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28yrs 2 Kids Later Hernia Repair, Muscle Repair and Tummy Tuck... - Charlottesville, VA
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Started back to work, still dealing with swelling...
nmorris1017February 17, 2014
I Started back at work which isn't too bad at all, except that I get really tired by the time I get home. I also noticed that I have more swelling (esp in the upper abs) by the evening. Some days are more sore than others. Today, I got a sore spot in the upper right area. Just rubbing my hand over the area is sore and I can almost pinpoint the sport that hurts. I don't know what to think. I am using my Vitamin E on my scar and Belly button. I also seem to still have some stretch marks under the belly button that I guess aren't going to get better but we will see.
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UPDATED FROM nmorris1017
1 month post
WEEK 5
nmorris1017February 9, 2014
This week I had a follow up with the nurse practitioner, She said everything looks good, I have a hard knot at the top of my abdomen that at first thought was a suture from underneath. She said now it could be that or a blood clot that just has to resorb itself. I felt much better this week soreness and tightness wise. I also started using aquaphor and vitamin E on my scar and skin around my belly button. I no longer have to sleep with my spanx! yay! and I don't need them if Im just laying around watching tv etc. I can lift over 5 lbs. but still not allowed to pick my daughter up from a standing position ( she weighs 21lbs) hopefully at my next follow up in 4 wks Dr. Vastine will let me start picking her up. I have been doing a little more and am more confident. The swelling is worse in the evenings and I get worn out by the time I get home from work. I am very happy things are coming along nicely.
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February 10, 2014
This sounds very familiar...thanks for sharing. I too have 2 hernias (with the umbilical one causing an outie), along with 4 cm muscle seperation. It took me 6 different consultations with General Surgeons, to finally decide to get the hernias fixed. When I was told about the muscle seperation, I decided to do it all....and this will go down in 2 days. YIKE! I am extremely nervous, but I am ready to get it over and done with. I am really happy with my PS and GS; ever since I decided to go through with this procedure, they have given me their undivided attention. I feel like I am their only patient; I dont know how they pull that off. Anyhow, like you, I have told my GS I prefer not to use mesh for the hernia repair; but I will leave the choice up to him, once he sees the extent of the repair required. So let's see. By the way, you look great...and thanks again for sharing your story.
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