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I am in my 40's and have spent my life doing...
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One week and a day on the flat side
Wearing Drains is a Drain
My drains and stitches were removed today. The stitches were easy...drain removal will certainly wake you up in the morning! I do have a small abrasion below my belly button but that will heal with proper care. I was told that this is not an unusual occurrence and the likelihood of it becoming a difficulty is slim to none.
Let me tell you, being rid of the drains gives me a whole 'nother level of feeling better...let's face it, wearing drains is a drain and it darn sure isn't cute/sexy. I actually attended a party a few days ago and I could hardly relax because 1) what if one of these babies opens and leaks on my clothes? 2) what if one detaches from my tie and drops below my shirt line in front of people? And, 3) the stitches around the drain had loosened a bit so as I walked, sat down, and stood up, the tubes shifted and pulled giving me an irritating little pinch ever so often.
Word to the wise, any advice your surgeon/nurse gives you on getting the drains done quicker, take it. Light physical activity, limited sodium intake, lymphatic massage, and drink lots of water!!!!
Provider Review
From the first consult, Dr. Sukkar and Mary made me very comfortable with decision. It was clear that Mary had a lot of knowledge about the procedure and what to expect as the op-date approached and after the op-date. The next step was having my blood work done. I was sent notice to make the appointment and I did. While we did have a small break-down in communication, it was easily corrected. Next came the pre-op appointment. Cathy was absolutely wonderful. She is a straight-shooting, tell-it-like-it-is type of person. Her wealth of experience shined through like a light...any anxieties I had prior to this visit were completely alleviated by the time I left. May 23rd was Op-Day. Again, everyone there made me very comfortable with my decision. Upon waking (if that's what you call it...LOL) I was dressed and wheeled out to my vehicle. I spent the night in a nearby hotel and returned the following day for a quick check-up and lymphatic massage. I cannot tell you how wonderfully Dr. Sukkar and his Staff have been with regard to this surgery. It is too early to tell what my final result will be, but from what I can see, I will be more than happy.