Had my surgery this morning. Tummy tuck with breast lift. Super nervous. I couldn't sleep two days before surgery. I would try to eat and my nerves were so bad that I felt sick each time I ate. Arrived at the hospital 6a and had wait till 6:36a to go in. My boyfriend wasn't allowed to be with me due to the COVID-19, which made everything 10x's more scary. I was marked up by 8:30 something and was told they started the procedure around 10:30a. The PAIN woke me up at 1:40p on the dot. Omgs, the pain rushed in like a tsunami. The nurse was very understanding and got me some morphine in through my I.V. , which helped with comfor but not the pain. Its about 7:15 and its time for my 2nd dose of pain meds. I can't get comfortable at all. I'm taking cat naps and the bandage that's wrapped around me hurts just as much as procedure itself. I think its to tight but the doctor knew was he was doing, so I'm not going to complain about it. For right now this is only photo I'm about to take. Its to painful to stand up and take a body photo.
Updated on 19 Jun 2020:
Day 2 and the pain still bad. Today I got my bandages off and seen my body for the first time, it looks amazing! I’m loving the results even though I’m swollen. Walking is my enemy right now. When we arrived at the doctor office I had to use a wheelchair. I told Dr. Bottger about the discomfort and pain I’m having so he up there doses on oxycodone from 1 every four hours to 2 every four hours. He also told me I could take a shower tomorrow, but I can’t even walk upstairs to use the bathroom because of the pain! I been using a cup (don’t judge me) and sleeping on my recliner that I brought off Amazon just for this surgery. My boyfriend gave me a bird bath. He been helping me a lot, I’m blessed that he’s a RN.
Updated on 20 Jun 2020:
Last night I couldn’t sleep. Every time I would fall asleep, I would have a nightmare. So I finally researched the side effects of oxycodone and read that nightmares, and itchiness were one. Today is not a good day. I’m so stiff that I can’t stand up and too sore to try and walk. So you know what that means...I’m still peeing in a cup. Still no bowel movement, which is a great thing since I can’t walk up the steps. I took some pictures last night. I love what I see, even though I’m still swollen. Dr. Bottger did an amazing job!!!
Updated on 21 Jun 2020:
I changed from the recliner to sofa. My back and neck became stiff from just laying down. I’m not able to walk more than 3 minutes tops, and my right foot is swollen. Also, my belly button was bleeding a lot last night.
Updated on 22 Jun 2020:
Let me start off my apologizing to everyone who’s been reading my updates. I been taking oxycodone and noticed I write all my reviews when under the influence. I seen so many mistakes that left me confused. Haha ! Sorry about guys.
Now to the shower. I only washed with the Dove body wash on my arms, legs, and back. I just let the water run on the front part of my body. I was to scared to use soap, I felt like it was too soon. My pain leave today is about a 4 out of 10. But my back, since I’m not standing straight up, the pain from back is about a 9 (only when I’m walking).
Updated on 24 Jun 2020:
Tomorrow mark a week and to me I see no improvement in my walk nor in my standing. I was told to move around as much as possible, but all I want to do is sleep. The oxycodone gave me hives, so I was told to stop taking them. My tummy feel so tight, it seems like I lost all feeling in my stomach and my breast feel like rocks. I'm starting to feel depressed because went in thinking in two days tops I'll be feeling better, slowly moving around the house and not so much depending on kids or my boyfriend for help. But that's not the case. I read reviews on hours on end and see how these ladies standing straight up, taking pictures, and here I'am can't even walk more then 3 minutes at a top. I'm out of breath soon as I sit down for all the baby steps I took from the bathroom back to the recliner. This is worst than my csection in my opinion. I know every body is different when it comes to healing , but I can't but wonder if I'm doing something wrong. I been taking stool-softeners, and still no bowel movement. I can only eat small portion of food at a time, what a drag. I'm more of a independent female . I work 3 jobs and go to school full time online, so for me to sit here needing help every time I need something, and afterwards I need a nap is such a drag! Hopefully two weeks from now I can enjoy my new body. Just being able to walk, and get what I need for myself without asking for help, and clean the house. I know it'll take me a year to fully heal, I just want to see progress now.
Updated on 29 Jun 2020:
Each day bring great progress. I'm not standing 100% up but I will soon. I took a shower today WITHOUT my chair!! Yay!!! Go Jesus!! You wouldn't understand how much I prayed during that stage of depression. I felt discouraged and defeated, but I had to remind myself who I was in God. Whatever your religion, stand Firm in it because I believe that will help you pull through, especially with a procedure like a tummy tuck.
What is my progress like now?
I'm able to comfortably walk up and down the steps
I have these Sharp pain here and there from the TT.
My food proportions are back to normal.
I'm sleeping flat (doctor requested me to)
My breast still hurts though :(
My took my surgical tape off :)
Standing up @ a 75/80 angle :)
Updated on 4 Jul 2020:
I have NOT been getting any sleep lately, not even a nap. I been sleeping on the sofa for about a week now and no luck there. The recliner feels so uncomfortable to me now, so I tried my new Lull mattress, and still no sleep. It’s 5:21a on July 4th and I haven’t been to sleep since July 3rd, 3:30a. My guess is, I cant get comfortable because I’m a side sleeper. Yup, since a baby I been sleeping on my side. “So, I’m going to test the water and see if its warm.” I sleep on my left side therefore, I’m going to use my body pillow and see if that makes a difference in comfort. Well, good night for me and good morning to others :)
Updated on 11 Aug 2020:
Here’s a side by side of before and after! And I have to say, I’m loving it. I’m so glad that I chose him for it. I’m so happy that God kept me throughout my surgery and recovery. That’s everyone for your uplifting messages and prayers, may God bless you all