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8 Days Postop I MADE IT!
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I have been waiting for this moment feels like my whole life. All I've been thinking about is summer, bikinis, with confidence! Day 1 of my surgery I was shaking with nerves knowing this is going to hurt so bad. I got a hernia removed, TT with Lipo. Everything happens so fast after they got me in with the surgery room. Next thing I knew I was waking up in pain. The pain was very intense! I think my nurse was holding back on the pain medication. She finally dosed me up and I felt so much better. First time walking to the car felt like a ton of weight in my stomach and I was being pulled down. By the time I got home I slept in a rocking chair. If you don't have one get one (life saver)!! My mom is with me helping me for the next week, she's amazing!! You'll need someone after surgery! Use your arms and legs getting in and out as much as possible. This helped me, taking three slow breaths before moving, then relaxing my stomach muscles and pushing up with my arms, once up take another breath while breathing out slide hips to the edge of the chair, then another deep breath, use your legs and arms to push yourself up while breathing outward. That's how I get up everyday. I am now 8 days post op and I'm feeling really good! I slept in my bed last night for the first time!!! FINALLY!!! I can position myself on both sides to give my butt a break. I've been sitting on the floor the past 3 days to stretch my muscles very slowly. My back seemed to hurt the most. I wake up and place both hands on the wall with one leg back to stretch a little. It makes not walk hunched over as bad. I can't wait to see how I'm doing at 2 weeks postop! Everyday is a journey and everyday I'm stronger!!! NO REGRETS!!
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UPDATED FROM JKing34
9 days post
Over did it!
Yesterday I felt so amazing and had a lot of energy. I decided to go grocery shopping with my mom and make cookie dough for Christmas. I didn't take any pain mess with me not thinking. By the time I got home I was hurting! It felt like my stomach was expanding. Sleep last night was tossing and turning even on meds. Taking it easy today and sitting. Lesson learned!!
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December 30, 2016
Today is day 10 for me I have found you can get things done as long as your wearing the binder without I'M in pain.
December 30, 2016
Congrats you're doing it!!! Yes I wear a girdle and binder all the time! When I take the off it feels weird.
December 30, 2016
Yes it does for me as well. Do you wear yours all day! I've been keeping mine on pretty much 24/7. They are uncomfortable I'm ready to stop wearing it. My two week check up is Jan 3, hopefully I will get to stop wearing it.
December 30, 2016
Yes I wear both all day. I love the support it gives me. My 4 week check up is January 4th and the doctor says to stop wearing it I will. I will still wear my girdles though. They are a pain in the butt when you have to use the restroom especially in public! I find myself standing up taller when I wear the binder. The doctor will let me know. I don't want to mess anything up.
January 8, 2017
I went to target and got one that snaps between my legs am it covered my boobs. Then I bought two more target that I pull up like shorts and it comes just under my boobs. My binder came from my doctors office.
January 8, 2017
I got two from my doctor and several shirt type gurdles. You can buy them at department stores. They are reasonable. Hope this helps!
January 16, 2017
Do you all get massages I been reading that a lot of women do. My surgeon has not said anything about that. Plus I am. It healed yet. I have a little stubborn area open.
UPDATED FROM JKing34
12 days post
Getting restless!
Today will mark the second day on no pain medication. I'm coming back to life and getting restless. I can tell the kids are bored out their minds too. Today I'm stepping out! Today is 12 days postop and I think everything is looking good. I do have one problem. The sight where the drain tube was is infected. I tried saline soaked bandage today. Tomorrow I'll check to see the progress.
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December 30, 2016
Yay! No pain mess I stopped mine on day 9. It's my third day of no pain mess I'm doing fine.
December 30, 2016
WooHoo!!!! It's so nice being off them! I hate being depended on anything. Only pills I like are my vitamins.
Congratulations!!!! Sometimes it felt like it would never get there. That the pain would last much longer.
January 8, 2017
How is your area that was infected are you all healed. ? I am
Three weeks after surgery I'm still dealing with the area not healed yet. I have to visit surgeon twice week I'm getting very down and sad. I have to wear padding and out mess.
January 8, 2017
Yes it looks perfect now!! If you go through my pictures I posted a saline solution I made. While in the shower I washed it with anti bacterial soap. I let it air dry while I made the solution. I got a square gauze and got it wet with the saline solution I made and taped it to my wound for 24 hours without touching it. The next day I did exactly the same thing. I didn't not store the saline, the recipe makes a ton but I threw it out and made fresh every day. If you look through my pics you'll see before and after pictures of how the saline helped. It was amazing and I was happy!! I was nervous on it leaving a scar and there isn't one at all. Let me know how it works!
January 8, 2017
Thank you I I'll look into and need to try something else. I am getting sad Bc I have to wear two pads and that binder. I don't fit in any clothes. I'm getting depressed Blue. Thanks
January 8, 2017
I wore sweats that were big around the waste. I held them up while walking around my house. I also bought prior to surgery black leggings so when I had to go out I just threw on a sweater and boots to look somewhat cute. Hope this helps.
January 8, 2017
I hope you get to feeling better. I think you need to relax and stop doing so much and rest and let your body heal properly so you can get your results. Good luck!
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