TT W/ MR & Lipo(flanks)! Finally!
My surgery date was on Monday May 21st. I wasn't...
My surgery date was on Monday May 21st. I wasn't nervous but was excited to finally get this done. I'm 33 yrs old 5'3" and before surgery I weighed 175 pounds. I'm so glad I found this site! It helped me be at ease knowing I wasnt the only one experiencing all the emotions and struggles that come with post op. Before my c-section 3 years ago my stomach was normal looking. However after giving birth I noticed the skin stayed droopy and loose no matter how much I worked out. The pain isn't as bad as my c-section. I have 3 drains and a pain pump that is helping numb the pain. My only struggle during post op day 1 was getting out of bed. The hubby was able to rent me a hospital bed and it has made life for both of us so much easier! Before i went into the operating room, the nurse placed an anti nausea patch behind my ear. Which I was very thankful for! Zero nausea and vomiting! I'll try to post some before pictures and since I'm only at post op day 2 the only pics I have is my binder and drains. I'm hoping after they see me tomorrow I'll have enough courage to remove my binder and take a picture!
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Post Op day 3 I was off by a day (my first post...
I was off by a day (my first post earlier should have been post op day 3). It has been easier getting in and out of bed. This hospital bed we rented is a must! I was getting really bad back pain today so I took half of a valium along with the vicodin. That knocked me out, but it seemed to work - I don't have any pain or stiffness in my back. Still no BM and I'm thinking of taking 2 stool softeners instead of 1. I haven't really had an appetite so I've just been eating oranges, jello and protein shakes and some chicken soup. Having no BM yet hasn't been uncomfortable since I've been eating really light meals. Every time I'm in bed I'm hooked up to this machine that compresses the bottom part of my legs to prevent blood clots. I love it but I think we have to return it back tomorrow when I go in for my second post op visit. I'm hoping they'll remove at least one of the drains since it doesn't look like anything is draining in that one tube.
I was able to figure out how to upload some pics (I guess you can't upload using your smartphone).
Again, I am so thankful I found this site! So much information and support! It's great!
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Can't wait to hear about your recovery soon too!
Post op day 4 Just got back from my second post...
Just got back from my second post op appt. I was hoping that at least one of the drains would be removed but all three have to stay in for now. The lipo stitches did come off today and it didn’t hurt at all, just a quick sting. I saw my new BB for the first time and I like what I see! I was worried it would look weird but my ps did such a wonderful job. My stomach is still very swollen but they said that I was healing wonderfully. I’m walking around much better and I’ve decreased my pain meds. My appetite hasn’t come back to normal yet, so I’m still eating fruit, jello and protein shakes. I’m still not allowed to shower. My ps wants the drains to be removed before I can take a real shower. So until then I’ll just have to continue my sponge baths. My back pain is still horrible but I’ve noticed taking a valium at night makes me feel better in the morning. I haven’t felt any depression like some people say they’ve been through. I guess having a C-section in the past has prepared me as to what the recovery will be like. I’ve been in a really good mood despite the fact that I still can’t do certain things like putting on my underwear. Every day is getting better. I feel so blessed that I was able to get this TT done. I just felt like I’m so young to have to wear granny panties and have to always cover myself up with bulky sweaters to cover up my fat belly. The first two days post op were rough but it gets better rather quickly after that. Happy healing everyone!
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