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Hernia Repair, Diastasis Repair, TT - Updates to Follow - Dothan, AL
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I have surgery scheduled for 9/27. I will post...
murphysmonkeySeptember 7, 2016
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I have surgery scheduled for 9/27. I will post before pics and keep you posted on my journey. The closer it gets the more nervous I am getting but I have full faith and confidence in my Doctor and his staff. I will be having umbilical hernia, diastasis repair and TT. Its been 2 years since my last pregnancy. I had no idea why my stomach area would not improve - exercise, sit ups, nothing was helping - then I learned about diastasis - I have frequent lower back pain which I assume is partly due to my lack of proper ab muscles. I am really hoping this surgery will make me feel like me again. I will post updates and pictures along the way - the good, the bad and the ugly lol. .
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September 23, 2016
I am going to have the same surgery as you are! My hernia was a result of a emergency colostomy I had in June 2015. I had it reversed in December the same year. Then developed the second hernia after that surgery. I'm having aTT with hernia repair on Wednesday September 28th. I am Getting nervous too. But just about the pain I'm about to be in. I also have a great Dr. Best of luck to you
September 23, 2016
Wow we only one day apart - I will try to check in with you once the meds wear off. Praying we both have wonderful experiences. Best Wishes to you too!
UPDATED FROM murphysmonkey
4 days pre
Updated/better photos pre-op
murphysmonkeySeptember 22, 2016
Hello - I am just 5 days away from surgery and honestly I am freaking out! I am so incredibly nervous. I really hope I am making the right decision. I am tired of stomach pains and just not feeling "right" I am just really worried about complications. I will try to update regularly but it may be a few days before the first one depending how out of it I am and what meds I'm on lol. If you have already had surgery and wish to leave me any advice please do!
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September 22, 2016
Sorry I don't have any advice since I still have 8 LONG weeks until the exact same procedure you are having done - but I will be following along and I am excited for you!! I can't wait to be on the other side of this, the anticipation is a crazy roller coaster of back and forth excitement and terror!
September 22, 2016
I am one week post op today...I was very nervous about everything...I am happy with my results...the first two days were bad, pain was tolerable though...I got the Exparel and took Tylenol 3''s for the first two days around the clock but by day 3 I had tapered completely off the pain meds...if it's what u really want u will tolerate what comes along with it within reason of course...I watched many you tube videos and found out more information about what u will need for your recovery...some things I needed and some I have not used yet...best wishes to you and your new journey!
September 23, 2016
I watched you tube videos for must haves but there were multpile must haves...arnice gel or cream and stool softeners a must
UPDATED FROM murphysmonkey
1 day post
2 days post op update
murphysmonkeySeptember 28, 2016
Had surgery yesterday 9/27 I am 24 Hours since end of surgery. So far I don't feel too bad. Of course there is pain and discomfort but so far it's bearable.
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October 6, 2016
I thought about you on the day of your surgery
October 6, 2016
Doing ok - more good days than bad but recovery will definitely take a little while
October 17, 2016
your tummy looks sooo good. wait and see how good it will look when the swelling goes away. so happy for you
Hey there! Welcome, and thanks for sharing your story with us. I hope you'll get lots of support from the community. Have you discovered the Tummy Tuck forum yet? This is a really good post to get you started. It's a great place to build a solid support network. Good luck, and please keep us updated :)
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