SayHayNay

Tummy Tuck Scheduled for July 23rd. So Nervous and Scared.

Well went back to work today (5 days post TT) and bad move. I felt so great even after surgery, but need more time to rest. I had taken the rest of the week off but have no choice but to go back tomorrow. I have a very impatient boss. At least i only have to put in a 1/2 day for the week. Hoping I don't get sick again. Anyone having the surgery...please make sure you get a few weeks off from work before scheduling the surgery.

Well went back to work today (5 days post TT) and bad move. I felt so great even after surgery, but need more time to rest. I now have a slight fever and quizzy. Since I have been home from this afternoon and laying with my feet up, I feel so much better. I don't think I have an infection, just my body telling me to knock it off. Well now i will be laying down for the next week regardless. Please take as much time as you can to heal before going back to work even if it is a sit down job.

Thank you. Today is day 3 and I feel great. I am definately going back to work on Wednesday for at least a few hours. I just feel a bit quizzy from the vicodin, but now I will be taking Motrin since I can now tolerate the pain. I had the surgery done on Long Island, NY. Today I got to see my stomach and I can definately see the difference but it is still very swollen. My hips are black and blue and swollen as well from the Lipo on the flanks. Hopefully they will go down as well.

You will be okay. I know...I worried about the infections as well. But your doctor will prescripe an antibotic to take post op to lessen the chase of having one. Try not to worry. Yesterday was my surgery and I am not feeling that bad today expect that my hips feel swollen and bruised...(maybe I should of lipo them as well...LOL). I think they will go down.

I do not have a pain pump, which is fine because the vicodin is working just fine. I would try as much as possible not to lift the baby. Of course if you have to I think you will okay. Just try and have someone around to help you. Today on day 2, I feel really sore but walking around like a huntched over old lady. I was able to make light breakfast and lunch for my 2 and 4 yrs today. Sleeping in bed was not that bad, but it reminded me of being pregnant since I had to constantly get up and urinate all night. I have been sticking to bland foods like chicken, rice, soups. The pain is definately not as bad as I imagined. It really feels like I had an intense workout on my abs. The swelling is not that bad, but I have been keeping my feet elevated as much as possible. I think you will do just great. I will keep you posted on my recovery so you don't get so nervous. Any questions, just let me know :-)