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Athletic Mom of Young Kids - Updated Info about The TT Hole
UPDATED FROM hockeymom77
18 days post
I totally forgot to post after my last PS...
hockeymom77December 5, 2011
$15,400
I totally forgot to post after my last PS appointment. She really gave me some great insight into my hole. Due to the disgusting connotation the of the word hole, my friends and I have decided to call it Mike, as in "The Situation".
Mike was caused by inadequite blood supply to the area. This section of the belly is furthest from the main blood supply. I also believe (but I'm not a doctor) that the lack of fresh blood supply could have been a result of the vicodin (I'm senstitive to narcotics), not moving, and swelling. So moving forward, she cleaned out goo from behind the red section adjacent to Mike, and I now pack that as well. The middle is almost healed all the way to my skin, and I may just have two Mikes rather than one large one soon. Things are improving much faster than I thought they would.
I move more and for longer periods of time each day. My new boob exercises have made the implants far more comfortable too. I'm really starting to feel like I'm on the road to recovery. I hope everyone else is having a good experience too. I will post newer pictures this week.
Mike was caused by inadequite blood supply to the area. This section of the belly is furthest from the main blood supply. I also believe (but I'm not a doctor) that the lack of fresh blood supply could have been a result of the vicodin (I'm senstitive to narcotics), not moving, and swelling. So moving forward, she cleaned out goo from behind the red section adjacent to Mike, and I now pack that as well. The middle is almost healed all the way to my skin, and I may just have two Mikes rather than one large one soon. Things are improving much faster than I thought they would.
I move more and for longer periods of time each day. My new boob exercises have made the implants far more comfortable too. I'm really starting to feel like I'm on the road to recovery. I hope everyone else is having a good experience too. I will post newer pictures this week.
UPDATED FROM hockeymom77
14 days post
Whew. Yesterday was my first time alone with my 2...
hockeymom77December 1, 2011
Whew. Yesterday was my first time alone with my 2 year old in diapers and my 5 year old for longer than 1 hour. It was exhausting. I was ready to sleep at 7:30. I went to my recliner at 8:30 as soon as my daughter went to sleep. I was fine being tired and a bit swollen up top, because my very understanding husband really handles most tasks including the kids as soon as he gets home, and I just do what I can at my pace.
What really worries me is that I'm not very sore. I tensed my stomach muscles several times in the past couple days due to increased activity, and other than one little sore spot, I really don't feel much pain. I wonder would I feel any pain if I tore my interal stitches, or if it would feel pseudo-comfortable like it does now? All good questions for the doctor. I'll see her again tomorrow. I'll keep you up to date on what she says.
What really worries me is that I'm not very sore. I tensed my stomach muscles several times in the past couple days due to increased activity, and other than one little sore spot, I really don't feel much pain. I wonder would I feel any pain if I tore my interal stitches, or if it would feel pseudo-comfortable like it does now? All good questions for the doctor. I'll see her again tomorrow. I'll keep you up to date on what she says.
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UPDATED FROM hockeymom77
13 days post
I've decided to put pictures of the hole up. ...
hockeymom77November 30, 2011
I've decided to put pictures of the hole up. Maybe it will help you guys still in the research phase, or others going through the same separation issues.
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November 30, 2011
HI SWEETIE!! This is Cottonmomma! I just want you to know that this will heal. Its a long, scary and emotionally draining, but you will get there. Not to be negative, but you may have set backs along the way. The end result is worth it for me!!! Please PM me if I can be of any help!! Another one to read is puggymom or maybe pugmom an marinemom as well. Keep your chin up!! You'll be rocking a 2 piece in no time!
December 1, 2011
Hi there. I was directed to your blog a couple of days ago, and I also read the ones you recommended. Thank you so much. I am still worried, but it helps to know that others have gone through this, and are on the mend. You are right. There doesn't seem to be any correlation between drains and no drains. I'm definitely going to ask plenty of questions tomorrow at the doctor. Funny about the two piece. I've always been so concerned about my shape that I've never worn one. I wonder if I will have guts to start now. Thank you so much.
November 30, 2011
Just a couple of after thoughts:
1) If you think for any reason you have an infection make PS do a culture on the wound.
2) This is not as common as your PS is going to lead you to believe! Don't let them ignore your concerns or fears. They are justified!!
3) I had the No Drain and don't think that had anything to do with my wound open in any way!! Mine was pure infection related.
1) If you think for any reason you have an infection make PS do a culture on the wound.
2) This is not as common as your PS is going to lead you to believe! Don't let them ignore your concerns or fears. They are justified!!
3) I had the No Drain and don't think that had anything to do with my wound open in any way!! Mine was pure infection related.
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