Pre-op Completed- Waiting for Medical Clearance

Feeling good and just about sleeping flat.

I’ve been running around for my daughter’s prom and graduation so it’s been quite a few parties as well as a few dinners out. I’ve switched over to Spanx but still have a little hunch in my back so I don’t look completely normal and keep a cane to lean on when my back starts aching. I’m happy to report that I haven’t experienced swell hell yet but I need that happens around week 3 so we shall see.

Yesterday I had my drains out along with my 2nd PO visit. The nurses, assistants and staff at the office all know me and genuinely care! I assume they are like this with everyone because I’m not an unusual case and haven’t done anything to make myself stand out. It’s just a really positive healing environment. My surgeon is always pleasant and answers my texts very quickly. I am so pleased that I chose him. My pain as virtually non-existent me I did not do exparol or a pain pump. With his background as surgeon at one of the best hospitals in the country, I do assume his skill level is the reason why my swelling and pain have been next to nothing. I’m a little nervous today without my drains and just don’t want to overdo it because my body is now responsible for absorbing the little drainage that I still have and I have a big time fear of getting a Seroma. Other than that smooth sailing!