild about the type of bruises I was going to see once the bandages were off.
I got the prescription for the Oxycodone as part of the 4 prescriptions given for this surgery. I have only needed to take the Oxy 1 or 2 times to manage the pain when 2-3 Tylenols failed me. I am one of those people that if I can fall asleep, I can sleep thru anything including the pain from surgery. Sorry, I am rambling...anyway after the Dr. removed my drains and the stitches, I stood up and looked in the mirror and I did not really see much bruising. I asked the doctor how long would my stomach be numb and he said "Oh, about a year". I was floored. He said it would take the nerves that long to heal themselves. I got back on the table and the nurse bandaged me up again. She covered my incisions and taped me tightly and said I need to apply more tape if this tape starts to lose its support. I told her I purchased a corset. She helped me into my second compression garment and told me the corset was a great idea because compression, compression, compression was the required to help this procedure be even more successful! I left the office and went home to take a nap.
Later that evening, I was feeling invincible so I took a trip to Lowe's. About 20 minutes into the visit, I realized I may have pushed it too much too soon. It took me almost 20 minutes to wattle to my car. My Husband drove me home where I slept thru the night for the first time since my procedure!
Yesterday I had my 1st follow-up appointment to have my drains removed. To date, I have drained 975cc/33ozs of fluid and [what appears to be] fat. I will say it again, "I have a low tolerance for pain", so I took an Oxycodone about 30 mins before my appointment. Otherwise I would have screamed as he removed the drain and the stitches. I was happy about this appointment because I felt like my abs are burning under the bandages and my imagination was going wild about the type of bruises I was going to see once the bandages were off.
I got the prescription for the Oxycodone as part of the 4 prescriptions given for this surgery. I have only needed to take the Oxy 1 or 2 times to manage the pain when 2-3 Tylenols failed me. I am one of those people that if I can fall asleep, I can sleep thru anything including the pain from surgery. Sorry, I am rambling...anyway after the Dr. removed my drains and the stitches, I stood up and looked in the mirror and I did not really see much bruising. I asked the doctor how long would my stomach be numb and he said "Oh, about a year". I was floored. He said it would take the nerves that long to heal themselves. I got back on the table and the nurse bandaged me up again. She covered my incisions and taped me tightly and said I need to apply more tape if this tape starts to lose its support. I told her I purchased a corset. She helped me into my second compression garment and told me the corset was a great idea because compression, compression, compression was the required to help this procedure be even more successful! I left the office and went home to take a nap.
Later that evening, I was feeling invincible so I took a trip to Lowe's. About 20 minutes into the visit, I realized I may have pushed it too much too soon. It took me almost 20 minutes to wattle to my car. My Husband drove me home where I slept thru the night for the first time since my procedure!
Provider Review
Dr.Shalev at Horizon Aesthetic Vein and Laser Center
The doctor was very attentive before the surgery. He and his nurses answered all of my questions. I can't answer the question about the after care at this time. It is too soon.