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POST OP 2 WEEK UPDATE
Well just a day shy of being 2 weeks since surgery & all is well. Here's a recap thus far;
Not sure if I mentioned previously that I did not need muscle repair but my incision was certainly extended on my sides to remove as much skin as possible.
RECOVERY (FIRST FEW DAYS)
First Couple of Days - not really that bad. Never suffered any real pain to speak of. More just a severe soreness that gives way to an uncomfortableness. Certainly the pain block I was given helped the cause.
I spent the first night at my Doctors surgical center which was a huge benefit and am very thankful for the experience and my overnight Nurse. Dr. Fiala & his staff rock!
After that my wife took the next 2 days off to stay at home with me. Again greatly helpful - especially for the little things.
EATING
Initially did not have much of an appetite and my wife forced me to eat mostly. Only had an upset stomach once with nausea (boy did that dry-heaving hurt). But the medicine I was given for that quickly cleared that up. Otherwise no issues eating.
GOING TO BATHROOM
The first few urinations were brutal & hurt but otherwise have been a peeing machine with as much liquids (water & smoothies) I've been drinking. As expected I was constipated and it took several days for the Ducalax to kick in. Can't say that I ever felt uncomfortable from the constipation so no big issues here.
ITCHING
Only an off & on issue for a few days. Short sporadic moments of being very annoying but never amounting too much. Never kept me up at night or anything.
SITTING/SLEEPING
You must have a recliner - but that said I was in a search every few days to find the most comfortable position. I would also heavily recommend having an ottoman. For me - the most comfortable position was being in the recliner (but in the up position) using an ottoman with pillows under my knees. Like I said as the days went by so did my need to alter my sitting/sleeping position.
Sleeping - the pills helped for sure (pain & anxiety/sleep). First 10 days slept in the recliner but since have gone to the coach. Here I sleep on my back (with upper back & head slightly elevated with pillows) and have my legs from the knee down completely elevated using the sofa cushions (legs bent at a 90 degree angle). This will be my sleeping position until I'm ready to go on my side.
DRAINS
More of just a nuisance then anything else. On day 10 I went to have them removed but they kept 1 in as I was still draining quite a bit. Going back this Tuesday to hopefully have it removed (still draining a lot)
SHOWERING
Took my first shower after my first post-op appointment (Day 3). Felt great & no issues.
Well that's it for now - overall very pleased and going back to work tomorrow. My mobility is good, almost standing totally upright, and feel good. Will have to take it easy for sure not to set myself back.
Not sure if I mentioned previously that I did not need muscle repair but my incision was certainly extended on my sides to remove as much skin as possible.
RECOVERY (FIRST FEW DAYS)
First Couple of Days - not really that bad. Never suffered any real pain to speak of. More just a severe soreness that gives way to an uncomfortableness. Certainly the pain block I was given helped the cause.
I spent the first night at my Doctors surgical center which was a huge benefit and am very thankful for the experience and my overnight Nurse. Dr. Fiala & his staff rock!
After that my wife took the next 2 days off to stay at home with me. Again greatly helpful - especially for the little things.
EATING
Initially did not have much of an appetite and my wife forced me to eat mostly. Only had an upset stomach once with nausea (boy did that dry-heaving hurt). But the medicine I was given for that quickly cleared that up. Otherwise no issues eating.
GOING TO BATHROOM
The first few urinations were brutal & hurt but otherwise have been a peeing machine with as much liquids (water & smoothies) I've been drinking. As expected I was constipated and it took several days for the Ducalax to kick in. Can't say that I ever felt uncomfortable from the constipation so no big issues here.
ITCHING
Only an off & on issue for a few days. Short sporadic moments of being very annoying but never amounting too much. Never kept me up at night or anything.
SITTING/SLEEPING
You must have a recliner - but that said I was in a search every few days to find the most comfortable position. I would also heavily recommend having an ottoman. For me - the most comfortable position was being in the recliner (but in the up position) using an ottoman with pillows under my knees. Like I said as the days went by so did my need to alter my sitting/sleeping position.
Sleeping - the pills helped for sure (pain & anxiety/sleep). First 10 days slept in the recliner but since have gone to the coach. Here I sleep on my back (with upper back & head slightly elevated with pillows) and have my legs from the knee down completely elevated using the sofa cushions (legs bent at a 90 degree angle). This will be my sleeping position until I'm ready to go on my side.
DRAINS
More of just a nuisance then anything else. On day 10 I went to have them removed but they kept 1 in as I was still draining quite a bit. Going back this Tuesday to hopefully have it removed (still draining a lot)
SHOWERING
Took my first shower after my first post-op appointment (Day 3). Felt great & no issues.
Well that's it for now - overall very pleased and going back to work tomorrow. My mobility is good, almost standing totally upright, and feel good. Will have to take it easy for sure not to set myself back.
POST OP 2 WEEK UPDATE
POST OP 2 WEEK UPDATE
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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
220 E. Central Pkwy., Altamonte Springs, Florida