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The Real Me Has Returned! - Gastonia, NC
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I am 45 and had promised myself I would do this...
gigigraham1June 21, 2013
WORTH IT$6,800
I am 45 and had promised myself I would do this for me before I was 50. I am 1 day po. I received a full TR, Lipo and removal if scar tissue. Can't say it is not hard and yes there is pain but nothing you can't handle for a few days. Just keep the pain meds handy!
I look in the mirror and can't believe that is me. Can't wait to see when all the swelling is better.
This forum have been awesome!!
Well need my sleep. I will post progress later.
I look in the mirror and can't believe that is me. Can't wait to see when all the swelling is better.
This forum have been awesome!!
Well need my sleep. I will post progress later.
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2 days post
Day 3 is Ugly!
gigigraham1June 22, 2013
On my day 3 and I will not lie IT'S BAD!! I am in so much pain today. Getting up to walk and go to the bathroom is excruciating!! I took my pain meds then got so nauseated I ended up throwing up. That felt like I was ripping myself apart! Changing to Tylenol instead of pain meds.
I wonder if anyone else has felt like this?
Hopefully tomorrow will be a much better day. Really needing some relief.
I wonder if anyone else has felt like this?
Hopefully tomorrow will be a much better day. Really needing some relief.
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June 22, 2013
Yes, I did feel the same way when I had my tummy tuck in December. The pain is a nightmare! But, the results are so worth it. Please hang in there.
June 23, 2013
No one can even prepare you for the pain. It is bad but will get better. I try to move around at least every hour. I think that has helped a lot! Thanks for the support!
June 22, 2013
hang in there fellow Gastonian, everyday gets better. I had terrible vomiting day 1, and the pain for me was bad, but I felt better everyday and was able to do more as time went on.
June 23, 2013
I am looking forward to feeling so much better. Hoping today is the day! Thanks!
June 22, 2013
do you have zofran? it is an rx, does not make you sleepy,but prevents nausea. call your PS and get some fast!!!!!
June 23, 2013
I did have zofran and it did not help at all. They changed it to finnegrin(?) which has worked wonderfully!
June 23, 2013
phenergan? that is good, but some people do not like it because it causes drowsiness, so they use zofran which does not do that. i am glad it is working for you!
June 22, 2013
Sorry you are having such a time..the first week is pretty rough...but if you can get anti nausea meds things will be so much easier...I was on phenagren ..took it with my pain meds absolutely now nausea..next couple days you will feel better.
June 23, 2013
They finally gave me that and it saved me!! Zofran was like earring a piece of candy. No results at all. Thanks for the encouragement!
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4 days post
Day 4
gigigraham1June 23, 2013
So Day 3 was eventful. I became very sick and had to be transported to the ER. I was highly allergic to the pain meds and it caused lots of issues the worst was vomiting! Nothing like it with your stomach all stitched. I was dehydrated because I couldn't eat or drink. But they got me all straight and I am back home resting. I am actually off the pain meds. Just using nausea medication. If I need it.
I am really sore but am able to get myself up with less assistance and walk. Can anyone tell me how long it was before you could move around and it not hurt so much!!?
Really hoping I will turn a corner with recovery today.
Still very happy with my results. Can't wait to see me in clothes instead of sweatpants. Good luck to everyone that is having it or planning to have this done. Even with the bumps in the road it is So worth it!!
I am really sore but am able to get myself up with less assistance and walk. Can anyone tell me how long it was before you could move around and it not hurt so much!!?
Really hoping I will turn a corner with recovery today.
Still very happy with my results. Can't wait to see me in clothes instead of sweatpants. Good luck to everyone that is having it or planning to have this done. Even with the bumps in the road it is So worth it!!
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June 23, 2013
Omg the throwing up is the worst and nothing you do about it either. I can't believe your not on any any meds now. You asked about walking easier all I can say it gets easier each day. I haven't used a walker which I think helps because if forces you to use your more muscles to walk. But listen to your body. You'll know we are all different. Since I've switch which side I'm rolling out to stand up it is helping with the soreness on that side. Some one had posted to not roll out on the same side all of the time it will help with soreness. But if your in a bed that would be harder. Maybe sleep on the other side of the bed. Hang in there it will get better.
June 23, 2013
I drink sooooo much water it makes me get up every two hours. Then i walk around more. Today I'm going to be alone for several hrs and will have to make my lunch. Hopefully a shower later today. Kinda scared.
June 23, 2013
The vomiting was terrible!! my PS was wonderful. He was waiting for me at the hospital made sure they got it stopped fast.
I am a little worried about showering too. I am going to put the potty chair in the shower and sit. Hopefully that will help.
I still am having difficulty eating but drinking is ok. These drains are a pain too.
I have an appointment for Tuesday afternoon with my PS. Hopefully at least one of these will come out.
I am still in the recliner. Think I'm gonna stay here a few nights more. I have a very high poster bed and climbing in and out can be hard.
Hang in there and wishing you a good day of recovery.
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