PO DAY 15 - TT, Lipo and Hernia major muscle repair- Buffalo NY

PO Day 15
What a journey!! I still have 1 drain in my right side. I had the other one out PO day 10. My PS said I will need to wait til PO day 15 to see how much output I have. I have been taking a shower since the first drain has been out. I have also been off my pain meds since PO day 3 and switched to ibuprofen during the day and tylenol during night...well wrong thing to do...my PS said ibuprofen should not be taken...I guess I should have known this because I wasn't supposed to take this proir to surgery!!! I guess I wasn't thinking!!!
Today I haven't taken any tylonol yet and I feel pretty good. I went to work today because I had a meeting I needed to attend (I work in the office so wasn't bad at all). I'm still hunched over alittle and moving really slow. Alot of people kept asking "how are you doing?" I just smiled and said "getting better"... I told them I had hernia surgery..and people were telling me thier stories...I hope no one figured it out by the way I was walking/moving.
I have been sleeping in my own bed since PO day 12. I'm still propping pillows under my back/head because I cant flatten my tummy yet. The itching is really annoying too!
My sweet hubby has been so wonderful..helping me change the dressings/showering/housework/dinners etc, you really need someone to take care of you for atleast the first 10 days or so.
It felt really good to shower early, get dressed and put on makeup and go to work today. I didn't push myself because I know that if I did I would end up swelling really bad. The last couple of days have been swell hell, but today, even with going out I'm not to bad.
I'm really praying this drain comes out tomorrow..I'll keep you posted and post some pictures!
Happy Healing and best wishes to all!!!

Day 2 PO. I'm feeling pretty good today. I went to see my ps this morning. He changed the dressing. I got to peek and it looks great! The scar is low and my bb so far looks perfect. He really liked what he saw too as so did my husband. While the nurse was changing my dressing my husband had to sneeze but the nurse thought he was going to throw up..that got everyone laughing so hard I thought my belly was going to explode!! It was so funny!! We also laughed when I told them my dog thinks my drain bulbs are balls and he wants to play!!! hahaha!!
I think I can also go alittle longer without taking pain meds. I'm also walking better today, not straight but it dosnt hurt as much.My biggest complaint is gas...Take my advise and get gasx..it works. No bm yet..Had my hubby put the prune juice in the fridge so I can start drinking that. I'm not looking forward to the bm, I think it will be alot of adjusting of this sexy garment!! Another thing happening to me is I can feel my lungs getting congested. so I really have to use that breather tube every hour. That helps, then I take a Ricola Throat drop.
Again, not to brag about hubby, but he is the best!!! Really taking care of me. I love him so much!!!
I know everyday will be better and I am really trying to focus on the final outcome of my journey! I am truly blessed with a wonderful family and life in general.
Thank you for all your input prior to my surgery..It really helped me prepare!!
Happy healing and good luck ladies!!

Well 24 hrs since my surgery. I need to keep up on my pain medicine every 4 hrs. I'm ready for a pill after 3. I am doing ok....My belly is so swollen and sometimes it burns. Take my advise...bring your pjs and slippers for when you go home...when you get in the car hold on to the handle above your door while the driver drives...i didnt and boy did my muscles work on that and it hurt. After i got home I tried to sit in a chair and leaned back and OMG it hurt my muscles....I'm super careful now...Afraid i did some damage...I'll ask myt PS tomorrow...I'm taking it very easy and hope each day gets better!! Another thing bothering me is gas...I took gas x hoping that works.
Did other TTer's feel swollen, tight and burning day 2?
Happy healing ladies!!!