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I'm a 45 Year Old Getting FTT in Edmonton
UPDATED FROM kerni1970
1 year post
Update on revision surgery
kerni1970February 7, 2017
$13,500
I have been scheduled for my surgery on March 20th. To say that I am scared would be an understatement. I don't want it to be worse or to have any further complications. This time it will be done in a hospital out patient facility not in the private clinic, so that makes me feel a bit better. No change in my scarring or weight, same ole same ole. Still swelling, I don't think that will ever change but I guess it helps me keep off the weight as I can't really eat anything without swelling up and feeling full. I wil be very happy when all this is done. Take care. I will post some pics later.
UPDATED FROM kerni1970
1 year post
Revision appointment update
kerni1970December 2, 2016
I had my appointment to discuss my revision with my PS and it went very well. He took a look and agreed that he will do a complete revision for free. But here is the scary part, I will need to go back under and he has to reopen up my scar and bb, cut out the scarring and sew me back up with a vertical incision. So I will now have vertical scar. I am excited that I will be able to get lumpy scars gone but the though of going under the knife again and having this done is very scary. What if something goes wrong again? He said it won't be nearly as painful as most of the pain comes from the MR but I will have a drain but at least it will only be 1 and that there won't be nearly as much tension so the scar should heal very thinly. I guess the good part is I know a lot more about wound care, swelling, drains and recovery then I did before, so I am way more prepared that way. I don't have a date yet but it is likely to be in the new year around the end of January. I am waiting to hear from his administrator to book the appt.
thanks everyone for your support.
thanks everyone for your support.
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December 2, 2016
I am very happy to hear your surgeon is going to do the revision for free! I also understand your apprehension. I am so hopeful for you that this next surgery will correct everything and leave you with the belly you always envisioned! I have seen quite a few photos of those that have the vertical incision and it is no where near as noticeable as the horizontal scar. Praying you have fabulous results!!
December 5, 2016
thank you. the one good thing about the vertical incision is that he will have to pull the skin from my right side over and cut out a bunch of stretch marks still there. so I will likely have a vertical scar but less stretch marks.. yay! take care
December 5, 2016
Such exciting news to hear. I wish you a speedy recovery. Look forward to seeing your updates
December 7, 2016
Thank you Kelbel. I hope that things go well. I am trying to get my immune system pumped up. I have noticed that it takes me a lot longer to heal than it used to. Not sure why, maybe stress and age? I left my overly stressful job and unfortunately not much I can do about the age thing, so just taking lots of immune boosting vitamins and eating clean. thanks so much for keeping in touch and your support. take care
December 2, 2016
Hey there. I'm so glad he's doing the revision for you. I had mine and the recovery was nothing compared to my original surgery. He's right, the MR caused the pain before. There is still gonna be swelling, but again, not as bad. I also had a drain....ugg hated it. I took 2 wks off work and it worked out great. I also woke with a binder again. But it always felt nice. And I still wear a cg now and its been 6 wks since surgery. I am excited for you..........yay!!!!
December 5, 2016
thanks for sharing your revision story, it sure does help us that are looking towards a revision surgery on what to expect. how long did you have your drain in for? I will be ensuring to take at least 2 weeks off work and take very good care of myself, I do not want any thing to happen this time. thanks and take care
December 8, 2016
Hey there. I had my drain for 6 days but that was do to the weekend and my doc was away for a few days. It could have been removed in like 2-3 days no problem. You'll do great. Besides, like with me, it can't be worse than it is now haha! Any update on a date yet?
December 9, 2016
Well I can handle 2-3 days no problem, it was having those things in for 2 weeks that really sucked. I finally called his office and as usual the office staff were oh so pleasant, she said to call back at end of January as she is has no idea what his OR time or schedule will be for those months to be able to fit me in for my revision. I will likely call beginning of January and start being a pest, just to be sure they don't push me off since he is doing this revision at no charge, they might just try to push me to the side and hope I go away.
December 4, 2016
Kerni, so happy he is going to do the revision for free, hopefully, that includes the anesthesiologist and facility. I wish you success and quick healing. My dermatologist is currently doing kenalog injections on my lumpy scars. She is being very conservative and slow as to not cause any indentations. It's working and I will post a photo when completed. I hope that afterwards some lasering will diminish the redness. Fingers crossed.
December 5, 2016
good to hear that you are finally getting some progress after your long long journey. my PS already tried those on me and they did nothing. maybe yours are working because your scarring is so old? I am crossing my fingers for you and hopefully after the laser surgery it will look more like a small birthmark rather than a scar. I called the office and it will likely be in to February before I can get this done, so I will continue with my patience. keep us posted on your progress. take care and thanks for the support
December 4, 2016
That's great news . You have had a terrible time so I can you you would be nervous but your right you know more now! I found increasing my protein before and after the surgery really helped my healing! Also ate a ton of pineapple for swelling. Good luck to you!!!!!
UPDATED FROM kerni1970
10 months post
Wound progress -warning graphic photos
kerni1970October 25, 2016
Thought I would post a progress of my wound from right after surgery to today, in sequence.
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October 25, 2016
Hi, I have been following your journey since the beginning and really felt for you with the damage. I have had my surgery and my damage is even worse than yours, I am 3 Weeks PO and have an awful necrosis, is that what they said you had because it does look different? how have you been treating it? does it hurt you or do you not feel it now? sorry lots of questions. Sue
November 6, 2016
Hi sue I did respond it just looks like it showed up in the wrong spot. Lol take a look at my response above from nov 5
October 27, 2016
Why dont you consider a tasteful tattoo to cover the scar ?
November 5, 2016
Thanks for the suggestion rubee. I have considered it but wanted to wait for anything like that until after I get some well over do scar therapy, I hope.
October 27, 2016
There is a product called Mederma. Used for scars. Perhaps that's worth a try. My son used it on a facial scar and it really was amazing.
You have a beautiful figure and look wonderful. Thankyou for sharing your experience and pictures. All the best to you.
You have a beautiful figure and look wonderful. Thankyou for sharing your experience and pictures. All the best to you.
November 2, 2016
I have very similar scarring and Mederma did not help me. I also tried a prescription scar gel that didn't help either. Lots of money spent with no improved results. :(
November 5, 2016
I have tried many products which have had no real affect on my scarring. Thank you for the suggestion.
November 5, 2016
Hi Hun, just read your journey and I feel for you as I know what you are going through. It is unlikely it will be re stitched up as the normally pack it until it closes. One of the things I researched that could be beneficial for you is the vacuum which I believe you can get on Amazon. Another great healing item is Manuka honey medical strips. I used them when I got my second infection and they worked wonderfully. I did have necrosis develop in my bb and on my incision which the doctor excised after about a month. It all started with blistering which was likely caused by stretching the skin too tight ( my own non medical opinion). It doesn't hurt, my stomach is still numb and I spend twice a day doing aggressive massage to breakdown scar tissue. It is a very long journey even without complications, so just take one day at a time and mentally prepare yourself. Once you get through this stage you have about a year to wait for any scar revisions and then hopefully you will have the results you had hoped for. You will look amazing at the end, just take some deep breaths and keep your eye on the beautiful end to this longer than expected journey. Thanks for sharing and take care.
November 6, 2016
Hello, thank you for taking the time to reply. If they start to let me dress the wound myself I will look into getting these, especially the honey, but at the moment I have to go to the clinic everyday for dressing and hospital again on Wednesday again. Dr in Turkey wants me to go back there for him to stitch closed which if they dont do here on Weds I am considering now. Thanks again.
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