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Alive & Kicking:) March 9th FTT W/MR & Lipo - Minnesota
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13 days post op and my tube is out! I am soooo...
WORTH IT$10,500
13 days post op and my tube is out! I am soooo happy! I feel great.
I do believe having an exercise routine prior to having surgery is very important. Try to be as healthy as you can be:) I felt that help me bounce back quicker.
Again, a huge thumbs up. Looking forward to when six weeks pass so I can start exercising again.
I do believe having an exercise routine prior to having surgery is very important. Try to be as healthy as you can be:) I felt that help me bounce back quicker.
Again, a huge thumbs up. Looking forward to when six weeks pass so I can start exercising again.
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UPDATED FROM MN_Sunshine
Today is day 6! I feel fantastic:) Still using...
Today is day 6! I feel fantastic:) Still using Tylenol and finishing up my antibotics. I drove for the first time and all went well. I worked a 1/2 day and now home to do a bit of laundry.
I still have my drain and it bothers me on occasion. The output is still too high so I need to have it for awhile longer. Don't get me wrong there is still pain but overall I feel so much better.
Knock on wood I think I am past the worst part of it all.
I still have my drain and it bothers me on occasion. The output is still too high so I need to have it for awhile longer. Don't get me wrong there is still pain but overall I feel so much better.
Knock on wood I think I am past the worst part of it all.
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March 15, 2011
Thank you so much Illinois and bbbrown:)! Each day gets better and better. Yesterday I went off the codine and muscle relaxer and I am feeling great! Using only Tylonel. Don't get me wrong I'm still a bit sore but overall wonderful.
Take care:)
Take care:)
UPDATED FROM MN_Sunshine
Day 5 - Decided to try just tylonel today. So far...
Day 5 - Decided to try just tylonel today. So far so good. I also rubbed Arnica ointment on my bruises it feels like it is making a difference. My body is swollen and my output into my drain is changing to a lighter color which is a good sign.
I worked a 1/2 day from home today. By 2:30 I was ready for a nap. I have not been very hungry but I decided to eat a salad as I know my body needs energy.
I am working a 1/2 day tomorrow. It will be my first day out of the house. I will let you all know how that goes.
Overall, day 5 is great and I am looking forward to day 6.
I worked a 1/2 day from home today. By 2:30 I was ready for a nap. I have not been very hungry but I decided to eat a salad as I know my body needs energy.
I am working a 1/2 day tomorrow. It will be my first day out of the house. I will let you all know how that goes.
Overall, day 5 is great and I am looking forward to day 6.
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March 14, 2011
Thank you all for your kind comments. :) Again, I am so glad I took before pictures.
I rarely look at myself in the mirror so these pictures really helped me to see what a difference the surgery has made. Wishing you all the best:)!!
I rarely look at myself in the mirror so these pictures really helped me to see what a difference the surgery has made. Wishing you all the best:)!!
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I am not in pain unless I move and can't tolerate the vicodin (makes me nauceous) Any suggestions? I did sleep better last night as I took a xanox instead of the pain meds. Also I don't think I'm leaking anymore . Will it start again? did most people rest or try and move around?
Do you wear the garment 24/7.?
Have never written on a discussion board before but reading about the woman in Minnesota has helped. Any information about post op course would be helpful.
Thanks
Hi bcala,
It sounds like you are doing pretty well:)  Everything will ease up a bit more each day form here on out. The first three days are the worst and then all up hill. You are now past that stage so the worst should be over. How are you feeling now?
Wow you had a really good amount taken off. I bet you are feeling good about that.Â
I am sorry that your pain meds make you sick. That is not good...did you try Tylenol?  Maybe your doctor could prescribe something different. Meds work different on each person so it might be worth your time to try something else.  It can't hurt to try..
So your drains are slowing down by the sounds of it. That is a good thing. Generally once they slow or stop they usually do not start back up.Â
Feel free to ask away with any questions. We are all here to help. Did you set up your profile yet?
Today is day 5. I went into work for 4 hours, ( I can make my own schedule) came home and had our good friends over for dinner. They are unaware of my surgery. My husband cooked out but things were easy and really not effortful.
I've had no additional drainage...and keep my garment on or binder all the times. Sometimes i itch like crazy!
Still have swelling and major brusing in the pubic area as well as numbness . How long will the numbness and swelling last?
I feel that mentally being active is very helpful so I hope it is also helpful for me physically.?
I have my follow up tomorrow so we'll see.
I registered but didn't set up an additional profile.
Was unaware that it was necessary...?
It sounds like you are doing really well:)  That is excellent news. You are up and about so quickly and that is completely amazing to me. At five days post op I was crying in the bed.Â
Baby steps so that you do not over do it. Just listen to your body and if you get tired rest. No need to cause a possible set back.Â
My pubic area also caused me some problems with swelling for a long time. About all you can do is ice, massage and give it time. It will all settle down eventually.Â
Yes, keeping busy is good for the mind so keep doing whatever you are doing. It seems to work for you :)
It is not required that you set up a profile but nice if you would like to post pictures etc. If you would like help with that just let me know and I would be happy to assist.
Let me know how your appointment goes tomorrow.
I am so pleased thus far.I still have pain but its only when I change positions or bend down. I try not to focus on it and it does help.
I forgot to ask about using ice....as my initial post op instructions told me not to. Perhaps there was concern that I would leave it on too long and given my lack of sensation....
Bottom line.....I am so happy that I did this. In one sense I wish I did it sooner but I guess I wasn't ready or aware that this procedure is safe for those who are healthy.
Thanks for your responses.
You are numb after the procedure any they don't want the ice directly on your skin. You are not able to feel it and you do not want to get a burn from it. If you have some sort of cloth between your skin and the ice pack you will be fine.
The ice saved me on several occasions.