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I made it!!!!
UPDATED FROM ClevOH
7 days post
Well I am PO day 7 and everything seems normal. I...
WORTH IT$7,000
Well I am PO day 7 and everything seems normal. I went back to work on Monday and made it about 5 hours, then had to go home. Tuesday I only lasted about 4.5 hours. Today, I am working from home. The pain has been minimal, and the drains are pulling less than 30 cc a day. I finished my antibiotic yesterday.
Here is my big complaint: I have this awful pain behind my left eye, through the back of my head on the left side. It goes down my neck, my ear feels clogged, and the left side of my throat feels swollen. I do not feel sick. This is just a horrible pain that is constantly nagging. It was the reason I left work twice. When I stand or sit-up straight for a long period of time I start to feel pounding in my head and become quite dizzy. Its just so weird. I had totally expected the physical pain of recovery from a major surgery. I did not, however, expect to feel this. It scares me. Of course, it makes me jump right to the worst case scenerio... do I have a blood clot? Knowing nothing on the subject, it pops into my head simply because they warn you so much about them while in the hospital.
I have called my surgeon twice now today and the number just keeps ringing forever. I haven't seen or spoken to my surgeon since I was discharged from the hospital on the 21st.
So tired of this pain. Three days now. I had stopped the pain meds last Saturday, but took one yesterday when I came home, and two more at bed time. They did not even touch this. So, I am just going to sit here on the couch today and work from home.
Here is my big complaint: I have this awful pain behind my left eye, through the back of my head on the left side. It goes down my neck, my ear feels clogged, and the left side of my throat feels swollen. I do not feel sick. This is just a horrible pain that is constantly nagging. It was the reason I left work twice. When I stand or sit-up straight for a long period of time I start to feel pounding in my head and become quite dizzy. Its just so weird. I had totally expected the physical pain of recovery from a major surgery. I did not, however, expect to feel this. It scares me. Of course, it makes me jump right to the worst case scenerio... do I have a blood clot? Knowing nothing on the subject, it pops into my head simply because they warn you so much about them while in the hospital.
I have called my surgeon twice now today and the number just keeps ringing forever. I haven't seen or spoken to my surgeon since I was discharged from the hospital on the 21st.
So tired of this pain. Three days now. I had stopped the pain meds last Saturday, but took one yesterday when I came home, and two more at bed time. They did not even touch this. So, I am just going to sit here on the couch today and work from home.
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UPDATED FROM ClevOH
1 day post
Well, I've arrived. I think so anyway, I haven't...
Well, I've arrived. I think so anyway, I haven't seen the proof yet! I'm rating my pain at a constant 2 or 3. It's unbelievable that its done! My pain is coming from the MR. I've been in and out all night, this hospital sure does want me pain free :) if anyone in this area is looking, the Cleveand Clinic, and Dr Lucas, have been beyond wonderful. Every single person I've interacted with has been so very nice.
I'll be heading home in the next 6 hours.... A little anxious for this hour long car ride! At this point- I should be able to endure anything that comes my way!!!
I'll be heading home in the next 6 hours.... A little anxious for this hour long car ride! At this point- I should be able to endure anything that comes my way!!!
Replies (5)
March 21, 2013
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you! And once you're home, you will want to be woken up every 4 hours for those meds! Keep in them and your pain should be minimal! So happy for you!
March 21, 2013
Hope you have a safe trip home. Cant wait to see some Pictures. Happy healing:)
March 21, 2013
I am so glad you made it!!! I told you Dr. Lucas was wonderful and the staff is great! I am so happy for you! Cant wait to see your progress. Happy healing! Welcome to flatside sister! ;)
UPDATED FROM ClevOH
1 day pre
Within hours I will have joined all of you...
Within hours I will have joined all of you beautiful women on the FLAT side! Yay!!!
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March 20, 2013
You will do great and I'm excited for you!
March 20, 2013
I had a full tummy tuck, lipo and breast lift with implants and went back to work 2 weeks later. I only took pain meds for a few days as I don't like the way they make me feel. I had a pain pump in my tummy tuck incision which I highly recommend. I think that's why I didn't have to take pain meds for too long. I didn't get my drains out until a few days before I returned to work. I think it may have been harder to go back if I still had the drains in. I felt good enough to return to work after 2 weeks. The only bad part was sitting upright all day wearing the binders. I was used to laying back in my recliner for 2 weeks which is much more comfortable when wearing those awful binders! I really never did feel much pain, even with all I had done. I would call it discomfort more than anything. I'm sure you will do fine! In a couple weeks I will be one year post-op and I have never regretted doing this for one minute! Good luck!
March 20, 2013
Wow! That is so encouraging, thank you! I plan on just taking it one day at a time. I've set my goals high for returning to work, but have a realistic understanding that it may take longer. I guess we'll see in the coming days...
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