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One-Week Post Op Update
Tuesday was my one-week post-op appointment and my doctor was very pleased. No infection, no hematomas, swelling is going down, and the skin isn't saggy. I'm pleased, too. He switched me from a binder garment to a "sexy" (ha, ha) girdle. It goes from under my bosom to my knees! It's very thin and much easier to hide than the bulky binder, but I'm actually thinking it's worse. The band around my ribs is just too uncomfortable. I may occasionally switch to the binder for relief.
Oh, no...
Between the swelling and compression garment, I don't think any of my work clothes are going to fit. I have no idea what I'll do. Crossing fingers and toes that the swelling goes down enough for my clothes to fit...
Two Days Post-Op With Pictures
I wasn't allowed to shower for 48 after the surgery, but finally got my shower tonight. I did a LOT of scratching. I'm not sure which is worse: the pain or the itchiness. Both really are miserable.
I ended up with seven incisions total; the three on the front, including the bellybutton, and four on the back. I guess he couldn't reach everywhere with the two incisions he predicted, so there are two high, near or even under my bra band, and two low. I can definitely see that I have less muffin top and less back fat, so I'm happy there. There's less of my belly, too, but not "enough" less. Of course, there's still a lot of swelling, so I'm not going to be too disappointed yet. I know that it will take months before I see what I'll end up with, so I'll have to force myself to be patient.
My pain pills make me really drowsy, so I still don't feel like I've covered everything I should. If anyone has any specific questions to ask me, please do.
There's still numbness all around, which I'm sure is a good thing, considering how much pain I still have. Although, did you notice how minor my bruising is? I was definitely amazed by that.
I'm still not sure I'm making a lot of sense, so I'll sign off for today and hopefully have more tomorrow.
I ended up with seven incisions total; the three on the front, including the bellybutton, and four on the back. I guess he couldn't reach everywhere with the two incisions he predicted, so there are two high, near or even under my bra band, and two low. I can definitely see that I have less muffin top and less back fat, so I'm happy there. There's less of my belly, too, but not "enough" less. Of course, there's still a lot of swelling, so I'm not going to be too disappointed yet. I know that it will take months before I see what I'll end up with, so I'll have to force myself to be patient.
My pain pills make me really drowsy, so I still don't feel like I've covered everything I should. If anyone has any specific questions to ask me, please do.
There's still numbness all around, which I'm sure is a good thing, considering how much pain I still have. Although, did you notice how minor my bruising is? I was definitely amazed by that.
I'm still not sure I'm making a lot of sense, so I'll sign off for today and hopefully have more tomorrow.
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