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Can't Wait For Surgery - Plymouth, MA
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Hi everyone, I am new to this forum. I love all...
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Hi everyone, I am new to this forum. I love all the support I'm seeing! I will have surgery end of Oct. 2007 I had a large ovarian tumor, the size of a basketball, removed. At first they thought it could be cancer. Thank God it wasn't. 6 months later, the site showed a ventral hernia. Had that fixed. Then in 2009 had another hernia, had that fixed. Then six months ago noticed yet another hernia. This is a big one. I was scheduled for surgery Sept 3. On fri before I was sitting with the nurse for pre-op for hernia surgery, she showed me her scar and she just had hernia and tt done. I didn't know both could be done at the same time!
I canceled my surgery. Saw ps last week and surgeon for hernia yesterday. I AM SO EXCITED. I am just waiting for go ahead for insurance for hernia part.. Looking at end of Oct for surgery. My dr said he'll be doing it without drains. Anyone else have tt done this way? And he spoke about a special med he injects at time of surgery that lessens the pain afterward? anyone heard of this?
I canceled my surgery. Saw ps last week and surgeon for hernia yesterday. I AM SO EXCITED. I am just waiting for go ahead for insurance for hernia part.. Looking at end of Oct for surgery. My dr said he'll be doing it without drains. Anyone else have tt done this way? And he spoke about a special med he injects at time of surgery that lessens the pain afterward? anyone heard of this?
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UPDATED FROM Mikigirl
28 days pre
Nov 12th surgery date
5 weeks away and counting! Ok I got the courage for my before pic
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November 10, 2013
Not much longer for you now!! I had a special numbing medication injected near my incision following the surgery to help with post op pain. Hardly had any pain the first 24 hours but as the effects of that subsided I just took some oral medications. After just a few days I was taking ibuprofen and tylenol for the most part. One time I succumbed to using Toradol which had been prescribed for six months ago for kidney stone pain. You're going to be so happy once you're flat. I'm almost eight weeks post op and apart from a little bit of swelling by late afternoon I have NO issues. NO pain at all even with increased activity. Yesterday I went for a three hour up-hill intermediate hike and had no subsequent pain anywhere!!! Life is good. There will be few bumps in the road but like most of us who have had a TT you'll be happy you did it!! Good luck to you on Tuesday! I will be following your journey!! Just keep us posted!!
November 11, 2013
Good luck! You will be SO happy in about two weeks! Just take it easy and follow all your PS's instructions. We pay for their expertise! You will do great!
November 12, 2013
Not much longer for you. In 24 hours you'll be on the flat side. Sending good vibes your way and wishing you a successful surgery!
UPDATED FROM Mikigirl
3 months post
7weeks Post op
Hi Everyone. I've been meaning to do this update......anyway. The surgery went very well. Just really starting to feel real good 7 weeks out. I was able to walk straight after 2 weeks. My back hurt the first 3 weeks, but I thought it was having to lay on my back for so many hours. I still get a little sore where my hernia patch is, after doing too much. I love love love my new look! I need to lose a lot still but my stomach is flat. I will send better pics soon. I've lost 26 lbs , 5-10 lbs from surgery. My sleeping is totally backwards. So I'm eating a lot less which helped with the additional weight loss. I am awake until 3am and sleeping very late.
I had a new job I was suppose to start next week and they now say it's been too long and they hired subs even though the head said it was ok. It was a very physical job -preschool teacher which would have required lifting toddlers. So I was afraid to start too soon. Plus, the dr wanted me to wait until 8 weeks out.
I went soooo long hiding my stomach under baggy shirts that I don't know how to dress. I can now shop in the regular ladies section.
To all of you contemplating surgery:
The surgery has really changed soo much of my life. My self esteem is better. I'm motivated to continue getting healthier. No more hiding!!!! welcoming 2014....
I had a new job I was suppose to start next week and they now say it's been too long and they hired subs even though the head said it was ok. It was a very physical job -preschool teacher which would have required lifting toddlers. So I was afraid to start too soon. Plus, the dr wanted me to wait until 8 weeks out.
I went soooo long hiding my stomach under baggy shirts that I don't know how to dress. I can now shop in the regular ladies section.
To all of you contemplating surgery:
The surgery has really changed soo much of my life. My self esteem is better. I'm motivated to continue getting healthier. No more hiding!!!! welcoming 2014....
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Welcome to the community. Your poor tummy has been through the battle field! Reminds me of myself pre tummy tuck.
Looking forward to following your journey.