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32 Years Old, 1 Child, Recent Weight Loss *TERRIFIED* - Augusta, GA
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Going under the knife 3/31 for a hysterectomy,...
jess1183March 15, 2016
Going under the knife 3/31 for a hysterectomy, bladder repair, mini tummy tuck and vaginal rejuvenation. My doc has been very thorough in explaining things to me, but I'm definitely still apprehensive and nervous about the pain. I'm told to expect to be out of work for 6-8 weeks. Yikes!! I hate missing work!
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March 17, 2016
Good luck! I'm sure you'll be fine :) If you don't mind me asking, how much are you paying for your combined surgeries?
I'm so excited to see your recovery and results, my stomach looks similar to yours and It will be very comforting to see how gorgeous yours will turn out :)
Good luck once again! I wish you all the best xo
I'm so excited to see your recovery and results, my stomach looks similar to yours and It will be very comforting to see how gorgeous yours will turn out :)
Good luck once again! I wish you all the best xo
March 17, 2016
Luckily my insurance will cover most. I have a max out of pocket of $1100 remaining. Fortunately, unfortunately, my son had extensive tests in January that ate away at my deductible, so I'm not having to pay as much now as I initially thought. (He's ok, by the way. $1500 to find out he has heartburn, haha!)
March 17, 2016
Oh haha! Well at least he's ok now, and that's what's most important :) I'm from the UK so sadly I can't pay for mine with insurance.. if I go abroad that is!
Please keep us up to date with your recovery! I'm so happy/ excited for you! xo
Please keep us up to date with your recovery! I'm so happy/ excited for you! xo
UPDATED FROM jess1183
3 days post
3 days post-op
jess1183April 4, 2016
Well, I've had my surgery! I'm 3 days post op. The day of surgery, I woke up with heart palpitations and nearly cancelled. I was so nervous! The surgery was about 3 hours- total hysterectomy, bladder repair, vaginal rejuvenation, and a mini-tuck. I woke up in MISERY, I will not mince my words. I can't even remember much of my surgery day. That night a godsend of a nurse worked above and beyond and got my pain under control. My heart rate dipped continually in the 40's, but this was because of my pain and nausea meds. Post op day 1- my catheter was removed but I was unable to void on my own for 6 hours so it was reinserted. However, pain on day post op day 1 only exceeded a 4 once. Post op day 2 I was discharged. Pain is well managed. I'm taking ibuprofen 800mg routinely, and 2-3 dilaudid per day if needed. I'm alone with lovely people popping in to help if needed, but overall this has been manageable! I was sent home with a wound vac to aid healing, and a binder to reduce swelling. All in all,I'm pleased with my process so far. Here is my day 3 post op pic. I'll touch base in a few more days. :-)
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April 4, 2016
Hi! I'm so glad you made it to the other side safe and sound! I bet you're relieved it's over! :)
Thank you for joining us. You will definitely be down for a while resting. Try to focus on the end results and how wonderful you will look and feel. Be very kind to yourself and don't try to rush this recovery.
I am sending positive thoughts your way.