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1 week post op photos
Sorry for delay I'm still very swollen, particularly on my back and stomach.
I am so happy it's my results after only 1 week and I know it's only going to get better !!
The worst of my bruises are on my lower stomach and flanks but as you will see it's still pretty good. :)
I am so happy it's my results after only 1 week and I know it's only going to get better !!
The worst of my bruises are on my lower stomach and flanks but as you will see it's still pretty good. :)
Post op and day of surgery update
The past couple of days have been tough, so there was a delay to give you an update.
Starting with the day of the surgery, I arrived at 8am and was told that there were only two people on the list so I wouldn't have to wait long thank goodness.
I was marked up for surgery, with Mr Ali once again being very clear on where the incisions would be located and didn't rush at all.
It is at this point I would like to say I was very impressed with the staff particularly the anaesthetist who was very good at dealing with my anxiety and even made me laugh (he told me that some of the original drugs to put people to sleep used to be very flammable so you had a lot more to worry about back then).
Anyway after surgery while being brought back I was put into my compression garment ( this is very important as my mom the previous week didn't actually get Into her's till 24 hours later)
The best advice I can give is don't expect to eat that day, in fact after having two bites of food I throw up, this was actually a good thing as it got rid of the rest of the drugs in my system.
The body pillow (known as a maternity pillow) which I brought with me to the hospital was a god send as I am sure it is the sole reason for why I slept well that night, I have been using it every day since as I can't sit on my bum.
I haven't been able to do much since as I seem to get tired very easily but I booked off two weeks to allow for is.
Pictures are a bit different at the moment but I will upload the 1 week pictures plus pre op photos on Wednesday as that is when my dressings come off.
Any questions just ask :)
Starting with the day of the surgery, I arrived at 8am and was told that there were only two people on the list so I wouldn't have to wait long thank goodness.
I was marked up for surgery, with Mr Ali once again being very clear on where the incisions would be located and didn't rush at all.
It is at this point I would like to say I was very impressed with the staff particularly the anaesthetist who was very good at dealing with my anxiety and even made me laugh (he told me that some of the original drugs to put people to sleep used to be very flammable so you had a lot more to worry about back then).
Anyway after surgery while being brought back I was put into my compression garment ( this is very important as my mom the previous week didn't actually get Into her's till 24 hours later)
The best advice I can give is don't expect to eat that day, in fact after having two bites of food I throw up, this was actually a good thing as it got rid of the rest of the drugs in my system.
The body pillow (known as a maternity pillow) which I brought with me to the hospital was a god send as I am sure it is the sole reason for why I slept well that night, I have been using it every day since as I can't sit on my bum.
I haven't been able to do much since as I seem to get tired very easily but I booked off two weeks to allow for is.
Pictures are a bit different at the moment but I will upload the 1 week pictures plus pre op photos on Wednesday as that is when my dressings come off.
Any questions just ask :)
Pre op plus shopping list.
I had my pre op appointment yesterday which consisted of bloods and measuring for my compression garments, which are specially ordered. I didn't have as much checked as my mom who had a ECG scan due her medical history so Mr Ali was going the extra mile.
I've nearly got all the things I need, my mom had her operation yesterday and is doing well. ( results look amazing by the way)
Things that I've got to help with recovery:-
BBL pillow (I got the booty buddy deluxe)
Female urinal (to help when it's impossible to get in and out of the compression garment)
Body pillow (so I have some chance of going to sleep on my front)
Tea tree wipes ( to help with keeping clean minus chemicals)
Loads of baggy clothes such as harem trousers and baggy tops
vercella vita bra's (are pure stretch fabric so don't put on any additional pressure on the back)
Nelsons Arnica Pillules (which apparently help with bruising and swelling)
Hope this helps, not long now :)
Photos I promise will be uploading after operation plus post op after a month etc.
I've nearly got all the things I need, my mom had her operation yesterday and is doing well. ( results look amazing by the way)
Things that I've got to help with recovery:-
BBL pillow (I got the booty buddy deluxe)
Female urinal (to help when it's impossible to get in and out of the compression garment)
Body pillow (so I have some chance of going to sleep on my front)
Tea tree wipes ( to help with keeping clean minus chemicals)
Loads of baggy clothes such as harem trousers and baggy tops
vercella vita bra's (are pure stretch fabric so don't put on any additional pressure on the back)
Nelsons Arnica Pillules (which apparently help with bruising and swelling)
Hope this helps, not long now :)
Photos I promise will be uploading after operation plus post op after a month etc.
Provider Review
Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
West Midlands Hospital , Birmingham, West Midlands