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3 weeks post op with PICTURES...feeling good!
UPDATED FROM Finally3kids
20 days post
So I am 3 weeks post op today. Feeling a little...
Finally3kidsMarch 14, 2013
WORTH IT$10,500
So I am 3 weeks post op today. Feeling a little better everyday. I did have a scare over the weekend and thought I had popped a stitch. Actually, I didn't even feel it, but my husband noticed blood on the side of my shirt after we got home from dinner on Saturday night. I put a bandaid over it and was fine until the next morning when I took the bandaid off to shower and dark (rust colored) blood came oozing out again. We went to the emergency room, but luckily my surgeon's nurse called while we were waiting and told us to leave the ER. (I later found out that quite often, ER doctors may open up your incision again. Better to be safe than sorry I guess, but my PS said it wouldn't be necessary).
Long story short, I went into my PS office on Monday morning and it wasn't an open stitch, but a seroma. Honestly, it doesn't hurt a bit. My PS drained it in the office on Monday using a cathedar and then bandaged me up. By later that day, nothing was draining anymore. I went back today for a follow up and he drained some more. It may be from doing too much. I have three kids, including an 18 month old, that obviously need constant care. My husband works a lot and travels, so I am on my own for at least 12 hours a day. I also attempted to get back to the gym...which I am now forbidden to do until at least next week.
Still, I can't complain. Like I said, I'm really not in pain. Definitely swollen by the end of the day and ready to lay down, but nothing unmanageable. I am encouraged by my results so far and know things will only get better!
Long story short, I went into my PS office on Monday morning and it wasn't an open stitch, but a seroma. Honestly, it doesn't hurt a bit. My PS drained it in the office on Monday using a cathedar and then bandaged me up. By later that day, nothing was draining anymore. I went back today for a follow up and he drained some more. It may be from doing too much. I have three kids, including an 18 month old, that obviously need constant care. My husband works a lot and travels, so I am on my own for at least 12 hours a day. I also attempted to get back to the gym...which I am now forbidden to do until at least next week.
Still, I can't complain. Like I said, I'm really not in pain. Definitely swollen by the end of the day and ready to lay down, but nothing unmanageable. I am encouraged by my results so far and know things will only get better!
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UPDATED FROM Finally3kids
6 days post
So I'm now on day PO...things get a little better...
Finally3kidsFebruary 27, 2013
So I'm now on day PO...things get a little better everyday. My nausea is gone and the pain is getting better. I'm trying to only use the prescription pain pills at night and just use Tylenol during the day. I have some pretty painful constipation and I believe its because the pain pills. I got my pain pump out Monday and saw my stomach for the first time. WOW! Although I am very swollen and brusied, I was estatic with the results. I can't really believe that its my stomach! Plus, the skin is so tight (and still pretty numb). I go again to the doctor on Friday (day 9 PO) and hopefully get the drain out. I accidentally let it fall in the shower this morning and it pulled pretty significantly, so I will be glad when that is no longer a worry! Walking around pretty well, just tired and really enjoy sleeping :) I'll post pictures soon.
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February 27, 2013
I was 5 weeks as of Monday and I'm feeling pretty darned good. Started doing cardio again and it isn't wiping me out! I still have soreness where I had my muscle repair, but all in all, my tummy feels pretty good. I have itching on the ends of my incision now which to me indicates healing. Glad you are feeling good! Keep resting, you'll need a good week of lots of rest. At least for me, I was able to get up and do little things at 2 weeks and it just got better from there. Little set backs from pushing myself a little too hard, but we all heal differently. I hope your nausea goes away! Thanks for the update, I keep watching!
UPDATED FROM Finally3kids
2 days post
3 days out and the pain is manageable. I do,...
Finally3kidsFebruary 23, 2013
3 days out and the pain is manageable. I do, however, have the worst nausea and have a hard time keeping anything down. Not fun with a sore stomach!
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February 24, 2013
Oh, I hope your nausea goes away very soon! I'm glad you are not in much pain. Keep us updated on how you are doing! Can't wait to see pics! Thinking of you! Happy healing!
February 24, 2013
Hi i had 2 large baby boys to and 2 c-sections...hang in there with the nausea i had it terribly for 4 days then it went. I couldn't eat for 5 days just a spoon of rice. Day 7 i was back to normal eating.So hopefully it will pass Soon for !You will feel like a new women at day 7! Every day gets so much easier. Its worth it, you will see a drastic change.
February 24, 2013
Thank you Shelty for your comment, you have given me hope! The nausea had gotten WAY better today, thank God!
February 24, 2013
Hi there, we had our TT on the same day. I too am a little nauseous. I still have my patch behind my ear, and I have been able to eat. The pain is definitely there, but since I was planning on it being the worst pain imaginable its not as bad as I thought. Hope you are feeling better soon!!!
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