Mom of 4 - Dallas, TX
I have been reading all posts, which did help me...
I have been reading all posts, which did help me to set expectations on how i will feel comimg home! I had my surgery on May 7th, and boy am I uncomfortable!!! I had alot of work done though, so I knew this wasn't going to be easy! I had TT, MR, lipo of the back, stomach, love handles, and inner/outer thighs. I am 5'9 and weight about 200# prior to surgery. Now I weigh about 184#!! I was very nervous going to this surgery, but the fast acting Caliam they gave me really calmed me down. When I woke up from surgery, I really didn't respond too well- I was having a hard time breathing, but I think it was because my muscles were so tight, and I think the pain block was up a little too high. I stayed overnight, which was wonderful, but now that I'm home, and all the strong meds that they used surgery has truly worn off. It is really hard to get around. They gave me a walker, so that helps, I use a fanny pack to carry my drains and pain pump, and I have an ice pad laying over my TT incision when I'm sitting or lying down. Despite all the pain, I feel it's worth it, because I can already see how flat my stomach is, and how much more comtoured I look overall. Best wishes to those with upcoming surgeries! Just remember the pain is temporary! :-)
Happy Mothers Day to my fellow TT's!! I am at day...
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Congrats! You will be exhausted from the simplest tasks for a while. This is elective surgery, but that doesn't mean that your body doesn't suffer from it. This is a long recovery. I was so tired for weeks - I would do laundry, take a nap, do dishes take a nap, go for a short walk, take a nap. That is how the first month goes. Very normal! I was in great shape before surgery too! You will heal & feel better with each week. Listen to your body & you will be fine. Take help. We are here for you. Also remember, you will swell! It will end. I had my tt a year ago April 8th & the pool opened memorial day weekend & I was in tears because I was swollen like a basketball. I thought I would be showing off my bikini bod by then, but was so swollen. Then, each week it went down, until by the summer I was fine. Thanks for sharing your story. Happy mothers day!
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