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I've been on a life-changing journey this past 18...
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I've been on a life-changing journey this past 18 months as I had vertical sleeve surgery. I've completely changed my diet, exercise with a trainer 3 times a week, wear my Jawbone UP 24 to measure my steps and to log my food. As my weight loss has stopped - hit a plateau for the last 6 months - my trainer talked to me about looking into a tummy tuck. I had two consultations and both plastic surgeon's thought I couldn't get rid of all my skin in my abdomen. I'm also looking at getting a breast reduction/lift and my arms done.
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4 days post
Migraine today - ugh!
Well today is the worst day - have a migraine. Dr's office told me to try to switch to Extra strength tylenol today instead of the hydrocodone. Will try that when next pain meds due. I also just took some MOM as I'm not getting results from stool softened. I'm sure the migraine is a combination of the constipation and pain pills. UGH! Getting up and down is getting easier. Still lots of drainage. That's all - pretty common for me to get a migraine after surgery. I feel bloated - feet are swollen. That's it for my update for today - hopefully a better day tomorrow!
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December 9, 2014
I hope you are feeling better soon. Let me know if the MOM worked well. Take care and post when you can.
December 10, 2014
I'm having surgery March 9 with Dr. Gill...Did you get exparel???? At 4 days getting up and down is getting easier, I thought with exparel you would be able to move around faster and better with Little pain.
December 10, 2014
I haven't had a tt. I plan on consulting with Dr. Gill about it. I'm a newbie here and have been reading about the procedure. I don't know anything about Exparel, other than it helps with the pain. There is still so much I need to explore about this procedure. You must be so excited to be getting this done. Good luck!
December 10, 2014
I did get exparel- still sore. Maybe the combination of hysterectomy and tummy tuck. Pain not unbearable - am able to move.
December 11, 2014
Glad to hear ..you had me worried. From what they say it's so good some patients drive themselves to their Dr's appointments and do too much too early .
UPDATED FROM TXMom56
5 days post
Better day today!
Okay - day 5 (I think). Today was much better than yesterday with the headache. I'm trying to slow down on the pain pills and take more extra strength tylenol. I still took couple of pain pills in the middle of the night and one during the day today. Lot of drainage (even coming out of the sides of the tubes) - not sure I'll get my tubes out Friday. I am able to get up and down much better. I've been sleeping in a recliner - it's been comfortable - could probably transition to my bed but might wait a couple more nights. I feel swollen with the binder. Still excited about getting this done!
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Congrats on the weight loss. Having the skin removed will make a big difference for you. I went through the same issues after my weight loss and needed help as well. Can't wait to see your results.