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3 days PO- Feeling good....

UPDATED FROM msbeautifull
3 days post

So today has been good, I havent had any pain meds...

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msbeautifull
WORTH IT$11,000
So today has been good, I havent had any pain meds (ugh i hated the way they made me feel, lol) still very swollen but pain wise I have no complaints other than when I get up it aches a little. I go visit my PS tomorrow and I'm just excited to be getting out of the house,lol. Wanna hear something funny?? Ok I am a very secretive person and told almost no one about the surgery other than my bf and a couple of friends. I did however tell my cousin/aunts that I had my appendix removed (that was all i could think of at the time) so they come over to visit me today and was like " oh so they put drains in you when you get your appendix taken out?" Did the dr cut you on the right or left side, how big is your incision and it all caught me off guard where my bf and I just busted out laughing, he walked out and said I'll let you ladies talk! LOL so needless to say I went ahead and told them. I laughed so hard but boy did it hurt,lol. I took some more pics which I will upload here in a second. Hope everyone is having a great evening!

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Peter A. Aldea, MD

Peter A. Aldea, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 19, 2012
Congratulations! You look great!
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November 20, 2012
thanks!!!
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November 20, 2012
Looks good.. :o) Well if you haven't told anyone before- they know now lol. appendix! Classic. The only thing achey on me is my dang back from being "hunched" over... smh.. I wish I could fast forward at least 5 weeks LOL... happy healing hun.
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November 20, 2012
Me too! I'm still laughing, come on 5 weeks!
November 20, 2012
I told a girl at my work that I was having a hernia repaired and dang if she didn't have all these questions about it that I didn't know how to answer! Lol. Took me off guard. I just acted stupid and said I was just letting the dr fix it and I didn't ask dr too many questions. She probably thinks I'm an idiot. Lol. Atleast you were able to come clean. I will not to work people. I told one of my sis in law the same thing and she said her friend wanted a tummy tuck but can't until she gets a hernia fixed. I asked her to take me to my post op appts so I'm going to have to come clean eventually. Lol. Maybe when we walk into the plastic surgeons office will be a great time to say "oh by the way..." Heehee
November 21, 2012
It looks like you are doing great. Happy healing :)
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November 29, 2012
Thank you!
November 28, 2012
Hey! I am having my TT by Dr. Aldea this Friday, the 30th! I'm excited and nervous a little, but boy, I can't wait. Glad to hear you are doing so well, and you look great. I may private-message you to get some more details :)
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November 29, 2012
Sure, no problem. Dr.A is great! I'm very happy with my results, just ready to get these dern drains out! lol
UPDATED FROM msbeautifull
2 days post

Ok so i just typed an entire msg and hit something...

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ok so i just typed an entire msg and hit something on my laptop and it disappeared :( anyway im doing better tt is good, lipo hurts like hell. my boyfriend and his mom have been helping me while my mom has the kids. yesterday was the worst but today ia better, i can see my results and they look good. just very swollen. i havent had an appetite, just eating crackers so i dont get sick. i had a lot to post in my last one but since it was deleted I'll update more later. i had my bf to take a pic, I'll post more when I can stand up. thnx for all your support

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November 18, 2012
Alright!!! Lookin' good!!!
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November 19, 2012
Likewise! We did it!!!!
November 18, 2012
How do u feel w/out having a cg? My ps doesn't use them very often, so I'm still not sure if ill be getting one or not. Happy healing!
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November 19, 2012
Hi JenLarae I feel kind of "loose" so to speak, I guess it just bothers me because I read that others do fine with theirs but Im gonna stick to my PS rules. Can't miss something you never had, lol
November 19, 2012

Thinking about you:)

UPDATED FROM msbeautifull
1 day pre

Ok so at this point I'm slowly watching the clock,...

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Ok so at this point I'm slowly watching the clock, after today it will be DOWNHILL from here...Unfortunately I won't be able to get a recliner because all the rent a center's in the city were out of stock! What in the world?? The only store that had one was a media chair which didn't look comfortable at all. So I'll be going to Walmart to buy a lot of pillows, I have a chase so that should be fine. I've been taking my Vita Medica pills and I pray that they really do help with brusing and swelling. Yesterday I began taking showers with Hibiclens, my PS said he doesnt like the wipes they give you at the hospital. Anyway any comments or last minute suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am so dern nervous that I can't control myself, but I know it will be all worth it in the long run.

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November 15, 2012
You will be fine without the recliner, lots of pillows is all you need. I am older than you and short and have done fine. Sometimes just need abit of help sitting up to get out of bed. Try and relax tonight, light meal, and lots of fluids today! I am one week post op tomorrow and no regrets.
November 15, 2012
Good luck tomorrow!!! You will do great :)
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November 15, 2012
I cant beleive your ps does not believe in a garment, I love mine and its helps with the pain when you move around. I have my tt Oct. 31 yesterday was 2wks and I went from a med.garment to small. I only take it off when showering and cant wait to put it back on. I have had no problems with infection. My ps would not let me take any meds 2wks before surgery and Only thing I could do for bruising was to eat fresh pineapple. I did that 2wks before and never bruised. The chair does work but being u could not find one go to wal-mart and get a husband pillow and keep pillows under knees. I kept ice packs on tummy for swelling it was great.I still do it if i feel swollen. I like you lost weight. I started at 172 and got down to 135 but tummy would never change. I'm lots older than you but possitive attitude has everything to do with healing. I pray for you and will keep looking for your pics. See you on the flat side. :))
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November 15, 2012
Hey TT twin... are you ready for tomorrow??? :o)
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November 18, 2012
hey tt twin how are you??
November 15, 2012
Good Luck!!! Keep us posted our prayers will be with you.
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November 18, 2012
thank u so much