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40yrs Old, 2daughters, Youngest is 13! I Was Way Overdue on Getting my Body Back Right and Tight! - Columbus, OH
UPDATED FROM newpumps
10 days post
Post op - 10days (Sunday) Back to Work!
WORTH IT$13,000
Hey all, so I'm headed back to work tomorrow. I'm nervous about how I'm going to feel and get through the day! Luckily I do have an office job so I'll have some privacy being in my cubicle and sitting all day shouldn't be so bad. I've been feeling much better this week actually and haven't had to take any more pain medication since Wednesday. I do have some swelling still, so I'll have me a cushion to sit on while working. One nice thing is that I'm only working Mon-Thursday and off Fri, so I'll have a 3day weekend to recoop in case the days do get a little strenuous!
Here's a few pics of how I'm looking post op!
Here's a few pics of how I'm looking post op!
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UPDATED FROM newpumps
6 days post
Post - op day 6 (wednesday) the constipation is real!
Hello, all let me start with good news, had my 1st post op visit & my drain was removed. So happy for that!
Now, the real on this constipation! It was the worst day for me during my post-op recovery. Yesterday I was up&down about every other hour trying to go. I have used so many suggestions on how to prepare for the constipation but I really do think it's all on mother nature's time! I used dulcolax even before the surgery, I was eating plenty of fruits & veggies, I even had my gallon of water(warm) that I was drinking ahead of time & during, started using miralax after I completed bottle of stool softeners, & even tried the ole' coffee 1st thing in the morning. But nooo! I just had to wait it out (literally) lol! I think what makes the most miserable is that when trying to use my stomach muscles to push out, it only brought on pain to my abdomen area, & I got scared that I would puncture stitches or do something to my insides. I feel so relieved that I finally was able to go & that my doctor said I am progressing as expected on my recovery!
Now, the real on this constipation! It was the worst day for me during my post-op recovery. Yesterday I was up&down about every other hour trying to go. I have used so many suggestions on how to prepare for the constipation but I really do think it's all on mother nature's time! I used dulcolax even before the surgery, I was eating plenty of fruits & veggies, I even had my gallon of water(warm) that I was drinking ahead of time & during, started using miralax after I completed bottle of stool softeners, & even tried the ole' coffee 1st thing in the morning. But nooo! I just had to wait it out (literally) lol! I think what makes the most miserable is that when trying to use my stomach muscles to push out, it only brought on pain to my abdomen area, & I got scared that I would puncture stitches or do something to my insides. I feel so relieved that I finally was able to go & that my doctor said I am progressing as expected on my recovery!
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UPDATED FROM newpumps
4 days post
Post op - day 4 (monday). More Swelling!
Ok y'all, this swelling ain't no joke! I thought I was getting along so good with very little pain & such, but when I tell you my backside was swollen so bad last night & today, it feels so hard & feels like a burning sensation!
My front has some swelling too, not as much as the back, but I can tell it's swollen. I've been taking ibuprofen for swelling & only 1perc per 5to6 hrs.
I took my 2nd shower today. That felt really good! And the drainage is slowingd down. I'm hoping they remove on my visit this upcomingw Wednesday. All in all my body is looking good! I'll post a pic here soon
My front has some swelling too, not as much as the back, but I can tell it's swollen. I've been taking ibuprofen for swelling & only 1perc per 5to6 hrs.
I took my 2nd shower today. That felt really good! And the drainage is slowingd down. I'm hoping they remove on my visit this upcomingw Wednesday. All in all my body is looking good! I'll post a pic here soon
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Are you sure you're allowed to be taking ibuprofen? I thought it had blood thinners in it? (My doctor strictly told me no blood thinners for two weeks pre and post surgery which is why I'm worried).
Keep it easy, maybe get a ice pack if you are too swollen and sore, you had a lot of work done. :) I'm surprised you managed to take a shower! I was too scared until after they took the drains out, haha.
Keep it easy, maybe get a ice pack if you are too swollen and sore, you had a lot of work done. :) I'm surprised you managed to take a shower! I was too scared until after they took the drains out, haha.
Hi spacebird, good morning! No ibuprofen pre-surgery, but I was told to take post surgery was ok, but to alternate it b/t the percs. Can't take at the same time is all. Thanks for the concern! Now I'm having constipation issues ,rrrgghh! Lol!
Constipation is the worst! One thing that helped me was to have a breakfast followed by a really strong cup of coffee to get things moving. ;)
Thanks Lady! :) I finally went this morning, but let me tell you, it was like a full 24hr dilemma! I was up & down to the bathroom like every other hour yesterday, but as soon as I woke up this morning I was good to go! ;)
Yayyy! Congrats on the poops, haha.
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