Male Tummy Tuck W/ Gynecomastia - Austin, TX
I underwent a tummy tuck and gynecomastia on 10/4....
I underwent a tummy tuck and gynecomastia on 10/4. So far everything has been just as I've read here. I've been reading this site pretty much 24/7 since about two weeks before my surgery.
The one thing I did not read about and wanted to bring to light is an issue I had that I did not expect. So far, it has not been the pain that has kept me down, I've been off the pain mess since day 3 po. It's been the anxiety.
On day 2 po my girlfriend left to walk and I felt just fine. About 30 minutes later my heart started racing really fast and my left arm was very numb. I honestly thought I was having a heart attack, it was the worse thing I've ever been through in my life, very scary. I thought I was about to faint but got in touch with Cindy at my surgeons office. My gf came back and spoke with her, she called in a prescription for anti anxiety medicine. I've never been diagnosed with anxiety so this is something that was not normal. A few days later my arm was still bothering me, Cindy confirmed that it was the ulta nerve (funny Bone), sometimes it get effected by the way you lay during surgery.
The pain has been bearable, but now when I try and get out for a bit I get very anxious. I was able to get to the office for 2 hours yesterday before it just became too much. Has anyone else experienced this?
Results are great so far, will post pics later.
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Day 10 post op Things are a lot better. ...
Things are a lot better. Before I left for surgery I weighed myself at 226, I'm at 211 now. I was able to go entire day at the office on po day 8'. I will be glad to get these drains out. Anxiety level is down and pain is manageable. Sleep is still hit or miss, but I know it will get better. I'm posting some pics right before surgery.
Any of you guys out there have the problem of the pubic area larger, making the penis look smaller? Gotta be from swelling eh? And should go down? Going to ask my doc on wed for my post op.
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Thank you for posting your review.
OMG the anxiety is all a part of this healing process but please know it passes. Your body has just been through some major surgical trauma, meds and stress. I called my panic attacks "Freak Out Mode". Or the Cybil hour..LOL
When you feel it coming on just close your eyes, take deep breaths, and zone out. You need to talk yourself down and tell yourself it's going to be fine. Trust me I totally understand what you are going through.
You will notice that you will have less and less panic attacks over the first month. It gets better so hang in there:)