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43yo TT with MR and Lipo 11/25 - Hinsdale, IL
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3 more sleeps to go! It's like Christmas morning,...
sunnyfocusdNovember 22, 2016
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3 more sleeps to go! It's like Christmas morning, I'm so excited!
Freezer is stocked with food and I think I have everything prepped but then yesterday I started getting really nervous. My Mom is staying with me for 3-4days. I really hope that's enough time. Without taking care of kids how long was it until you felt able to care for yourself without help?
Freezer is stocked with food and I think I have everything prepped but then yesterday I started getting really nervous. My Mom is staying with me for 3-4days. I really hope that's enough time. Without taking care of kids how long was it until you felt able to care for yourself without help?
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43yo TT with lipo and MR
sunnyfocusdNovember 26, 2016
YT is done!! 6 hours post surgery and so pleased by my manageable pain levels and lack of nausea, they gave me everything possible to keep the nausea away and so far so good. I hope I'm past the threat of that coming on.
I have been up to pee 3 times and walked the hallways it ha walker, slowly but I did it. I'll be overnight in the hospital. I hope to have some new photos in the morning.
Praying so hard that the results were worth it.
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I have been up to pee 3 times and walked the hallways it ha walker, slowly but I did it. I'll be overnight in the hospital. I hope to have some new photos in the morning.
Praying so hard that the results were worth it.
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43yo TT with MR and lipo
sunnyfocusdNovember 27, 2016
So happy that I stayed at the hospital overnight. My pain continues to be under control although I'm more hunched over when I walk now that the morphine is out of my system.
Dr Saulis was absolutely wonderful. I am so comfortable with her and from what I can tell I am very happy with the work she did. The nurses at the hospital had great things to say about her and told me not to hesitate to call her over the weekend with any issues. She said she took of 4.5lb of tissue from my stomach and 1L of fat with lipo. The ON-Q pain pump is doing a wonderful job numbing me up. That comes out on Monday.
I'm finally home and trying get comfortable in the recliner, that was a challenge. It would be way easier if it were an electric recliner so I could slowly recline but I can't pull the arm on the side to raise the feet and when my helper pulled it threw me back in the chair OUCH!
So now I'm propped up on pillows in my bed and very comfortable. I'm a side sleeper and the dr said I could lay in a fetal position on my side if I want to but that's just too painful.
I will post more photos tmrw morning when I change my binder.
Dr Saulis was absolutely wonderful. I am so comfortable with her and from what I can tell I am very happy with the work she did. The nurses at the hospital had great things to say about her and told me not to hesitate to call her over the weekend with any issues. She said she took of 4.5lb of tissue from my stomach and 1L of fat with lipo. The ON-Q pain pump is doing a wonderful job numbing me up. That comes out on Monday.
I'm finally home and trying get comfortable in the recliner, that was a challenge. It would be way easier if it were an electric recliner so I could slowly recline but I can't pull the arm on the side to raise the feet and when my helper pulled it threw me back in the chair OUCH!
So now I'm propped up on pillows in my bed and very comfortable. I'm a side sleeper and the dr said I could lay in a fetal position on my side if I want to but that's just too painful.
I will post more photos tmrw morning when I change my binder.
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November 27, 2016
5 weeks po op from TT and Lipo. PLease do not get discouraged when you start to swell in a few days. I am more swollen on one side then the other. Keep your eye on the prize!
November 27, 2016
It's nice to have that reminder, thank you! Knowing what to expect next has really helped me through this process.
November 27, 2016
Hi,
I'm scheduled to have my TT an ArmLift Dec 9, 2016. I've read many articles of ppl saying the recliner works better. Unfortunately I don't own one an I see u stated you left your recliner an opted for your bed. Was it manageable for u to go to your bed after surgery vs the recliner?
I'm scheduled to have my TT an ArmLift Dec 9, 2016. I've read many articles of ppl saying the recliner works better. Unfortunately I don't own one an I see u stated you left your recliner an opted for your bed. Was it manageable for u to go to your bed after surgery vs the recliner?
November 27, 2016
I found this recliner at a consignment shop for $40, I'll be alternating between my bed and the chair. Get in and out of bed is challenging, couldn't do it without help and I have really strong arms to pull myself up and out of bed.
The bed is doable but I'm finding I'm laying too flat on my back.
The bed is doable but I'm finding I'm laying too flat on my back.
I am thinking about you this morning and will be watching for updates. I am sending good thoughts your way for a successful surgery today. You are going to do fantastic!