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Having a Panniculectomy 45 Year Old Mother of 3. 3 C-sections. After Losing Half of Me! (230lbs) East Syracuse, NY
UPDATED FROM Upstate NY
4 months post
Feeling sad
$6,100
I noticed yesterday I was more swelled up than the day before between my bb and my scar. This morning I woke up even more swelled. I tried to call my PS, their office is closed for the holiday. I'm so hoping he can asperate in his office and I don't need to have the drains put back in. My CG, that I live in 24/7 is so tight it's making me burn. I'm just so sad. I'll call him tomorrow. I feel like I'm hoping for the best while preparing for the worst. Another surgery and more drains. It makes me want to cry.
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UPDATED FROM Upstate NY
4 months post
Thinking
I don't know why I think I'm super woman sometimes. I went back to work PO day 5. I know I know. I so wanted to get normal back. Here it is ladies. Don't push yourself after major surgery. It usually doesn't end well. I work in an office, a lot of up and down but mostly sit. Ughhh the sitting for hours at a time did me in. Still I pushed myself.... If I don't feel I can make it a half day come Tuesday, I will make arrangements to do my work from home at my own pace. Just has to be. I woke up a little more swelled today than yesterday. I think I'll take my walk early today, looks like it might rain.
Have a beautiful day my friends.
Huggs
Have a beautiful day my friends.
Huggs
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October 13, 2014
just stopping through and checking in on you. I just finally got to look at your before weight loss pictures.....you are amazing! What a difference. I don't have pictures of me from way before my major weightloss (when I was near if not over 500 lbs) but even now at 300 lbs I see a huge difference in me. I can't wait for this wound to heal and for me to get back to working out and loose another 50 lbs.
October 13, 2014
I'm glad they have you in a place that can help you with your wound. This surgery is no joke. It's scary. I know for me, when I saw my huge incision it put me into a panic mode. I don't like blood and medical situations. Are they changing your dressings every day? I hope you're not in too much discomfort.
Thank you for the compliment. The best thing I ever did was get my eating under control and lost the weight. I still have many lbs to shed. It's a way of life now. I eat healthy on a regular basis. I just don't lose any weight unless I work out hard. I'll get there!
I'm a little sad, I'm starting to fill with fluid again. Mostly between my scar and my bb. My CG is so tight it burns. On days like today I wish I never had this done. I know you must have days like that too. I tried to call my PS today but they are closed for the holiday. I'm hoping he can do an in office aspersion so I don't have to deal with drains again. I just want to stop hurting and feel normal.
I'm keeping you in my prayers.
October 13, 2014
that is right..this surgery is no joke. It is a major one with many possible complications that can come along with it. I get my wound "changed" twice a week right now. It is open, and large pieces of foam are put in it after it is cleaned out. then the belly is covered with film and the wound vac reattached. It is an odd feeling having fingers digging around in the belly....I mean this is (as you know) hip to hip long...then about 4 or 5 inches wide and about 4 inches deep. I have my days of wondering if I did the right thing having this surgery...but in the long run, I know I did. There would have been no way I could have been active enough to get back to a healthier life if I still had that gut. Not just hernia/belly pain wise, but for my back and knees too. Take it easy...and be kind to yourself.
October 15, 2014
i was told it was only 18.5 lbs removed during surgery. That kind of surprised me as it was estimated at 20 or more. Still....i went in at a weight of 335 and I was last weighed 2 days ago at 316. I am still extremely swollen, especially right above the wound and to the breasts. My legs and feet are somewhat swollen too...but not too badly. Just two weeks ago I weighed at 351 because of how badly I was swollen...so I am at least going the right way on the scale now! LOL
UPDATED FROM Upstate NY
4 months post
Drains are gone!!!
I had my appt. with my PS yesterday, he removed both drains and I can not be happier! We live a lil over an hour away from my PS, it was a beautiful sunny day for the ride. My fiancé took another day away from his business to drive me and I'm so glad he did.
When we got there they called me right in. Even before I finished using the restroom. The NP came in to look at me, she usually comes in first. She checked out my swelling issues and asked a ton of questions. I had a few tough days after I pulled out one of the internal stitches for my drain. I was right on track to have the drains removed, less than 20ml in 25 hr until I pulled the darn stitch. I was adjusting my garmet didn't realize I had the small part of the drain and Rip... Ouch. I didn't know then that I ripped the stitch. Later my drainage increased and turned back to red bloody. Uggg, I was upset thinking I night night get them out.
The Doc came on pulled and tugged, lol, on my tummy and said he was going to remove the right drain. I told him what happen, pulling the drain. He said I ripped it and that's why the drainage increased and turned red. So he said it was safe to remove them both. Yay the NP said she would be right back, she went and got all the things to remove the drains. The Doc stepped out, then I got nervous. Almost into a panic. My fiancé gave me a stern talk, they have to come out, calm down, it's gonna hurt more if you are all worked up. Lol sometimes I'm my own worst enemy. He calmed me down, the Doc and NP came back in. He had her remove the external stitches, she was so very gentle. My fiancé held my hand and kept talking to me about work issues that I knew I had to give him answer, it was about billing. He kept me focusing on him before I knew it the left drain was out. She moved onto the right drain where there was a problem with the internal stitched. The Doc came back in and one, two three, it was out. The right one was a little more tender. Then the Doc said it was picture day. He asked if my fiancé wanted to come and he said yes. I'll see my before and afters at my next appt in one month.
The ride home was amazing! The sun shining, I rode home the whole way with the window down with the wind blowing in my hair. Such relief to have the drains out. No infection almost no pain except for the soreness where the stitches were removed. I was on cloud nine! My fiancé was in high spirits too. I just love that man. I can't wait to be his wife... :)
I got home jumped on RS read quick. Had a bite to eat then settled down to take a nap. Crazy I slept for 13 hours straight. I haven't slept for more than 3 or 4 hours straight since before my first surgery, two months ago. Crazy... I can't believe I slept that long. My fiancé said I was sleeping so sound he just let me sleep. I didn't wake up until he was up and ready for work this morning. I think I must have been a lil tired haha.
I woke up today feeling really well. I'm still sore but I felt well enough to meet a friend do a little grocery shopping with her. I have dinner in the oven and did laundry! Normal here I come. I'm not going back to work until next Tuesday. I'm going to get my home routine back to normal before I go back to work this time. After my drain sites heal up I can get back to the gym. I'm thinking about 10 days or so. I'm going to start out in the warm water pool and consult with my amazing friend and physical therapist on how I should proceed with exercising. I don't want any more set backs. I really feel line I'm on my way to a full recovery! Thank you my RS family for your support and encouragement. I can't imagine taking this journey with out you. Happy healing and huggs:)
When we got there they called me right in. Even before I finished using the restroom. The NP came in to look at me, she usually comes in first. She checked out my swelling issues and asked a ton of questions. I had a few tough days after I pulled out one of the internal stitches for my drain. I was right on track to have the drains removed, less than 20ml in 25 hr until I pulled the darn stitch. I was adjusting my garmet didn't realize I had the small part of the drain and Rip... Ouch. I didn't know then that I ripped the stitch. Later my drainage increased and turned back to red bloody. Uggg, I was upset thinking I night night get them out.
The Doc came on pulled and tugged, lol, on my tummy and said he was going to remove the right drain. I told him what happen, pulling the drain. He said I ripped it and that's why the drainage increased and turned red. So he said it was safe to remove them both. Yay the NP said she would be right back, she went and got all the things to remove the drains. The Doc stepped out, then I got nervous. Almost into a panic. My fiancé gave me a stern talk, they have to come out, calm down, it's gonna hurt more if you are all worked up. Lol sometimes I'm my own worst enemy. He calmed me down, the Doc and NP came back in. He had her remove the external stitches, she was so very gentle. My fiancé held my hand and kept talking to me about work issues that I knew I had to give him answer, it was about billing. He kept me focusing on him before I knew it the left drain was out. She moved onto the right drain where there was a problem with the internal stitched. The Doc came back in and one, two three, it was out. The right one was a little more tender. Then the Doc said it was picture day. He asked if my fiancé wanted to come and he said yes. I'll see my before and afters at my next appt in one month.
The ride home was amazing! The sun shining, I rode home the whole way with the window down with the wind blowing in my hair. Such relief to have the drains out. No infection almost no pain except for the soreness where the stitches were removed. I was on cloud nine! My fiancé was in high spirits too. I just love that man. I can't wait to be his wife... :)
I got home jumped on RS read quick. Had a bite to eat then settled down to take a nap. Crazy I slept for 13 hours straight. I haven't slept for more than 3 or 4 hours straight since before my first surgery, two months ago. Crazy... I can't believe I slept that long. My fiancé said I was sleeping so sound he just let me sleep. I didn't wake up until he was up and ready for work this morning. I think I must have been a lil tired haha.
I woke up today feeling really well. I'm still sore but I felt well enough to meet a friend do a little grocery shopping with her. I have dinner in the oven and did laundry! Normal here I come. I'm not going back to work until next Tuesday. I'm going to get my home routine back to normal before I go back to work this time. After my drain sites heal up I can get back to the gym. I'm thinking about 10 days or so. I'm going to start out in the warm water pool and consult with my amazing friend and physical therapist on how I should proceed with exercising. I don't want any more set backs. I really feel line I'm on my way to a full recovery! Thank you my RS family for your support and encouragement. I can't imagine taking this journey with out you. Happy healing and huggs:)
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October 9, 2014
I'm so happy for you. ....take your time follow your body and ease back into your routine remember everyones body heals differently and at it's own pace.
October 9, 2014
Thank you! I sure will listen to my body this time. Live and learn :) how are you feeling?
October 9, 2014
I'm doing well. ...as I love to say can't say enough Blessed by God. ..SMILE. .....AS YOU SEE I'VE the Dr.VIOL sent me my my before pics and took new ones yesterday. I'm 8wks post op today. I'm actually feeling 100 percent now, but you remember to listen to your body. We are not in competition on this site we are only up here for support. .....Take care and I will continue to pray for you and everyone else on this site.
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