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worried PO 15 days
Drainage
I'm worried I might be overdoing it but if it doesn't hurt I feel like I'm not causing my self harm. At 9 days I hung out with friends pretty much 2 days in a row in the evening and didn't wear my compression garment but wore spanx and tights also started driving and even now post off 15 days I've been running errands going shopping bad news is I did get a little seroma nothing major but now I am worried that I caused that. I am curious how long most of you stayed in bed...didn't drive... socialize...am I causing myself more harm than good?
8 Days Post Op 2nd Drain Removed
Today I got my second drain removed thank God!!! I was finally able to take a shower. My doctor told me to wait until tomorrow but heck no I got home and jump in the shower those sponge bath just weren't cutting it anymore.
I finally feel a little bit normal again the pain is pretty much under control I could deal with it no more pain meds for me the only thing that does hurt and is uncomfortable is my back but I'm sure after a few days that will be fine too. I'm still extremely swollen and my skin is hot to the touch but at least now I see a light at the end the tunnel my doctor laughed at me because I thought I should see more results and he told me it's only been a week get a grip!! Ha ha
I finally feel a little bit normal again the pain is pretty much under control I could deal with it no more pain meds for me the only thing that does hurt and is uncomfortable is my back but I'm sure after a few days that will be fine too. I'm still extremely swollen and my skin is hot to the touch but at least now I see a light at the end the tunnel my doctor laughed at me because I thought I should see more results and he told me it's only been a week get a grip!! Ha ha
one week post op update
Drain Removal
It's been 7 going into 8 days post op and I could say the last couple days I have been frustrated. On Monday I went in to get my drains removed and unfortunately I was only able to have one removed. I am extremely swollen and my doctor was afraid if he took out both drains the liquid would collect under my skin and it would need to be removed with syringes so I have one pump still left in for the remainder of the week hopefully Friday it'll be out.
I posted a video of him removing the drain I can say I was pleasantly surprised that it did not hurt there was no pain involved in the removal of the drain I was more shocked on how long it was and that it was literally able to feel it moving across my entire stomach before it came out very strange feeling.
I have noticed the liquid draining out is now a darker red and I don't know if it was on YouTube or somewhere that I heard that isn't the best case scenario you want to have bright red or clear fluid that the darker red indicates old blood I don't know if that's a bad thing or not if anybody has an answer for that I would appreciate it.
well its late and my sleeping habits are horrible right now going to try to sleep a couple of hours... Good Night!!
I posted a video of him removing the drain I can say I was pleasantly surprised that it did not hurt there was no pain involved in the removal of the drain I was more shocked on how long it was and that it was literally able to feel it moving across my entire stomach before it came out very strange feeling.
I have noticed the liquid draining out is now a darker red and I don't know if it was on YouTube or somewhere that I heard that isn't the best case scenario you want to have bright red or clear fluid that the darker red indicates old blood I don't know if that's a bad thing or not if anybody has an answer for that I would appreciate it.
well its late and my sleeping habits are horrible right now going to try to sleep a couple of hours... Good Night!!
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