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Updated on 20 Feb 2013:
Ladies, first of all I want to thank God, your prayers and well wishes!! You all really helped me get through this surgery. I am in some pain, between 1-10, I'd say 5 to 6. I am just happy to be back at the recovery house.
Well let me get into it:
CIPLA- Jaqueline drove me to the clinic and I arrived at 6am. She prayed for me on the way :)I got there and immediately started to fill out for,s for surgery and medical history. It was a little tough as none of the nurses spoke English. I made it through. Luckily, Yira arrived about 7a to help me. It took about 3 hours to get paperwork, tests, EKG and x- ray done. Afterwards, i was shown to my room and was given the blue pill to take after I changed into my gown.
Yily came in around 10a and greeted me with a hug and smile. She thanked me for coming and asked me a couple questions. She asked if I had lipo before and if I had children. I told her,'no', and decided that i wasn't going to have any. She asked my age and when I told her, she looked shocked. She said she thought I was 20. I got that reaction from everybody I spoke to in the clinic, so I guess that's a good sign :) Anyway, she then asked if I had wish pics andi did not. She took photos of me and said, 'you got butt already'..lol! I told her I wanted more. She said if I wanted hips and I said 'no, just fill in any hollow areas.' She marked me up and that's the last thing I remember.
I woke up slightly during surgery and moaned a bit. They gave me more anesthesia and I was out again. Even still, when I woke up,I felt them poking around my back, but it didn't hurt. Yira told me that after my surgery while in my room recovering, I woke up violently swinging(anesthesia caused this behavior) and told them I couldn't breath. My nose got stuffy for some reason and that's why I couldn't breath. They keep the air on blast. The worst cause I hate AC. They gave me some oxygen and my nose cleared up. So anyway, I was pretty miserable the whole night and didn't get any sleep at all due to the discomfort. All I did was keep looking out the window for daylight. I knew I would be going home then. I also vomited one time, because I stood up too soon after surgery. They gave me some nausea meds., and I was fine afterwards. Nurses weren't bad throughout the night, except for not speaking English. They gave me a phon to dial them if I needed something. I was fed soup and juice.
This morning, I was ready to get up. I was given pain IV,but the Diclofenac really did nothing for me at all. I was fed oatmeal and tea for breakfast. I took some supplements with me, so I took them after I ate. From that point, I just waited til it was time to go. I got up and walked around in my room a bit. Yira came in to see how I was doing and we chatted for a bit.
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It seems that no matter what, laying or sitting still in one position too long causes stiffness. I will be getting two massages per week as recommended. I will also say that this is not the type of surgery where you will be fine in week. The lipo is associated with the most aggravating pain and discomfort. Your mid section and back play roles in your overall movement and when you have surgery on these areas, its very traumatic. The pain is no joke. I don't care if you have had surgery before. This does not compare. I had regrets right after, just from all the pain and emotion. Some girls were crying. The girls told me at RH that I had one of the best recoveries they had seen. I only drained heavily for about 2.5 days. Anna, one of the nurses at RH told me I was like a cyclone full of energy. My worst days were 1-5. I was walking around the day after surgery, but still in great pain. I just didnt want to lay or sit..I wanted to walk. As a result, my legs and feet would swell terribly. I had to balance the time I sat and walked. I wore compression socks on the plane and took 1 water pill to help combat the swelling. It did help a bit. My back was super numb by the time I got off plane. I did not choose wheelchair service, walked the whole time, had a large checked bag, and I had a layover.
I would also recommend changing over about $40 to pesos for small things while in DR. You may want to have garment altered, buy some food, or tip those that help.
Out of all the supplies I carried, I used:
Band aid/silicone strips-for underarm incisions and drain incision on butt
Maxi pads- for padding under garment (bring plenty)
Chux- for padding under garment and bed at RH
Dial soap- for washing
Bottled water- for drinking /washing up ( you cannot take shower after surgery using DR water unless boiled)
Vitamins/supplements-for recovery
Feminine/ baby wipes- for quick wiping especially after #2 ( bring plenty)
Small and XL wife beaters- for underneath/over garment while staying at RH
Socks- wore over compression socks
Stool softener- for 1st poop after surgery
Water pills- for extreme swelling (consult with Dr. before taking)
Epi Foam- for padding under garment to avoid bruising and burns
Board- for better compression when garment gets loose
Cotton- to stuff in belly button
Hand sanitizer
Dial hand soap
Towel and washcloth- while at RH.
Snacks- in between meals.
Protein shake- great source of energy for after surgery
Everything else, I did not need. I itched a little on my back incision, but not enough to need Benadryl.
I used Dial antibacterial soap to wash with the night before surgery, so I ended up not using Hiblicens which is very harsh.
I stuffed my belly button with cotton on the 5th day when I removed tape from incision. I haven't had any issues with belly button appearance.
Bring loose clothing and things you don't have to put over your head. Your arm sockets will be sore since Yily lipos around the the front and back of arm socket which is great. No more pockets of fat directly between arm and breast.
Dra Yily requires you to eat regular after surgery and do not go on a calorie restricted diet for a month after surgery. She tells you not to eat fried foods, junk food, etc.
Ladies, please keep in mind that every recovery has a different story. No one person will have the same exact recovery process. Just try to be in the best health you can prior to surgery and it should help aid in a quicker recovery.
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