Denver6301

Tummy Tuck - Golden, CO

Wow, Day 6 post op and it's a new world. I switched pain meds on Sunday, so 3 days post op, and it went from pain to barely uncomfortable. I went off all pain meds yesterday morning and have just taken Tylenol twice today.

Went to my week check-up, just one more week in the binder, and the incision and belly button are doing fine. Today I felt nearly normal - I took one 45 minute rest and the spent the rest of the day running errands and cleaning. It's amazing that I spent so much time worrying about this and the hard part is already over - thank you everyone for reminding me of that during those rough few days!

Thanks for checking in! It seems.like the pain is a little lighter, but still pretty awful when I first get up. I think making myself walk around every hour is helping. I was hoping to be able to get off prescription meds soon, but I only have one more dose of percocet (which didn't seem to do much), so the doc just called in a prescription for vicodin.

It's just such a weird feeling - the incision is numb, but whe I stand it feels like it's going to burst open with pressure - is this normal? Also, I need to shower, but the idea od taking the binder off scares me!

I am very happy with the results as I can see them, so thanks for reminding me that this stage is temporary!

Thanks again for checking in - it's so wonderful to have a community that understands what I'm going through.

:)

Thank you ladies!! After a long nap tonight, the pain definitely was less than before. Like you say, this was a major surgery!

I'll have to ask my doc about Ibuprofen because he said not to use it b/c it thins the blood - maybe that concerns the fact that I had the no-drain procedure?

Anyway, thanks again for you encouraging words and helpful answers!

Thanks, Danylle! I'm fine when I'm laying down, but that initial feeling when I sit or stand is pretty intense, it lesens a bit when I walk, butntherenis serial major discomfort.

Oh, and I've had to cough a iittle bits

You're right, it will be worth it, I'm just super ready for the pain to subside. . .