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Surgery 8/1 Partial Hysterectomy and Mini Tummy Tuck = No More Shelf... recoverying.
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I am 42 and have one child. I am a shapely woman...
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I am 42 and have one child. I am a shapely woman and like it that way but want my clothes to look and feel better. I am having a partial hysterectomy because of severe pain from fibroids which have returned after having a myomectomy (firbroid removal) 6 years ago. The previous surgery left a shelf of flab that no amount of exercise can fix. So I have decided to have the mini TT and hopefully this will solve the problem. I will post pre-op pics later.
I am concerned about the length of recovery, pain during healing, and if I will regret not having a full TT. I wonder what supplies I will need to have on hand to make me more comfortable and help along my recovery.
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UPDATED FROM CherylnLA
I am feeling a bit apprehensive as the PS on this...
I am feeling a bit apprehensive as the PS on this site seem to be pro full TT and against mini or modified TT. I am going to talk to PS more to ensure this is the best move at this time. I have also added some before pics. BTW... I was 240lbs and down to 170.
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July 22, 2012
Good Luck Hon! But yeah, double check with your Doc and just trust his suggestion. If you go to the forums there are all sort of posts about supplies and stuff. This place is a great resource!!!
July 23, 2012
Hi CherylnLA! Your situation is like mine. I'm having a hysterectomy due to painful fibroids, but I'm havinf a full TT. Mine is scheduled for 7/31 - a day before your surgery. I'll be sure to follow up on how you're doing. I'm so excited!!!
July 23, 2012
Hi MrsTT. Who is doing your full? My PS won't do it because of the increased risks.
July 24, 2012
I see. Best of luck on your procedure. I will reach out next week to check up on you. :-)
UPDATED FROM CherylnLA
Well I am a full 5 days post op and just starting...
Well I am a full 5 days post op and just starting to feel normal. My first three days, including surgery day I was in the hospital; so I was feeling very little pain. Boy oh boy, day 4 and 5 were so awful in almost every way. Severe nausea, terrible gas pain and did I mentioned the retching?
Today is the first day I feel close to normal. Believe it or not, good ole watermelon and Pepto calmed my stomach. Walking helped get rid of the gas and sooooo grateful the retching has ceased. Tomorrow I have my follow up with PS to remove the tubs. I don't have much liquid and it is rather pale so I am hopeful both will be removed. I will put up some post surgery pics this week.
Question... how long will the bloated and swollen feeling hang around?
Today is the first day I feel close to normal. Believe it or not, good ole watermelon and Pepto calmed my stomach. Walking helped get rid of the gas and sooooo grateful the retching has ceased. Tomorrow I have my follow up with PS to remove the tubs. I don't have much liquid and it is rather pale so I am hopeful both will be removed. I will put up some post surgery pics this week.
Question... how long will the bloated and swollen feeling hang around?
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