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39yo 5kids TT/BA/ Lipo of Flanks and Bra Roll - Bay Area, CA
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Hello All, I have been reading and following many...
hopeful545June 15, 2016
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Hello All,
I have been reading and following many stories and journeys here in RS and it's been so helpful. Finally decided to post mine, since I need the support! I'm scheduled for a mommy makeover on 6/27! I'm super nervous and excited. I'm super conservative and have only shared with my husband and one friend that went through it last year. I hope to find support and advice here from the lovely ladies that have gone through it. I'm just starting to get supplies and any suggestions would be appreciated. I will later post some questions that I have and build up courage to post before pictures. Thank you!
UPDATED FROM hopeful545
Day of treatment
Day 1!! I made it :)
hopeful545June 28, 2016
Hi everyone.
I'm made it! I was so worried about not waking up, but I did. My pain is tolerable although I had a small episode of nausea and threw up:( that was horrible. I went it for surgery at 12:15 and came out at 3:45. I don't recall the post of at the hospital, just waking up and being wheeled out. My husband was there so it was most likely all going well othwise they wouldn't let me go home. I'm all bandaged up so I can't see anything at all. I have a follow up tomorrow and will take a picture when he changes the bandages. I'm on percosett and antibiotics. I did not get a muscle relaxer. Do you guys think I should ask tomorrow. Any tips will help and I do hope to her advice here. My children are 23, 19, 17, 13, and 6! Whew that's a bunch! My oldest took it really hard and was against it. He worries so much about complications. He is finishing up his masters in Engineering so he analyzes everything. I hope he comes around. Reading about everyone's journey has been extremely helpful in what to do and ask and expect so thank you all! I will post my pre op pictures shortly! Im super conservative and hate taking pictures. My advice for day one is, don't try to eat if your body is not ready. Low sodium crackers, sips of water and maybe some Apple juice. One more question!
My pain meds say 1-2 tablets every 4 hours. If I take one, can I take another 2 hours later? And the wait 4 hours from last? (Hopefully I make sense)
Thank you guys! If anyone else had their procedures today or close to mine please reach out! I'd love to hear how you are doing!
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June 28, 2016
Hi! I had the exact same procedure yesterday morning! I did really well yesterday, but the pain increased at bedtime and throughout the night. Haven't slept much at all. I'm also taking percosett, but my script is only for one pill every 4 hours. How many milligrams is yours?
June 28, 2016
Hi mamaof4, Same here! I have not been able to sleep for more than 45 min at a time. It's actually 7.5/325, what about you? I've read that muscle relaxers help so I might ask tomorrow. I'm hoping the nausea was due to anesthesia and not the pain or antibiotics. How are you holding up? Do you have help? My husband has been great but I feel so bad needing something every little while. I got up to the restroom by myself but could not get back on recliner alone. Are you going to post pictures? It's hard to for me, but other people's pictures have helped me so much! I hope you feel better soon!
June 28, 2016
I'm doing better today than I was last night! I'm also taking valium as a muscle relaxer and to help with sleep. I have great help, I'm from NY but had my procedure done in Florida because my uncle is a doctor down here. I'm staying at his home with he and my aunt and they are taking excellent care of me!
June 29, 2016
I saw your message on the other post, I'm glad yesterday was better. I think we are pretty much on the same page! My drains get blocked and we constantly have to clear them. Yes they are a pain. Also I feel more swollen. How's your appetite? I've only been able to keep down toast and jello. Haven't had a BM, and scared about that. I ended up not asking for Valium and I don't think I need it, last night I slept 3-4 hrs at a time. Can't wait to see your pictures! I will post mine today, I'm scared to take the binder off! Doctor said I can shower but I'm also scared! Have you showered?
June 29, 2016
No I was told I can't shower until my drains are out, so I've just done the sponge bath thing! My appetite has been good, but the anesthesia didn't make me sick at all, plus I was prescribed zofran. No BM for me yet either. I actually have released the binder a few times when I'm sitting just for a break, but it feels weird and prefer it on. My incision looks better today, but I'm definitely still super swollen. How do your breasts feel?
UPDATED FROM hopeful545
Day of treatment
Okay! Here are pre op pictures!
hopeful545June 28, 2016
My body gave me 5 amazing boys! So I have a love/hate relationship with it! I hope my healing goes well.
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June 29, 2016
How are you doing today? I'm feeling much better than yesterday. I was able to sleep most of the night, only getting up once for percosett. My breasts feel like they did when I was nursing and they were super full of milk. My belly is very sore, but only painful when the meds wear off or if I use the muscles on accident. The drains are a real pain in the butt and burn a little sometimes. I posted a review with my pre-opinion pics but it hasn't been posted yet!
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