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Day 7 Post Op
I went in for surgery on Wednesday at noon. With everything happening with the coronavirus, I was prepared for my surgery to be postponed. As it turns out, my surgery went ahead as scheduled. I had the same experience this time, that I had the last time with Dr. Parks staff. From the moment I got there everyone was attentive, and comforting. Dr. Erick the anesthesiologist contacted me the evening before surgery and at the time I was feeling a high level of anxiety and worried about going into surgery, so I had asked her about a medication for the nerves. She said she did have medication she could give me, but by the time I arrived the next day my nerves had subsided and I was ready.
My IV was inserted, and Dr Park spent some time marking my abdomen and flanks, then I was taken right in to surgery.
When I woke up a nurse helped me dress, and wheeled me out. I slept so much day 1 and 2. I've been making sure to drink lots of fluids, and stay on a strict regimen of my pain medication every 4 hours. I did invest in a walker, which I thought might be overkill, but has come in very handy! My post op was the day after surgery and I had been feeling very nauseous with the pain medication. I did let my nurses know, and they injected a nausea medication (which left my arm super sore!), and sent me home with a nausea medication that has been a lifesaver.
By the start of day 3 the exparel had felt like it had worn off, and my entire admonial area felt much more sensitive. However each day I've noticed significant improvement in my ability to move around.
The binder helps me feel so secure. It feels very uncomfortable when I have to remove it for a shower or to adjust it.
I'm currently on day 7 and still walking very hunched over. My abdomen feels so tight at this point, that I feel like I cannot walk any straighter if I tried. I cannot stress enough that a walker has been such a lifesaver! I feel like this is a must have for this procedure.
I've been weaning off the pain medication and using half the dosage every 6 hours and hope to only use Tylenol as needed beginning tomorrow. So I am feeling much more lucid today and have more energy. I go on Thursday for my 2nd post op appt, and will post more photos then )
Also, I feel like I owe my husband and kids the world right now. You cannot do this without help and they have been so sweet and helpful at all hours of the day and night. I just love them,
Please feel free to ask me any questions )
My IV was inserted, and Dr Park spent some time marking my abdomen and flanks, then I was taken right in to surgery.
When I woke up a nurse helped me dress, and wheeled me out. I slept so much day 1 and 2. I've been making sure to drink lots of fluids, and stay on a strict regimen of my pain medication every 4 hours. I did invest in a walker, which I thought might be overkill, but has come in very handy! My post op was the day after surgery and I had been feeling very nauseous with the pain medication. I did let my nurses know, and they injected a nausea medication (which left my arm super sore!), and sent me home with a nausea medication that has been a lifesaver.
By the start of day 3 the exparel had felt like it had worn off, and my entire admonial area felt much more sensitive. However each day I've noticed significant improvement in my ability to move around.
The binder helps me feel so secure. It feels very uncomfortable when I have to remove it for a shower or to adjust it.
I'm currently on day 7 and still walking very hunched over. My abdomen feels so tight at this point, that I feel like I cannot walk any straighter if I tried. I cannot stress enough that a walker has been such a lifesaver! I feel like this is a must have for this procedure.
I've been weaning off the pain medication and using half the dosage every 6 hours and hope to only use Tylenol as needed beginning tomorrow. So I am feeling much more lucid today and have more energy. I go on Thursday for my 2nd post op appt, and will post more photos then )
Also, I feel like I owe my husband and kids the world right now. You cannot do this without help and they have been so sweet and helpful at all hours of the day and night. I just love them,
Please feel free to ask me any questions )
Today is the Day!
I am beyond nervous and excited today. I received a call about 30 mins before leaving the house that my surgeon is running behind and is now scheduled for 12pm. I have been on edge over the last week waiting for coronavirus updates, and whether surgeries would continue. At this point I have total trust in Dr Park and his staff, and I am trying to remember that every time my anxiety level gets high. Took some before photos to share and compare. Wish me luck!
Pre Op Complete
Yesterday I met with a nurse at my surgeons office. She took my weight, vitals, and before pictures. I will post those pictures, but let me just say, I am super embarrassed of them.
My nurse went over what to avoid prior to surgery over the next week, things like aspirin, alcohol, etc. She advised me that I may want to wear a camisole under my binder, which was advice I had not yet come across in my research. She says that the binder does seems to irritate the incision and a camisole will prevent that irritation. She gave me my antibiotic and Percocet RX to have filled in advance and a referral to have bloodwork done.
My surgeon came in, and showed me exactly where my incisions would be, where he would be doing liposuction and was there to answer any questions I have. He assured me I was great candidate for this procedure and that my waistline would be smaller.
I signed and initialed a million forms and paid my balance. Looks like I'm all set for 9:30am next Wednesday. I was beyond excited yesterday, but today the nerves have settled in. I woke up throughout the night worried about needlessly spending money, possible complications, whether the TT would even turn out ok on my body. I knew my nervous would set in eventually. I'm just trying to remember to breathe when I start feeling anxious. My husband has been so sweet, and reminding me this is something I've wanted for 18 years.
I'll post again soon before next week :)
My nurse went over what to avoid prior to surgery over the next week, things like aspirin, alcohol, etc. She advised me that I may want to wear a camisole under my binder, which was advice I had not yet come across in my research. She says that the binder does seems to irritate the incision and a camisole will prevent that irritation. She gave me my antibiotic and Percocet RX to have filled in advance and a referral to have bloodwork done.
My surgeon came in, and showed me exactly where my incisions would be, where he would be doing liposuction and was there to answer any questions I have. He assured me I was great candidate for this procedure and that my waistline would be smaller.
I signed and initialed a million forms and paid my balance. Looks like I'm all set for 9:30am next Wednesday. I was beyond excited yesterday, but today the nerves have settled in. I woke up throughout the night worried about needlessly spending money, possible complications, whether the TT would even turn out ok on my body. I knew my nervous would set in eventually. I'm just trying to remember to breathe when I start feeling anxious. My husband has been so sweet, and reminding me this is something I've wanted for 18 years.
I'll post again soon before next week :)
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