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Day 22
Had my post op appointment Monday (2 weeks from Surgury day exactly) and finally got my before and after photos. Changed my status to worth it. Still have swelling and some hard spots as well as numbness and itching but coming along. Doctor said all of it was totally normal and ok'd me to work out but taking it slow since. Not too much work on weight machines and not too much stretching. Don't want to interfere with the incisions healing. Mostly doing cardio. Some days I look more swollen than others. Can't wait for the two month mark!
Day 3 - Post op
Woke up today with some discomfort. Was more stiff and sore. I had the doctor call in pain meds just so I can sleep without discomfort and heal more quickly. Other than that I'm moving fine. Some trouble from sitting to standing and vice versa but I can tell I'm progressing well.
I took my compression garment and bandages off and all but two of 6 incisions have closed so I put bandaids on the ones that closed and gauze on the ones that were still draining. I will check them again tomorrow to see how they progress.
I'm also thinking about getting a second garment so that I can shower, wash the one I've been wearing with no downtime in-between. Seems like the smartest thing to do. Wish someone would have made that suggestion.
Appearance. So far my stomach looks very flat. I can tell there's swelling but I don't see any bruising yet.
I took my compression garment and bandages off and all but two of 6 incisions have closed so I put bandaids on the ones that closed and gauze on the ones that were still draining. I will check them again tomorrow to see how they progress.
I'm also thinking about getting a second garment so that I can shower, wash the one I've been wearing with no downtime in-between. Seems like the smartest thing to do. Wish someone would have made that suggestion.
Appearance. So far my stomach looks very flat. I can tell there's swelling but I don't see any bruising yet.
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Provider Review
Dr. Fondacaro is very pleasant, informative and personable. His staff takes their time to explain whats going to happen every step of the way. Joanna, who explained pre and post op as well as costs and expectations is the best and is very assuring and responsible about calling back when I leave messages about questions regarding my upcoming procedure.