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I finally did it! Tummy tuck at 54.
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I finally did it! Tummy tuck at 54.
Barron67October 30, 2021
WORTH IT$9,700
I'm day 2 post-op and already know I will love the results. I had three kids two years apart 26 years ago. One month after my youngest was born, I needed emergency gall bladder removal which they did laparoscopically on Christmas Eve - (I throw in this detail because I don't think the best doctors are around on call for Christmas Eve in Detroit). Anyway, I developed an umbilical hernia after the procedure and didn't get it fixed until 10 years later. They used mesh to fix it and it's never been quite right. I've worked hard to get in shape and lose weight before the procedure and was 170 lbs the day of surgery and 5'7", but my stomach just always protrudes like I'm pregnant :(
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UPDATED FROM Barron67
4 days post
Day 4 Post-op - drains be gone!
Barron67November 1, 2021
Surprised and ecstatic to get both drains out today at check-up. They had slowed down quite a bit so did their job. Very slight stinging when removed and no big deal at all. The constipation and back spasms are giving me grief though. Doc said lay off pain meds for best relief from constipation and to start trying to stand a little straighter to help the back. He said the wounds look great! Yay!
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November 1, 2021
Yay, no more drains! I had abdominal surgery a couple of years ago. Constipation a-go-go! Stool softener, mild laxative, and even enema failed. My surgeon recommended a glycerin suppository. I was skeptical, but used according to package directions, it was a great relief!
November 2, 2021
Congrats on your surgery!!
I am 12 day post op and the constipation was HORRIBLE. Nothing (laxative, stool softener, coffee) worked but a fleet enema did. I waited to day 11 (yesterday) to try the enema - finally great relief!! Please don't wait to long to try that if it gets to that point of nothing else working. Of course talk to your to your doc about it. Best of wishes!
November 2, 2021
Thank you both! I am asking my mom to bring glycerin suppository and fleet enema today! No more messing around with this shit ;)
November 16, 2021
You look great! I am just about a week behind you so I've been following your progress. Keep posting! It really helps me feel less alone during the bluesy times. I hope I look as good as you when my swelling subsides.
November 16, 2021
Oh, and I was battling constipation too. Did you get a toilet seat lift? I also have a squatty potty and that position seems to help a lot. I've also been taking milk of magnesia pretty religiously. Not to be too gross, but after being backed up, it can be pretty explosive when things do start moving again. I hope you find relief soon. It makes a big difference!
UPDATED FROM Barron67
18 days post
Two weeks Post-op today!
Barron67November 16, 2021
Wow - time does fly and work is so overrated ;) went back today (remotely) and feel exhausted- did not factor in the lack of nap time that I’ve been doing 1 1/2 - 2 hours daily and so plan ahead guys! Block out the nap times. I am done with the pain pills and got my constipation under control by taking Metamucil every day and dialing back the pain pills. Ended up with crazy painful hemorrhoids though, and now trying to get rid of those :/. Suggest starting the 2tsp per day Metamucil ‘before’ the surgery and keep it going to help prevent constipation. Been walking a outside for the past week. Started with around the block only and this was very hard at first and slow!, but today walked a normal pace about 1 mile and felt pretty good. :) I am taping my scar and can’t believe how much it improves each time I see it. I started with just plain Hypa-fix tape and then would add Aqua phor to keep it moist. It’s now completely closed and so I have started adding biocorneum (the tape is porous so you can apply aqua phor and silicone over the tape. I can’t believe how well the tape stays on! Im also trying the sensitive (silicone) version of the HypaFix tape today and will keep you posted. Swell hell- big spare tire and drinking lots of water. Do you guys think lymphatic massage is worth it to reduce swelling?
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