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40 Year Old Just a Few Hours PO...yikes! San Jose, CA
UPDATED FROM kaizen408
16 days post
worried PO 15 days
kaizen408November 7, 2014
WORTH IT$6,500
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?
UPDATED FROM kaizen408
8 days post
8 Days Post Op 2nd Drain Removed
kaizen408October 31, 2014
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
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Luce85
November 7, 2014
You don't look swollen at all on this photo you look great! I bloat up so much I had mine 12 days ago and I look the same as before I had it!
UPDATED FROM kaizen408
8 days post
one week post op update
kaizen408October 30, 2014
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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October 30, 2014
This video gave me chills. My drains were in for more than 2 weeks and were more difficult to remove. Glad you got at least one out. Wish you continued success with healing.
October 31, 2014
sorry didn't mean to creep you out with the video I was in shock it didn't hurt I finally got the second drain out today Thank God

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