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Day 5
Recovery is progressing. I stopped pain meds after day 2. I was experiencing constipation and just decided to grin and bear it. I did stay on the Valium which helps me sleep. I am now able to turn over a little in bed but split my time between the bed and recliner. I must stress activity. Stay up and walking as much as possible. Drink plenty of fluids. Today I feel more human than I have and I believe I am goin g to be fine. The catheter came out two days ago with no complication. PS is happy with the way things are looking. Lots of swelling which accounts for most of the discomfort. Hard to tell what the final will look like but I think an improvement on the before pics.
Day 2
Just as I figured the second day has been a little rough. The numbing of the incision area has worn off. I have not had a bowel movement in 2 days which is to be expected. I have taken stool softeners and ate some gummy fiber chews so hopefully that will help. The swelling of the abdomen has increased greatly. Everyone complains about the binder but my abdomen feels better with it. Today the nurse told me that it takes months for the swelling to go completely away. That is depressing.
I have been shocked about all the supplies that people get. The only things that I think are imperative are a recliner , pillows to cushion your sides, ice packs, padded gauze for the incision under the binder, and a caregiver.
The catheter has actually been nice. After tomorrow I will have to start lowering myself on to he toilet.
I have been shocked about all the supplies that people get. The only things that I think are imperative are a recliner , pillows to cushion your sides, ice packs, padded gauze for the incision under the binder, and a caregiver.
The catheter has actually been nice. After tomorrow I will have to start lowering myself on to he toilet.
I have wanted to do his for years but was always...
I have wanted to do his for years but was always hesitant. I had a breast reduction in 2011 and was thrilled with it.
I chose Dr Jon Rast because he had done some minor surgeries for my husband and myself and the results were fabulous.
The day of surgery I was fairly calm and by having prior major surgery I knew what I was in for. I feel that modify the women on here have never been cut on so it is a traumatic experience. I will admit hat they have scared me a bit. I am a tough cookie and recover well from surgery.
I arrived at the surgery center at 845. I was taken to preop and prepared. I put the ted hose on which I would wear for a week.
The surgery went well Dr Rast also perform liposuction to the flanks and to the mons which is the pubic area. Dr Rast done the drainless tummy tuck which I was glad. I did not want to go one with drains.
Surgery went well. Dr Rast injected Lidocaine in all of the surgical areas to keep hem numb for he day. This was a big help until it came time to pee. The numbness made It impossible. I drank water, he nurse turned on the Iv full blast and I drank Diet Coke. No luck. Finally at 5 o'clock I opted to go home with a catheter for two days until I saw the doctor again.
Dr Rast prescribed Valium, hydrocodone and Xarelto which will ward off blood clots. The ted hose will also assist in this.
I also went home with a binder around my abdomen which assists with support and the swelling.
I will sleep in a recliner for a couple days before I try the bed. I have an angle sponge that I will use for the bed to keep me semi upright since you cannot lie flat.
The women on here have scared me a little. But I have been through several abdominal surgeries so I know the drill.
This review is basically to give hope to older active women that it is never too late. The key is being active and positive.
I chose Dr Jon Rast because he had done some minor surgeries for my husband and myself and the results were fabulous.
The day of surgery I was fairly calm and by having prior major surgery I knew what I was in for. I feel that modify the women on here have never been cut on so it is a traumatic experience. I will admit hat they have scared me a bit. I am a tough cookie and recover well from surgery.
I arrived at the surgery center at 845. I was taken to preop and prepared. I put the ted hose on which I would wear for a week.
The surgery went well Dr Rast also perform liposuction to the flanks and to the mons which is the pubic area. Dr Rast done the drainless tummy tuck which I was glad. I did not want to go one with drains.
Surgery went well. Dr Rast injected Lidocaine in all of the surgical areas to keep hem numb for he day. This was a big help until it came time to pee. The numbness made It impossible. I drank water, he nurse turned on the Iv full blast and I drank Diet Coke. No luck. Finally at 5 o'clock I opted to go home with a catheter for two days until I saw the doctor again.
Dr Rast prescribed Valium, hydrocodone and Xarelto which will ward off blood clots. The ted hose will also assist in this.
I also went home with a binder around my abdomen which assists with support and the swelling.
I will sleep in a recliner for a couple days before I try the bed. I have an angle sponge that I will use for the bed to keep me semi upright since you cannot lie flat.
The women on here have scared me a little. But I have been through several abdominal surgeries so I know the drill.
This review is basically to give hope to older active women that it is never too late. The key is being active and positive.
Provider Review
Dr Rast is kind and informative. Immediately felt at ease.