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Anony987321
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4 months post
16 Weeks Post-Op
Anony987321October 13, 2015
WORTH IT
16 Weeks out and I feel really good. There's a little retraction on the right side scar, and we'll address that at 6 months out.
Overall I'm 100% happy I finally had this surgery done!
Overall I'm 100% happy I finally had this surgery done!
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2 months post
7 weeks post-op & Insurance breakdown
Anony987321August 14, 2015
Well, I was 7 weeks post-op on Monday and I'm feeling really great! I had a follow up with my surgeon on Tuesday and got a full physical release from him. Everything has healed pretty well with the exception of some minor separation at the T junction which has since healed. I have a little bit extra of scar tissue on the right side so I have another follow up in 6 weeks and if it hasn't broken down significantly in the next 6 weeks with some aggressive incision massage, the doc said he would do the small scar revision in his office free of charge. I have to say, my doc and his staff have been absolutely amazing throughout this whole procedure and I would recommend him to anyone and everyone!
As for my insurance...I had a UnitedHealthcare co-pay insurance plan at the time of surgery. I hadn't met any of my deductible or out-of-pocket expenses at the time, so after insurance I paid approximately $1775 for my surgery. That includes the docs fees, the surgery center fee, the anesthesiologist fee and the pathology fees. I also chipped in an extra $800 for the axillary liposuction which was totally worth it!
I only have one regret with this whole process and that is that I didn't do it 10 years ago!!
As for my insurance...I had a UnitedHealthcare co-pay insurance plan at the time of surgery. I hadn't met any of my deductible or out-of-pocket expenses at the time, so after insurance I paid approximately $1775 for my surgery. That includes the docs fees, the surgery center fee, the anesthesiologist fee and the pathology fees. I also chipped in an extra $800 for the axillary liposuction which was totally worth it!
I only have one regret with this whole process and that is that I didn't do it 10 years ago!!
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4 days post
Post-op Appointment #1
Anony987321June 26, 2015
Had my first post op appointment this morning and all went well. THANKFULLY, they took the drains out today, they were just such a nuisance. It was uncomfortable, but not too bad coming out at all. Everything is healing well and I'm right where I should be.
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June 29, 2015
Are you able to get up and walk around? You look great! I'm scheduled for next Tuesday, and I'm starting to get nervous. Did the PS tell you what foods are good to eat post surgery, is it hard to sleep on your back? Please keep updating!
June 29, 2015
Yes, I've been up and walking around since the day of surgery. I'm pretty blessed to be an easy healer though, so my recovery has been pretty easy.
The only real dietary recommendations my Doc had were a good fiber and protein intake and daily yogurt or other probiotic to keep the good bacteria in your belly that the antibiotics take out.
As for sleep, I slept in a recliner for the first 5 nights after surgery and actually slept really well. It was difficult to transition back to a bed, but I've just been propping myself up a little and a pillow under the knees seems to assist in fighting the natural urge to roll over during the night.
Good luck on your surgery next week!!
The only real dietary recommendations my Doc had were a good fiber and protein intake and daily yogurt or other probiotic to keep the good bacteria in your belly that the antibiotics take out.
As for sleep, I slept in a recliner for the first 5 nights after surgery and actually slept really well. It was difficult to transition back to a bed, but I've just been propping myself up a little and a pillow under the knees seems to assist in fighting the natural urge to roll over during the night.
Good luck on your surgery next week!!
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