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4weeks
Today is 4weeks.... I am still tender in lower abdomen. Swelling is a day to day... some days slight swelling and some days it’s very noticeable. The binder is still my best friend.
3weeks post Op
Just a update to my recovery. I started sleeping in my bed!!! (Woot,woot) About a week ago. I can lay on my side but not all night. My swelling has gone a lot (will get pictures up soon) the garment they sent me home with, At first I could only get it to about the center of my abdomen. Now it goes all the way to the other side!!! So that is a visual goal I love seeing. I still wear faithfully.
I go back to Dr. Chariker in about a week and a half just to ensure everything is healing properly. I am so thankful every day that I was able to do this. If you are thinking about doing something like this for yourself. Never forget you matter and when we put value in ourselves it shows everyone around us that self love is important. It’s ok to love you!!! So do it!!!
I go back to Dr. Chariker in about a week and a half just to ensure everything is healing properly. I am so thankful every day that I was able to do this. If you are thinking about doing something like this for yourself. Never forget you matter and when we put value in ourselves it shows everyone around us that self love is important. It’s ok to love you!!! So do it!!!
Mile stone
Went from the recliner to my bed...... last night was the 1st night since before my surgery I slept a full night in my bed!!!! Again small leaps but so thankful.
I do go out during the day but I find by the time I get Home I’m exhausted and need to rest with my knees up. But a couple hours of rest and I’m brand new. Still use my walker as it helps me move faster. (Only in the House do I use it)
My daughter has been away in Florida and she returns tomorrow evening so that will be a new task as I’ve been doing well at taking care of just me. Fingers crossed she doesn’t want to run all over town.
I do go out during the day but I find by the time I get Home I’m exhausted and need to rest with my knees up. But a couple hours of rest and I’m brand new. Still use my walker as it helps me move faster. (Only in the House do I use it)
My daughter has been away in Florida and she returns tomorrow evening so that will be a new task as I’ve been doing well at taking care of just me. Fingers crossed she doesn’t want to run all over town.
Provider Review
Very personable first impression. The staff are very friendly and HELPFUL!!! Dr. Chariker is a giver and his values line up with mine. I’ve had surgeries that I had to have. This is a surgery I choose to have. Dr. Chariker certainly is the right Doctor for me. He is a checkbook top Doc. He is an ACS fellow (American College of Surgeons) but the best part Is he volunteers his time to those less fortunate. Which was the cherry on top of everything else Dr. Chariker offers with his knowledge and experience.