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Post Op? - Atlanta, GA
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Today I am in 4 day post op. I am moving ok but...
nmaria987July 5, 2016
Today I am in 4 day post op. I am moving ok but get short of breath. I've only been walking around my bedroom and feel exhausted. is this normal? Could it be the Percocet? I am down to a muscle relaxer and 800 Ibuprofen to help.
My Torso feels numb and heavy. I cant wait to have the drains removed because I am terrified of pulling them accidentally.
My Torso feels numb and heavy. I cant wait to have the drains removed because I am terrified of pulling them accidentally.
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September 4, 2016
You should be be deep breathing exercises. Do you have an incentive spriometer?
UPDATED FROM nmaria987
1 month post
1 month yay!!
nmaria987August 1, 2016
I will try and post pictures tonight. I have my ups and downs. My stomach is still numb, mid center. In the evenings or when I feel like being "normal" I cook and clean it swells and gets tight. I had a small amount of fluid and my PS said it will be absorbed by my body, no worries unless it either started oozing out of my drain opening and/or I began to have fever and chills. Can't wait to not be sore and have my stomach swell. thank you, ladies, for the encouragement. My PS is Dr. A Losken at Emory Aesthetics.?
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August 1, 2016
Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Gel will be one of your BFF's when you get those nasty itch attacks, I also use Palmers Cocoa Butter with Vitamin E.
August 31, 2016
i would like to know how you doing and see pictures please?? i'm considering the same doctor.
UPDATED FROM nmaria987
2 months post
9 wks
nmaria987September 1, 2016
Still swollen. Worse at night, feels tight and tender to touch
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September 4, 2016
Did he use drains? How do you like you scar and belly button? I'm scheduled with him next month!
September 4, 2016
Yes, he used draines. Belly button and scars are healing great! I've been rubbing palmers cocoa butter with vitamin e.
September 5, 2016
How long did he leave them in? Did you go home with a pain pump too? Sorry for all the questions...just want to be prepared! :-)
September 5, 2016
One came out two weeks after surgery , the other at three. No pain pump, you get your prescriptions orders at preop.. No problem with questions
December 13, 2016
Hello, Did you have your surgery yet? I'm schedule to have TT with him next week and would really like to know how you doing?
November 30, 2016
Thank you for all information. How you doing now? Do you still have pain? Do you have a before and after picture. How long before you went back to work?
Hey girl,
The first week is the worst so hang on. You have just been through a major surgery so you will feel tired, sore and generally crappy. Pain medications can totally mess with your system. Call your doctor and tell him how you are feeling and ask about the pain med situation.
Moving around is good for you so keep that up.