DaniM

Going in for TT in 2 DAYS!

btw, I forgot to mention that I also have fibromyaliga :-)

ok Ladies I'm back:-) I am exactly 2 weeks post op and feeling pretty good. I still have swelling (particularly below the incision), but the incision and belly button are looking pretty good. I'll try to post some pics in the next day or 2. My upper abdominal muscles are still pretty sore, but not too bad. I did an hour of cardio today (just walking, nothing strenuous, and I'm extremely active, so I checked with the dr. and she said it was ok). Anyway, after a total of 8 surgeries, I'm pretty familiar with my body and what feels good. It felt great to work out and definitely helped my psychologically. Mommy41 I definitely understand your family's concerns. I'm a "bleeder" and during my hysterectomy lost a lot of blood and stopped breathing once on the table, so my husband was concerned too. Be as informed as you can and definitely get the input of another PS (I did list my doctor in an earlier post for someone else). I'm drinking lots of smoothies with fruit and a scoop of protein and trying! to drink lots of water. Sorry so long, but I know I pored over information incessantly before my surgery, so hopefully this is helpful for someone else:-)

ooohhh, the minibutt is just the worst! and as much as I wanted it GONE...it's hard to believe that it really is...weird for sure; but so far definitely worth it! I got 1 drain out today and once the fluid level goes down a bit I'll have the other one removed. Dr. thinks everything looks really good. My doctor is Dr. Lisa Learn. I just felt really comfortable with a woman dr. and she is very easy to talk to (as well as her PA). Good luck to you:-)

TY! Feeling pretty good over all. Went to the store today and that was more than enough moving around for one day...could feel I was getting tired and sore...only took 1 vicodin today, so that's pretty good! Can't wait to see what the dr says tomorrow!

That's fantastic! I'm 2 days post surgery and went to the store today...I actually feel better when I'm moving, although the trip to the store was enough for today! Hoping to get the drains out tomorrow..I only had 1 bad episode last night when I was drinking some water and it went down the wrong way...ouch!!! the coughing spell was not fun, but other than that, not feeling too bad at all!