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Drain Out. Dressing Off. New Picture Up.

I got my drain out today! Yay! Luckily I only had one. They also took my dressings off and my nurse and doctor seemed very pleased with how everything looks. My husband was super impressed by my scar. He seemed to be expecting it to be grotesque. It's hard for me to see pass the swelling. My belly might be flat(ter) but I still feel as though I look bigger than I would like to. I'm totally ok with my results so far, I just can't wait for the final result.
I do feel 100% better since getting the drain removed. Also, I think getting the dressings off is helping tremendously. I'm more comfortable and feel like I can move a lot easier. When I stand my inner thighs and sides burn. I assume this is from the Lipo. They have the feeling of being stretched like a rubber band. It goes away the more I move, but initially that is my biggest source of discomfort at the moment. Also, when I stand I'm hunched over but after a few moments I'm able to stand more upright. I dont really know why this is, but definitely the more I move, the easier it is.
I'm posting one picture that was taken in the office. It's not the greatest. There are ink stains from surgery, adhesive from my dressings and compression lines from my garment but it at least gives an idea of where I am a week out. I wasn't able to shower while I had my drains in.

Today was my weepy day

I knew it was coming. I actually thought I might avoid it. But ultimately the tears came and I was uncontrollably crying. My husband is awesome when it comes to emptying drains, changing dressing and waiting on me hand and foot, but tears he cannot handle. He didn't know what to do. I could feel him trying not to move too much. Like any sudden movement might make it worse. I have guilt not only from the fact that he has to do EVERYTHING, but also the fact that I can't cuddle my kids like I want to. I hate being so reliant on him. I hate my kids being so reliant on him. I just want to feel normal again.

Is there a secret to cleaning the CG without having to take it off?

It's really starting to get gross. I've not been able to use the bathroom without getting pee all over me. I can't imagine I'm the only one who has faced this challenge. Plus, I was on my period since day one and that always makes me feel like I need an extra shower or two, so not being able to take even one has been torture. I have taken a "wash-off" and tried to clean myself that way. I wish I could wash my hair. It's so gross. But the worst of the worst is this CG. It's smelly and it has stains from drains and other healing areas. It smells like a pet store. I'm a walking hamster cage. Does anyone have a secret to cleaning their CG without taking it off? I'm not supposed to until I see my doc in three days. I'm almost too embarrassed to go in without cleaning it in some way. Anyone? Help?!

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
3213 Summit Square Place, Lexington, Kentucky