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36 year old LBL: 9 years in the making.
UPDATED FROM drowgoddess
30 days post
SHOWER! And lots of other firsts!
drowgoddessJuly 9, 2017
WORTH IT$12,000
I was able to finally take a real shower!! My drain site still hasn't healed over completely, so I slathered it with Neosporin and put on a water proof bandaid. I also went ahead and got.some pictures.
I weighed myself and I am 213. Still pretty swollen, but i have been making sure to get enough protein and eat enough to meet my body's needs. I'm not trying to lose weight. I want to heal correctly.
We went out today and ate Italian! I also got a bubble tea and went to the parent teacher store for my classroom for next year. I also drove for the first time. Im tired now. My garmin says 849 steps.... eekkk. First time I've put it on in a month.
I weighed myself and I am 213. Still pretty swollen, but i have been making sure to get enough protein and eat enough to meet my body's needs. I'm not trying to lose weight. I want to heal correctly.
We went out today and ate Italian! I also got a bubble tea and went to the parent teacher store for my classroom for next year. I also drove for the first time. Im tired now. My garmin says 849 steps.... eekkk. First time I've put it on in a month.
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UPDATED FROM drowgoddess
27 days post
4 weeks post op: last drain is out!
drowgoddessJuly 6, 2017
I saw the RN today and she thankfully removed my last drain!!! I have another appt. in 2 months for a follow up!
I also put on my Marena stage 1 compression garment. It stays in place and doesn't roll like the one I got from the PS. Plus, I have been really chilly and it helps to keep me warm! It covers all of my stomach and upper thighs. It also has shoulder straps to hold it all in place. It was $70 on Amazon and worth every penny!
I massaged my scar for the first time as well and had some popping. I read that it's normal while breaking down scar tissue.
I still have A LOT of swelling in my back, mons, and thighs. I'll post better pics at the 5 week Mark! Nothing has changed in the past week!
I also put on my Marena stage 1 compression garment. It stays in place and doesn't roll like the one I got from the PS. Plus, I have been really chilly and it helps to keep me warm! It covers all of my stomach and upper thighs. It also has shoulder straps to hold it all in place. It was $70 on Amazon and worth every penny!
I massaged my scar for the first time as well and had some popping. I read that it's normal while breaking down scar tissue.
I still have A LOT of swelling in my back, mons, and thighs. I'll post better pics at the 5 week Mark! Nothing has changed in the past week!
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UPDATED FROM drowgoddess
22 days post
Day 22: 1 drain left
drowgoddessJuly 1, 2017
Not much to update! I went on Wednesday and Dr. Wells took out 1 drain. The front left one is still producing too much. It's almost down to below 75.
I've also stopped taking Tylenol. It didn't seem to help with the general achyness.
Probably will get the other drain out Tuesday! Then I can wear my marena compression garment!
I've also stopped taking Tylenol. It didn't seem to help with the general achyness.
Probably will get the other drain out Tuesday! Then I can wear my marena compression garment!
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July 2, 2017
C'mon Tuesday! You're almost free! lol Once the drain tube is out, then you can shower?
July 4, 2017
They were closed for the 4th of July holiday, so Wednesday the 5th!!! And then a full shower!!! Never thought I would be so excited for a shower!
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