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I had no pain at all...
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I had no pain at all. I stop pain meds after a three day as were
making sick. I took Aleve. My doctor said I would be out of work for
two weeks but my incision kept opening so I was out for a month. My job
was very accommodating. I'll be sure to upload picks.The opening is usually where fluid builds up. They had to take my drain
out after a week even though my right side still had a lot of fluid
drain. My surgeon said the fluid needed to find a why out and that was
the weakest spot ( Better out then have it stay in) They gave me
bacitracin and compression pads with tape and I was good to go and to
eat more protein. I did wear a compression garment. I received two
from the surgeons office and I bought one at a medical supply store. I
wore it everyday for a three months.
making sick. I took Aleve. My doctor said I would be out of work for
two weeks but my incision kept opening so I was out for a month. My job
was very accommodating. I'll be sure to upload picks.The opening is usually where fluid builds up. They had to take my drain
out after a week even though my right side still had a lot of fluid
drain. My surgeon said the fluid needed to find a why out and that was
the weakest spot ( Better out then have it stay in) They gave me
bacitracin and compression pads with tape and I was good to go and to
eat more protein. I did wear a compression garment. I received two
from the surgeons office and I bought one at a medical supply store. I
wore it everyday for a three months.
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Had a panniculectomy done. Insurance paid ( thank...
Had a panniculectomy done. Insurance paid ( thank you Jesus) for it since I developed a rash from the extra skin rubbing on my apron and thigh and vaginal area. Spent two days in the hospital. Healing was so but the surgery was so worth it. It has motivated me to exercise more. Feel like a band new person.
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Congratulations on the weight loss and going through with the surgery. Im glad your happy with your results. Thanks for sharing
Thanks BabyRhino! The next step is a vertical tummy tuck.
Im having a lower body lift, amongst other things, one week from today! How soon will you be having your tummy tuck?
Since I'll be paying for this on my own. I'm praying for it to happen next year.
Next week is great! Keep me posted. I'd love to see your result. Best to you!
Welcome and thanks for sharing your experience with us.
How did you find the recovery period? Was there much pain and downtime? We'd love to see a before/after photo, if you have any you feel comfortable sharing.
How did you find the recovery period? Was there much pain and downtime? We'd love to see a before/after photo, if you have any you feel comfortable sharing.
Hi Kristy-- I had no pain at all. I stop pain meds after a three day as were making sick. I took Aleve. My doctor said I would be out of work for two weeks but my incision kept opening so I was out for a month. My job was very accommodating. I'll be sure to upload picks.
Wow, no pain at all sounds like the best possible scenario. I'll be needing this type of surgery myself and I think one of my fears is the wound opening. Was it opening for any specific reason, that you know of?
The opening is usually where fluid builds up. They had to take my drain out after a week even though my right side still had a lot of fluid drain. My surgeon said the fluid needed to find a why out and that was the weakest spot ( Better out then have it stay in) They gave me bacitracin and compression pads with tape and I was good to go and to eat more protein. I did wear a compression garment. I received two from the surgeons office and I bought one at a medical supply store. I wore it everyday for a three months.
Thanks for the information, it's invaluable! Looking forward to seeing your before/after photos!
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