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56 Yrs Old, 100# Lost, 3 Kids, Time for the Next Step - Danville, IN
UPDATED FROM Peb513
2 years post
Love Dr. Scott!
Dr. Scott did my anchor TT 2 years ago this month. I could not be happier with both my decision to go withDr. Scott and Hendricks Regional hospital. Dr. Scott has an easy going, forth right demeanor and her surgical expertise left me very happy with my results. I stayed one night in the hospital, left with 2 drains. One came out a week later, the other was in for a couple of weeks. The scar is minimal.
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UPDATED FROM Peb513
19 days post
2.5 weeks-out.
Ok, so even though I have read a bunch of reviews, I don't think I was prepared for the recovery period for this surgery. I have an incision from my breast bone, to my pelvic bone, then one from from my left hip to my right hip. This is a major surgery! I am having a hard time with the recovery time! I want to do more but know that if I do, I will be in pain tonight. My dr gave me 3 weeks off because I had the anchor TT, and even going back after 3 weeks, she says I will not be "on my game". Can't believe people go back after 2 weeks. I feel like I need 2 more to be fully recovered. Oh well, baby steps, thank goodness for FMLA!
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UPDATED FROM Peb513
9 days post
Follow Up Appt., PO 1 week
I went in for my 1 week PO appt. on Friday. Woo Hoo, 1 drain removed! Dr Scott removed any pieces of tape that had not fallen off on its own. Most of it was off or just barely clinging on, since I have been able to shower each day after I got home. Only thing she said not to do is don't let the water spray directly on my incisions, so I'd let the water hit my back or chest.
I still have a bit of bleeding/discharge from my belly button, but she says it looks ok, no need to be concerned and I should let the water hit (gently) directly now, keep it flashed out.
I can almost completely stand up, no tugging in the abdominal area. The Dr. Is very pleased with my progress. I am as well, just really looking forward to the removal of the right drain, it is right now, a major discomfort.
As far as my overall pain/discomfort, at the 1 week mark, I am about a 4-5. I really wish I could sleep flat, so that is my number 2 issue behind the drain. Due to the bad sleeping, I have a bit less tolerance. That may be a good thing, because if my tolerance level was higher, I would probably be "overdoing" it, then in more pain by the end of the day. On Saturday I was able to go to Costco, hubby drove. Then I drove myself to the local nursery store to buy some flowers to plants. We went out for dinner, stopped at the hardware store, then to Ulta for shampoo. I feel pretty good for 1week PO!
I still have a bit of bleeding/discharge from my belly button, but she says it looks ok, no need to be concerned and I should let the water hit (gently) directly now, keep it flashed out.
I can almost completely stand up, no tugging in the abdominal area. The Dr. Is very pleased with my progress. I am as well, just really looking forward to the removal of the right drain, it is right now, a major discomfort.
As far as my overall pain/discomfort, at the 1 week mark, I am about a 4-5. I really wish I could sleep flat, so that is my number 2 issue behind the drain. Due to the bad sleeping, I have a bit less tolerance. That may be a good thing, because if my tolerance level was higher, I would probably be "overdoing" it, then in more pain by the end of the day. On Saturday I was able to go to Costco, hubby drove. Then I drove myself to the local nursery store to buy some flowers to plants. We went out for dinner, stopped at the hardware store, then to Ulta for shampoo. I feel pretty good for 1week PO!
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