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Almost 3 weeks Post op
UPDATED FROM hoskinn1
3 months post
Nov 13, 2011 Well it has now been just over 12...
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Nov 13, 2011
Well it has now been just over 12 weeks. My infected area, opening is almost closed up. Yeah for that. Hopefully soon I can have a nice relaxing bath.
So, I found that it took me exactly 6 weeks to feel normal again, driving, walking, etc. I find my tummy gets sore if I go without my binder for a long time. I am not working so, not sure if I would be able to do the 5 days a week 9 hour days.
I find my right side right from the beginning has had more issues. I do find my scar on the right side is brighter red and more tender. I still get some tightness around my pubis area.
My belly button has healed fantastic. I'm enclosing some new pics.
Holly
Well it has now been just over 12 weeks. My infected area, opening is almost closed up. Yeah for that. Hopefully soon I can have a nice relaxing bath.
So, I found that it took me exactly 6 weeks to feel normal again, driving, walking, etc. I find my tummy gets sore if I go without my binder for a long time. I am not working so, not sure if I would be able to do the 5 days a week 9 hour days.
I find my right side right from the beginning has had more issues. I do find my scar on the right side is brighter red and more tender. I still get some tightness around my pubis area.
My belly button has healed fantastic. I'm enclosing some new pics.
Holly
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UPDATED FROM hoskinn1
20 days post
3 weeks post op! Thursday Well, it's now...
3 weeks post op! Thursday
Well, it's now officially been 3 weeks since the "big" day. I'm glad I did it, love the results, glad I only have to do it once in this life. I find I'm achy all over. My muscles and stuff, I asked the PS, they said it's pretty normal. I definately need a good stretch, mostly my legs are achy. I have been using creams - Arnica gel, A535, etc to help out. I usually do a lot of yoga, so I guess I'm feeling pretty stagnant. I also have lower back issues, especially sciatic nerve so I'm touching wood that it doesn't flair up.
I'm still wearing a binder, it holds the dressings on and I feel more comfortable with it on. I take advil a couple of times a day to help with the swelling, but that's about it for pain medication.
I have noticed I can start to sleep a little bit on my one side, the other hip is still tender from the lipo, I'm assuming.
Well, it's now officially been 3 weeks since the "big" day. I'm glad I did it, love the results, glad I only have to do it once in this life. I find I'm achy all over. My muscles and stuff, I asked the PS, they said it's pretty normal. I definately need a good stretch, mostly my legs are achy. I have been using creams - Arnica gel, A535, etc to help out. I usually do a lot of yoga, so I guess I'm feeling pretty stagnant. I also have lower back issues, especially sciatic nerve so I'm touching wood that it doesn't flair up.
I'm still wearing a binder, it holds the dressings on and I feel more comfortable with it on. I take advil a couple of times a day to help with the swelling, but that's about it for pain medication.
I have noticed I can start to sleep a little bit on my one side, the other hip is still tender from the lipo, I'm assuming.
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September 20, 2011
sorry about your openings~ I have 3 and I pack 2x day I hate it~ they say it takes up to 6 weeks first you go wet to dry and then when you get all the pus out and it's all pink and red you start to go wet to wet~ I am on week 3 and my one is starting to close and the other to are not doing so hot and I am getting a new one on my side~ is SO not fun~ I am SO SO sorry~ just one day at at time sweetie~ sorry~
UPDATED FROM hoskinn1
15 days post
Day 14 Friday Well yesterday was my 2 week post...
Day 14 Friday
Well yesterday was my 2 week post op day. Feeling pretty good except with this setback of an open wound. We are changing the dressing twice a day. I'm curious on how it is going to heal back together.
I've been doing a little bit more and more. I sure notice how much I swell when I'm doing things. I'm not sure how some people are able to go back to work right away. Because of where the opening is, I am mostly wearing sweats or PJ bottoms.
Anyone else have an opening and how long did it take to heal?
Well yesterday was my 2 week post op day. Feeling pretty good except with this setback of an open wound. We are changing the dressing twice a day. I'm curious on how it is going to heal back together.
I've been doing a little bit more and more. I sure notice how much I swell when I'm doing things. I'm not sure how some people are able to go back to work right away. Because of where the opening is, I am mostly wearing sweats or PJ bottoms.
Anyone else have an opening and how long did it take to heal?
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September 10, 2011
I'm so sorry u have th opening. That's so depressing I know but I'm
Sure ull heal beautifully. Do u know what caused the opening? Were u stapled or stitched together?
You'll b n my prayers.
Sure ull heal beautifully. Do u know what caused the opening? Were u stapled or stitched together?
You'll b n my prayers.
September 11, 2011
What happened was I got some type of infection and it went directly into the pubis area, it swelled up. It started to leak a little from the incision right above, so when I went into the clinic the PS opened up the stitches to drain it. It was pretty bad. They don't know what it was, took swabs. It's actually the first time they said they had seen that happen. It seems that I always get some type of infection from anything I get done (dental work), having babies.
I had the no drain procedure. So stitched all the way down from the top to the bottom. I'm happy with everything else just this.
I had the no drain procedure. So stitched all the way down from the top to the bottom. I'm happy with everything else just this.
September 10, 2011
Do u think the opening possibly came because u didn't have drains?
I see on here where alot of women have drains & maybe the fluid just had nowhere to go.
I see on here where alot of women have drains & maybe the fluid just had nowhere to go.
September 11, 2011
I asked the nurse, she said no, because it was an infection, she said it would have happened even if I had the drains. What I like about the way I had it done is that the PS stitches the skin all the way down the body. I'm not sure if they do that with the drains? From what I've read I don't think so. It's a much more secure feeling and I think it's a little bit less traumatic on the body.
September 11, 2011
Thank u so much for that info. I'll ask my dr about that & how he
Does it. Have a great day!
Does it. Have a great day!
September 12, 2011
I hope you continue to heal and feel better and better. I think your stomach looks great now! Can't wait to have mine!!
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The healing - yes I still wear a binder occassionaly to help me with the stability and some swelling. I am still numb beneath my BB. So I'm hoping over time it lessens.
Another thing that helped me was having sessions in "Bodytalk" really helped with the healing time, scars, and my body just adjusting to everything.
Holly