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No More Blubber Baby, Tummy Tuck Here I Come! - New Jersey
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I am 37 years old 5'8 and weigh 145 pounds. I...
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I am 37 years old 5'8 and weigh 145 pounds. I have 3 beautiful children ages 7, 5, and 3. My last pregnancy took a toll on my body. I developed a hernia and after I gave birth my muscles were extremely weakened. A couple of years ago I went to see a doctor about smart lipo. He broke the bad news and told me I wasn't a candidate for small lipo due to a condition called diastasis recti (when the muscle down the center of the stomach does not knit back together after pregnancy). He told me my only option was a tummy tuck. He aslo said that if I didn't do anything about it, I was going to look 5 months pregnant by the time I reached the age of 50. This scared me to death so here I am. I often refer to my bulging belly the "Blubber Baby." I cannot wait to get rid of this unnecesarry bulge!
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UPDATED FROM SpecialKay
1 day post
Today is post op day 1. Considering the trauma my...
Today is post op day 1. Considering the trauma my body has just been through, I am feeling pretty good. Vicadin has been keeping the pain at ease. My lower back hurts some when I walk. I hope it feels better tomorrow. I cried 3 times today.... all because my husband made me laugh and it hurt so bad that I just started balling. He can’t help himself…. If he makes me laugh 1 more time I am going to knock him out :-)
Today I went to see my doctor. Everything seems to be ok. Only thing is I have this huge bruise on my right side. The doctor suggested I continue with the Bromelain and Arnica Montana to help me heal faster. During the visit they tightened my compression garment, I mean really tight. They told me I could shower today. I am a little nervous about that so am going to wait until tomorrow. Plus we need to figure out who is going to help my husband put my compression garment back on after the shower. Let's hope I get a good night sleep tonight. I am thinking of reclining the chair a bit more. Looking forward to tomorrow.
Today I went to see my doctor. Everything seems to be ok. Only thing is I have this huge bruise on my right side. The doctor suggested I continue with the Bromelain and Arnica Montana to help me heal faster. During the visit they tightened my compression garment, I mean really tight. They told me I could shower today. I am a little nervous about that so am going to wait until tomorrow. Plus we need to figure out who is going to help my husband put my compression garment back on after the shower. Let's hope I get a good night sleep tonight. I am thinking of reclining the chair a bit more. Looking forward to tomorrow.
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March 6, 2012
Surgery was yesterday, so today makes it post op day 1. It wasn't as bad as I thought. I think the worst part for me was the car ride home and all the bumps along the way. I really wasn't in much pain, but because I was such a punk I decided to take viacodin before the pain kicked in. Don't try to tough it out girls. In terms of food, I really didn't much of an appetite. When I tried to eat some mash and chicken I ended up vomiting 30 minutes later. So I made it through the day with crackers and gatorade. Sleeping was ok. Thank goodness for the recliner. My ass is killing me though...lol. Thanks for the well wishes Sweetness.
March 6, 2012
So glad your surgery went well and your not having a lot of pain. happy recovery and cant wait to see some pictures. Yes stay on top of your meds cause the pain can get bad. Also vicodin can back you up big time. Make sure you have some MOM on hand. And I would'nt eat tough foods just yet. Some soup or smothies might be good for a few days. Other wise rest up sweety.
UPDATED FROM SpecialKay
2 days post
Today is post op day 2. I slept so much better...
Today is post op day 2. I slept so much better last night. I was able to recline the chair a bit more so as not to put a lot of pressure on my bottom. I had to get up at 4am to use the bathroom. Getting up was rough since the pain meds had worn off some. But I was able to go back to sleep. I had my first bowel movement this morning. Overall it was a pretty good day. I just sat around watched TV and uploaded some pictures. I did walk around from time to time and it is definitely getting easier. Today was my first shower and it was tough since I still have the drains. I am a little confused about this because I have heard that a lot of women wait until their drains are out before they shower. I was told to shower yesterday, but I waited until today. I think I am going to wait another few days before I take the next shower. The one thing that is concerning me is the big bruise on my right side. Today, when I took off my compression garment I noticed more bruising on my back. I am going to call my PS tomorrow and let him know about this.
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March 7, 2012
SpecialKay,
You look great. I don't know about that bruise. Arnica Montana would be the best bet right now. Just make sure you keep an eye out on it.
You look great. I don't know about that bruise. Arnica Montana would be the best bet right now. Just make sure you keep an eye out on it.
March 8, 2012
You look great Special Kay! I have less than a week. How is your pain level today?
March 8, 2012
You must be super excited Juju. I really haven't been in much pain. Mainly some discomfort and tightness. I have been really good about taking my pain meds so that has helped tremendously. Walking around today was a lot easier, I felt a bit more confident. You will see that as each day passes you will get stronger.
March 8, 2012
Glad to hear that you are doing so well. You look great in the picture that you uploaded. Take care and God bless you during the days ahead.
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