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42, 4 Large Babies, Non-reducible Umbilical Hernia, TT, MR, flank lipo

UPDATED FROM Getitdone2015
2 days post

55 hours PO

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Getitdone2015
$9,000
The hospital anesthesia has finally worn off. It made me nauseous -bleck- and I am down to 1 Percocet every four hours. The itching is driving me insane and the drains are uncomfortable. My belly is crazy swollen and I still haven't gone to the bathroom. Thankfully I check in with my PS tomorrow and will get his advice. I'm also thinking my scar seems s little high. Maybe it will settle lower?

Getitdone2015's provider

Larry Harper, MD

Larry Harper, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 1, 2015
I took Ducolax as soon as I got home and my appetite is amazingly good so I've been eating lots of veggies and fruits so no problem with constipation as others have reported. This is day 5 and I swear my tummy looks larger than before. Could your scar placement has anything to do with the location of your hernia?
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October 1, 2015
I have a follow up appointment tomorrow and will ask. I'm saving the nuclear option for after the meeting tomorrow. I can't imagine people returning to work in 8 days!
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October 6, 2015
I hope you're feeling better. My doctor gave me Colase for the constipation and I also drink smooth move tea made by traditional medicinal. They have all kinds of flavors and it works wonders. I'm on day 8 and I poop better now than I ever did before the surgery lol. I hope you're feeling more comfortable with being swollen Thank God all these women talk about how swollen they are because I felt like my belly was bigger after the surgery than it was before the surgery as well. I took pictures as often as I could over the last 8 days and I try to do it always in the same position. From day 3 to yesterday my swelling went down I will be posting pictures today. Yesterday was the first day I actually had no regret from the surgery and that was day 7. I hope you're well keep us all posted.
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Not quite 24 hours

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Getitdone2015
The way I feel right now I can't imagine going back to work in 8 days (which is what the cowboy doc said-the one I didn't choose). I can't even imagine two week! This hurts ladies. No two ways around it. Even with the percoset. As a surprise my mom and husband rented a hospital bed for 2 weeks. It was waiting for me when I got home. So I'm parked out in the family room in front of the TV. So everyone can visit! It wasn't a bad deal $150 for two weeks. And now I don't have to worry about ruining my sofa recliners

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October 3, 2015
Hello and congrats on gotitdone
October 3, 2015
Sorry, not sure why my whole message wasn't posted.
8 days is too early to return to work!
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These were done at my initial consultation.

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