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55 & Going to Be a New Me!!! Pittsburgh, PA
UPDATED FROM chlochlo14
3 months post
3 Month Anniversary!!
WORTH IT$28,000
Three month anniversary & feeling WONDERFUL! I still get pretty swollen the day after I have done a Zumba class or maybe overdone it with house chores!
I still have hard lumps around my new navel area & below the belly button area. Doc said it is normal & my body will absorb them. Not on any pain meds, I do take Advil from time to time for soreness. My new belly button is finally starting to look normal, it is starting to sink in!! Also still am numb above my pubic area & both my hips.
Will post some pics over the holidays!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
I still have hard lumps around my new navel area & below the belly button area. Doc said it is normal & my body will absorb them. Not on any pain meds, I do take Advil from time to time for soreness. My new belly button is finally starting to look normal, it is starting to sink in!! Also still am numb above my pubic area & both my hips.
Will post some pics over the holidays!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
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November 28, 2015
Congratulation, you sound like a real winner, glad your surgery was a success
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Just had my surgery yesterday!!! Whoo Hoooo!! ...
Just had my surgery yesterday!!! Whoo Hoooo!! Had a 19 lb pannus removed & an additional 3 lbs removed from my tummy! Got a new belly button! My incision just burns a bit & they used the surgical glue for sutures!! Super duper sore on my tummy where doc lipoed, but all in all doing well!!
Will post some pics soon!!
Will post some pics soon!!
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September 26, 2015
Congratulations! How are you feeling today? Please keep us updated and I'd love to see pics.
September 27, 2015
Experiencing weaird numbness! Lot of swelling, but all in all doing a little better each day!
September 30, 2015
1st post op visit (6 days since surgery). Got drains out today!! Incision coming along just fine! Whoot Whoot! Little concern about redness in my new belly button location & slight redness on lower tummy! Doc said could be infection starting, but doubtful! Go back in a week!!'
October 7, 2015
I cannot wait to hear more!!!
October 7, 2015
Today is the first day I have been able to stand upright!!! Actually did a couple loads of laundry!! Tomorrow will be 2 weeks post surgery! Still have a lot of swelling! Incision looks great! Just have a slight discharge in incision directly above my pubic area!
October 15, 2015
Congratulations!! So happy to hear that you are through your surgery and doing very well! That is a lot of stuff removed. How are you feeling? Please post some before and after photos when you have time. Looking forward to following your tt journey! Brightest Blessings and Healing to you!! {{HUGS}}
October 19, 2015
!! How are you doing now?! My surgeon was worried about redness in my new belly button too, and I go back tomorrow for my two week checkup. I'm hoping he's satisfied with the way it looks tomorrow. I get nervous every time I'm cleaning it. I'm very happy for you to have taken this journey to a better you! I'm most certainly glad I chose to as well. Best wishes!
November 23, 2015
Been 2 months since my surgery, have lost 35.5 lbs, which 20 was from my surgery!! Belly button issues was not infection! Whew!!!! Still have swelling from time to time but I think it is on days when I have over done it!
I had an opening pop up just below my incision & above my pubic area. Have been having to go weekly to get it debred, not pleasant but it is almost healed!
I am still on Percocet but take it maybe twice a day. Doctor has decreased the strength which is taking a little getting used to! All in all for a 56 yr old, I think I'm doing pretty darn good!!
I had an opening pop up just below my incision & above my pubic area. Have been having to go weekly to get it debred, not pleasant but it is almost healed!
I am still on Percocet but take it maybe twice a day. Doctor has decreased the strength which is taking a little getting used to! All in all for a 56 yr old, I think I'm doing pretty darn good!!
November 24, 2015
Big high five to you! Sounds like you're doing very well. If you're anything like me, you can't be inactive. A few days after my hysterectomy, I was cleaning the house. I paid for that later.
Keep up the good work and I hope you have a relaxing Thanksgiving.
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