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24 Years Old and So Far Loving the New Me!
UPDATED FROM isbjshaffer
4 days post
Day 4 Feeling Great!
isbjshafferMay 28, 2014
WORTH IT$5,000
Today was all smooth sailing! It was Isaacs first day back at work so that left me and my mom all day! I really didn't do much but spent all day out of this recliner! I'm pretty proud of that! I enjoyed the sun (well after taking my antibiotic this time, I didn't make that Mistake twice - though it did kinda make me feel like a vampire haha), watched my mom do my laundry, read a little bit, piddled around on my phone for a while, went back outside, ate some food, piddled some more until it was about time for hubby to get home and then we made some dinner. I ate a salad while they had grilled chicken, rice and sweet potatoes. I'm 48 hours without a pain pill and I feel fine. There's still really no pain as much as it is stiffness though with more bruising showing up, I imagine that will be where the majority of my pain comes from.
I took another shower today and that was all fine. I washed my hair while mom stood outside the shower and held my drains for a minute. I attempted to remove the surgical tape in the shower with a little success but then the air got stuffy and I didn't want to pass out in the shower so I stopped. Theyll take it off tomorrow at my post op. I also attempted to get my eyebrows back under control with some success. I felt the anesthesia hit me a few times today but I wanted to make it a day without a nap, which I may have done yesterday but I can't remember too well. Even without the pain meds, all my days are running together.
I've not been wearing my surgical bra other than the first two days, we couldn't get it back on so I think it may have been too tight. Did anyone else expedience this?
I've also not had another bowl movement yet but I'm not too terribly worried about that or looking forward to it just yet either!
Oh and I feel like my boobs are more swollen today than they have been this whole time. I'm going to ask the doctor tomorrow in my post op about the bromelain everyone keeps recommending. And Hopefully get my drains out!
I took another shower today and that was all fine. I washed my hair while mom stood outside the shower and held my drains for a minute. I attempted to remove the surgical tape in the shower with a little success but then the air got stuffy and I didn't want to pass out in the shower so I stopped. Theyll take it off tomorrow at my post op. I also attempted to get my eyebrows back under control with some success. I felt the anesthesia hit me a few times today but I wanted to make it a day without a nap, which I may have done yesterday but I can't remember too well. Even without the pain meds, all my days are running together.
I've not been wearing my surgical bra other than the first two days, we couldn't get it back on so I think it may have been too tight. Did anyone else expedience this?
I've also not had another bowl movement yet but I'm not too terribly worried about that or looking forward to it just yet either!
Oh and I feel like my boobs are more swollen today than they have been this whole time. I'm going to ask the doctor tomorrow in my post op about the bromelain everyone keeps recommending. And Hopefully get my drains out!
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UPDATED FROM isbjshaffer
3 days post
Day 3 mostly downs- TMI warning!
isbjshafferMay 26, 2014
I've stayed of the pain meds all day m the last time I had one was 8:30 last night- it's 4:30 now. The pain isn't horrible but it's more the stiffness that makes it harder to move. It will get easier though.
So my diet had been pretty healthy this entire time as I wanted to ensure a speedy recovery. My food has mostly been nothing but apples, crackers, fiber bars and almonds. I've drank tons of water and some sprite to make sure I stayed hydrated. I also took my daily stool softeners. Let me tell you ladies, none of it mattered last night. When my body Finally decided to have a bowel movement, I had never been more constipated in my life. Without going into gory details, I was in so much pain I was in tears. My doctor kept calling to make sure I was okay. I wasn't. 3 fleet enemas and 12 hours later I finally had some relief. Those 12 hours truly make me question whether or not having the procedure was worth it. I don't think I could go through that again. The doctor said that I really needed to try to get of the pain pills because that was the leading cause, despite my ridiculously high fiber intake. So I'm off. Ive not had anymore fiber because some areas of my body -ahem- are still in pain from that ordeal. I'm just really grateful to have a husband who went through all of that for me. The whole thing was just embarrassing and I hope it doesn't continue.
I know this was kind of a downer post but I was in unimaginable pain and discomfort foreseeing no end to it for a Long time. Really try to go without the pain pills if you can our at least spread them out more than the 4 hours I was doing.
Until tomorrow!
So my diet had been pretty healthy this entire time as I wanted to ensure a speedy recovery. My food has mostly been nothing but apples, crackers, fiber bars and almonds. I've drank tons of water and some sprite to make sure I stayed hydrated. I also took my daily stool softeners. Let me tell you ladies, none of it mattered last night. When my body Finally decided to have a bowel movement, I had never been more constipated in my life. Without going into gory details, I was in so much pain I was in tears. My doctor kept calling to make sure I was okay. I wasn't. 3 fleet enemas and 12 hours later I finally had some relief. Those 12 hours truly make me question whether or not having the procedure was worth it. I don't think I could go through that again. The doctor said that I really needed to try to get of the pain pills because that was the leading cause, despite my ridiculously high fiber intake. So I'm off. Ive not had anymore fiber because some areas of my body -ahem- are still in pain from that ordeal. I'm just really grateful to have a husband who went through all of that for me. The whole thing was just embarrassing and I hope it doesn't continue.
I know this was kind of a downer post but I was in unimaginable pain and discomfort foreseeing no end to it for a Long time. Really try to go without the pain pills if you can our at least spread them out more than the 4 hours I was doing.
Until tomorrow!
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May 27, 2014
sorry you had this experience, both the anaesthetic and the pain pills can cause this. i drank prune juice with every meal for 24 hours post op, took no pain meds from 28 hrs (did not need them) and had no problems at all. The US seems to have a culture of pushing as many pharmaceuticals as possible onto patients and that includes pills to sort out the side effects of other pills. hope you will feel much better now this horrible experience is over. you mentioned stiffness after sleeping - are you in a bed and if so, are you doing the 5 pillows??? 2 under the head and shoulders, one either side to rest arms on and very importantly, one under your knees. this works really well
May 27, 2014
Yes, I came home with three medications! One for pain, an antibiotic and a medication for nausea.there are so many rules to follow and it's hard to keep up! Just today I was outside after taking my antibiotic to enjoy some fresh air. Well according to the antibiotic im supposed to avoid direct sunlight so I threw that up.
Also I'm in a recliner so I'm not sure about all the pillows. I think it's shaped funny and not really meant for sleeping. I may try sleeping in my bed soon. I was concerned that I would turn over on my stomach because that's the way I always sleep but I tested it out tonight and I dont think I would be capable without hurting myself.
May 27, 2014
well the 5 pillows in bed is just lovely and the side one supporting your arm also make it hard to turn over. i was on antibiotics and learned the hard way that you have to eat with them each time. read my review, it's all in there but overall documents a normal, healthy recovery
May 27, 2014
I did what peediewife suggested with the pillows and it works great. It keeps you from rolling onto side/stomachs. Good luck and sorry you had that awful experience. You were right to stop the pain meds.
May 27, 2014
After you get off all the meds - You'll get your Appetite back ! That helps a LOT ! What helped me the MOST - was BROMELAIN. You get it at a Health Food Store and it comes in 500 mg Capsules and you take it 3 to 4 Times a day BETWEEN MEALS . That helped me MORE than ANYTHING ! Keep us posted on how you're doing ! We are all here for you ! :-)
May 27, 2014
I've heard the bromelain before so it sounds like I'll definitely have to look into it! I hope it helps! They're already so much smaller but I don't mind seeing how small they'll go! Lol
May 28, 2014
Usually takes me 5 days after every surgery to COME BACK TO LIFE AND HAVE A BOWEL MOVEMENT!!!!! I need to get to eat more berries and salads clean eating
May 28, 2014
Omg it was just the worst thing ever and I've not had another one since. I've been off the pain meds for about 36 hours now. I hope the next time isn't so bad. I had my first salad Since surgery last night. But I'd say overall I've still been able to mAintain a pretty healthy diet this whole time. Minus the box of crackers to help my stomach and the obligatory popsicles in my freezer brought by my family lol!
May 28, 2014
Some times fiber will do that as well constipate you and pain meds definitely cause constipation and all the itching people get is from pain meds not the surgery . I have had 4 neck surgerys and 3 lumbar surgerys and complete hysto ovaries and everything. So I am have dealt with Chronic pain You look awesome I bet you are thrilled Im 6 weeks post opt today I got some more photos up well ALOT LOL
May 30, 2014
I'm starting to get a lot of that itching within the last day or two but I've not taken any pain meds since Sunday...they say it's a sign that you're healing in which case I say HURRY UP!! lol
May 30, 2014
Good Luck I was lucky enough not to get any itching LOL Happy Hurry Up HEaling Im six weeks post so lucky with that issue : )
UPDATED FROM isbjshaffer
2 days post
Day 2 ups and downs!
isbjshafferMay 25, 2014
We're working on weaning me off of the pain meds... at least stretching them out anyway. I was taking them regularly every 4 hours and am now waiting about every 6 hours. My head is a mess from the crazy sleep schedule.
Took a shower today for the first time. I think I'll be waiting another day our two before I try that again. After removing the gauze I nearly passed out and had to lie down. Even though I still had the surgical tape on My incisions, the thought of the whole thing just grossed me out. What didn't gross me our was taking of the bra I was wearing to see that it was, in fact, the B I'd been hoping for! Things can only get better from here! Check out my new girls!
Took a shower today for the first time. I think I'll be waiting another day our two before I try that again. After removing the gauze I nearly passed out and had to lie down. Even though I still had the surgical tape on My incisions, the thought of the whole thing just grossed me out. What didn't gross me our was taking of the bra I was wearing to see that it was, in fact, the B I'd been hoping for! Things can only get better from here! Check out my new girls!
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May 26, 2014
They look amazing, you must be so happy!
May 26, 2014
You look wonderful and are so right to try to get off the pain meds, just rest and don't do too much especially with your arms. Bromelain can relieve swelling if taken between meals.
May 26, 2014
Welcome to the community. If you are in pain do not be afraid to take a pill. You are early in the game and must have pain control for proper healing. Space them out and get off them at a slower pace. But definitely take one if you need it. No need to suffer...
You look amazing.
You look amazing.
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