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Happy Tummy Tuck is Complete!!! Dr. Cochran is Amazing!!
UPDATED FROM Amerie_Snatchback
6 days post
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Amerie_SnatchbackDecember 21, 2014
WORTH IT$4,900
Okayy! Let me first say I appreciate my real self sisters and there POSITIVE advice and encouragement, it really has helped on the way of my journey! Like Ive stated before I like to give back to my Realself sisters by documenting MY JOURNEY and MY OPINIONS of my tummy tuck surgery. I try and respond to every ones questions with truth and KIND words. The thing that erks me is when someone goes to far and acts as if they are MY PS and know everything, then have the NERVE for sarcasm or SHADE on someones opinion or comment.Lets not forget to have a level of respect for one another. If you don't have any nice to say truly don't waste your time to even comment on MY BLOG.I just thought I give a kind little reminder cause I don't want to have to go 0 to 100 real quick on someone trying throw shade.Any way Ladies Happy Sunday, Ill update tommorrow after PO visit.
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UPDATED FROM Amerie_Snatchback
5 days post
Day 5 Post Op: Swell Hell
Amerie_SnatchbackDecember 21, 2014
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December 21, 2014
And the swelling begins! Hang in there....it gets better!
December 21, 2014
My PS told me to continue to wear my binder until I go back for my next post op appointment. My next appointment is on 1-3-15. The binder actually helps with the swelling.
December 21, 2014
Yes I agree.Alot of ppl complain about the binder.I love mine.I need to purchase a second one to alternate when washing them.
December 21, 2014
I'm with you we are both on the same day my drains are out which I love but I am miserable with swelling the binder is flimsy not doing the job I go Monday to get my garment fitted can't wait I think compression helps I'm sore where the binder stops on my skin where the drains are now I have a blister as well because it stops where a lot of swelling is where I was lipo on my lower back flanks
December 21, 2014
where are you going to get your binder fitted?my drain site is tender at times to when I stand or move to quickly!Ive been draining under 25cc for the past 2 days so I'm hoping tomorrow to get them taken out.BUT if not I'll be just fine with that as well as I know its for my good!Happy Healing!!
December 21, 2014
I will have a full garment at the PS office can't wait I'm not really getting any compression so I'm hurting
December 21, 2014
Have you tried putting a long soft tshirt or tank top on under your binder to help prevent blisters?
December 21, 2014
I just started that last night night thanks wish I had known my skin really feel terribly sore and swillenb
December 21, 2014
Yes I agree.Alot of ppl complain about the binder.I love mine.I need to purchase a second one to alternate when washing them.
December 22, 2014
I like my binder and compression ngarment too. Makes me feel cozy, safe and secure when I remove them, it feels like my insides r gonna fall out
UPDATED FROM Amerie_Snatchback
5 days post
Drain gotta go!
Amerie_SnatchbackDecember 21, 2014
Today was good!I'm ready to get this damn drain out though!!Each day is getting better.I'm walking much faster now and not so hunched over!Swell hell seems to only come at night.It feels like my incision is going to bust wide open.
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December 21, 2014
The drain is what is standing behind you and swelling that is 10 times worse, or seroma (which is a pocket of fluid that often needs to be drained). Also, this is absolutely nothing yet, as far as swelling...sorry! Swelling peaks at 5 weeks, and takes months to go away. You have no idea...it gets far far worse before it gets better! It does eventually get better, though, even though I still swell hard and tight after every workout...18 months after surgery. It totally destroys your lymph channels, which normally drain away fluid. It takes a very long time for them to re-form. Just expect it and go with the flow, and you'll be fine! Best wishes to you!
December 21, 2014
Just wondering... everyone says they hate the drain but what exactly is it you hate about it? Is it uncomfortable when you move? Does it actually hurt or is it in the way? Do you think it would help if you tape it securely to your skin right where it comes out to keep it stable (like they tape it to you when you give blood to keep needle still)? I don't think I've seen where anyone says exactly what it is about the drain they hate so much. Thanks for all the info - you've been so helpful :)
December 21, 2014
It's in the way, you have to carry these two grenades of blood and fluid around with you and empty them out all the time... for me when I put my binder on it's such a pain to tuck them in comfortably, but when it's in there it's kind of taped down in a way. Then it's just a bit cumbersome.
I'm also completely immobile in bed which gives me such back ache when I wake up! But they do their job as Jenfrogrn says below, which is always good to remind yourself...
December 21, 2014
Ok, thanks - so I should just be prepared to have extra baggage to carry around, while trying to concentrate on healing, pain, soreness, swelling, being hunched over and back pain... piece of cake-lol. Thanks for the info :)
December 21, 2014
The drains just get in the way. Mine did hurt where they exited my body but it was more like a sore. It also made dressing a challenge. Just a temporary pain but necessary.
December 21, 2014
They don't really bother me, I put my binder over them and my binder has a Velcro strip that holds them in the front, so they fit right underneath my clothes. they're not painful for me. They do get in the way a little when I'm taking a bath because I have one in each side so I have to remember not to turn too much to either side, but that's only for a short period of time.
December 22, 2014
The drains don't bothe me don't feel them. I don't like that they're not functioning nproperly
December 22, 2014
Lymphatic Message helps with the swelling once incisions are healed
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