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Getting Anxious Less Than 48 Hrs and Counting... - Long Island, NY
UPDATED FROM LongBeachFA
1 month post
Question? Did anyone have a hard time looking at themselves in the mirror?
LongBeachFAApril 1, 2014
$16,000
Since the surgery, it's been hard for me. 4 wks PO. Finally last nt, when I was all alone I actually looked at myself completely...at first I couldn't look at all, then it was just a glance here and there. Has anyone else gone through this? Not sure if I'm scared or just insecure??? Anyone else?
UPDATED FROM LongBeachFA
1 month post
4 + wks post op
LongBeachFAApril 1, 2014
I have to say the worst is behind me, I truly believe. The first two wks the pain and uncomfortably was bring me down. I truly believe the lymphatic massages have made a HUGE difference! Until the other day. I did something wrong, thought I ripped something internal or I didn't know what. I couldn't touch my left side, the entire side hurt, but I could also pin pt where the worst of it was...back and forth phone calls as,I couldn't get to the dr...they gave me some Valium and it seems to be getting better, unless the med is really masking it. I finally jumped on the scale! From 179lbs to 134lbs! And they tell me I'm still swollen...so I'm sooooo anxious and excited, don't want to ck it again for another 4 wks. Of course, I'm still sore, swollen, etc....but it does get better everyday. And I know that hard to believe when we have our moments of "why did I do this? I want my old body back" I just want to be comfortable again" but for some sooner than later...and I think that's what makes it so very hard to comprehend...I've always been a quick healer. But this time. It so much...I have to rest for a couple of more wks...and we'll reevaluate then. Until then, keep chin up and keep pushing through this journey...we're not alone. Ox
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UPDATED FROM LongBeachFA
5 days post
Swollen ankles, feet & legs
LongBeachFAMarch 5, 2014
Man, I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, but we called the Dr today ans asked again about the swelling....they say its normal, but it's actually really uncomfortable. Trying to get a few laps in around the house is really hard. I asked for a larger CG but they said it wasn't necessary...I came close to cutting the slits that I read about and the nurse did say I could do, but that doesn't seem to be the tightest part...anyone with any advice right about now? Thx in advance!
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catnthehat
March 12, 2014
Hang in there. I will be 4 weeks post op at the end of this week. It does get better. I totally understand being uncomfortable ---especially sleeping. I am still sleeping on my back slightly elevated with pillows all around me. I tried sleeping on my side again and it wasn't comfortable yet. I will be thinking positive thoughts for you!
LongBeachFA
March 12, 2014
Thx you catnthehat...by bedtime I'm just completely spent, especially mentally... Seem to do much better in the a.m. Hrs...thx God for my travel pillow! I used to ponder if they actually work on an airplane forget the airplane, it has worked great for me trying to sleep sitting upright...lol I just want to feel comfortable...
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