TT w/ Ab Repair-Folsom, CA

Surgery coming up quickly on 7/11. Went to my Pre-Op this week. Felt very calm and secure in my choice of doctor. She knows her stuff. Was concerned about nausea PO, but they have me covered. Rented a power recliner that will be delivered 2 days prior to my surgery date. Got all my prescriptions filled. Surgery time is scheduled tentatively for 5:00am w/ a 6:00 arrival. Very excited.

I just wanted to post an update for everyone. So far the reality of this healing process has been much better than my imagination led me to believe. My surgery time was early, 6am, and I was back home by 10:30am. Due to my usually becoming nauseated after surgery, we used a scopolamine patch, a drug called Emend and suppository. Not sure which one did the trick, but I did not vomit! Yay!

For pain we used Norco and Motrin (600mg) every 4 hours for the first day. The second day, we moved to every six hours, and the third day we went to one Norco and one Motrin every 6 hours. Now I'm at only Motrin for daytime and one Norco for sleep. The discomfort is really only upon moving. When I am at rest, there is no pain. Additionally, once I'm up and moving (slowly) there is only a feeling of fullness, tightness, and tiredness. Much, much, tiredness....I ended up renting an electric recliner from Rent A Center and it has been wonderful.

As I only have sons and my husband and I are separated, I needed after surgery care. I looked at hiring a nurse, but the cost was very high. My PS recommended a surgical technician by the name of Radora Goold. She is WONDERFUL! She came and stayed with me for 3 days. This was the best decision I could have made for myself and my recovery. While I was in and out of drug induced sleep, she took care of everything...and I mean everything. She drove me home, got me comfortable, made my meals, she changed my drains, and even walked my dog! I felt soooo at ease knowing she was here that I think it really helped in keeping my pain level low. Her rates are very reasonable considering the quality and quantity of care you receive that I can't recommend her enough. She has a website if you want to contact her.

My PS Christa Clark has been wonderful as well. I never feel rushed in her office and her staff has been very helpful as well. I have my one week appt. this Friday. I will post some pictures a bit further down the road, but I did want to post this much for now.