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Sitting advice from vets?

UPDATED FROM Portland2
5 days post

Sitting advice desired

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WORTH IT$4,500
So I can avoid sitting 100% for two weeks. Then I have to go back to work where I have a one hour meeting I should sit for so I don't have to explain anything weird. Is one hour after two weeks gunna kill my new ass? Then the next day I have another one hour meeting. I can stand the rest of the time. I wonder if I can somehow use a pillow without looking too weird. Vets, any advice?

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Jaime Campos Leon, MD

Jaime Campos Leon, MD

Plastic Surgeon

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September 16, 2013
Please look on my thread as the pillows I use aren't too weird looking. Just tell people you had outpatient surgery on your tushy and no one should ask any questions...if they do just give them a look. Don't jeopardize your surgery to worry about what others think/say. You paid too much money and went through too much pain to mess with it. I personally wouldn't sit on my butt. I am at 6 weeks tomorrow and I still haven't sit on my butt. You can do it girl!
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September 17, 2013
If the meeting is at your place of business I would place the pillow in the seat before they get there so when it's time to sit it just looks like your taking a seat. It not then I have no ideas other then saying you fell and need to sit on it because your in pain.
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September 17, 2013
Hmm what about a bruised tail bone?
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September 17, 2013
Can you possibly file disability with employer? That way you can take more time off to heal? I was told to contact my HR dept to see if plastic surgery is covered, that way I can take more time off and get 60% of my pay. Either way my boss said they want a note saying im "ok" to return to work.
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September 17, 2013
Carry a Neckroll...pillow in as much is fashionable...I carry it into restaurants...work...ect....no one ever questioned me...do. You boo...maintain your A$$ets!!!
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September 17, 2013
Hi Portland, I wouldn't worry too much at the 2 week mark..especially for only one hour. In Dr. Campos' post-op instructions it says to hold off on sitting for 2 weeks. Just make sure to use a boppy or a roll so that all the pressure will be on your thighs and not your butt. At work I just place a boppy in my pillow before clients arrive so they won't notice. I would put your pillow in discreetly before the meeting. If anyone asks, you could just say you have nerve pain (sciatica) or fractured tail bone, etc... OH and I totally know how you feel at 5 days post op!! It was horrible, I felt like I was never going to be normal again! I was in pain, had on and off fevers, dizzy, constantly worrying about infection, had no energy, hated the drain tube, and on and on. But don't worry! You'll start feeling a lot better after day 7 to 10 ish, trust me! Just hang in there :)
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September 17, 2013
Thanks, I can't wait to get this drain out tomorrow! Yes! I am feeling better every day.
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September 21, 2013
That's great! So glad you're improving :)
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4 days post

4 DPO

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Ladies, I got my butt 4 days ago! It is swollen and bruised but nice and juicy! I am not going to post a pic yet cause it's too bruised up. It is kind of weird and hard, too.

I am hurting. I need some encouragement. The worst of the pain is over. My skin is numb in some spots. I am sick of this surgical drain and it doesn't come out till Wednesday (2.5 days from now). For some reason I am trippin on the drain. It doesn't hurt at all. It is just weird. I want it gone. It is still draining but it will be ready to come out Tuesday for sure and I gotta wait till Wednesday appointment. My lower back is swollen and numb. I had it drained once 2 DPO, will be drained again Wednesday 7 DPO. I would have had a massage/drain tomorrow but it is Mexican Independence Day and the offices are closed.

This [RS bleep] is hard.

I'm going to post my whole story and on an upbeat note, just got to get through a few more days I hope the light is near, or will this pain and drain and numb and swelling last forever like it seems?

Currently my waist is actually slightly bigger than pre op due to swelling. Before measurements: waist 30, hips 39. Today: waist 31, hips 43.

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September 16, 2013
Your waist will go down around 5 inches after swelling subsides in 2 months Your gonna look the bomb Your pre op measurements seemed curvy as it was !
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September 16, 2013
Wow it would be amazing if my waist went down that much. I will be glad for 2 or 3 inches less even.
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September 16, 2013
congrats on ur sx lov, wish u a speedy recovery. I know that the first week atleast is really tough so take ur time, eat well, drink enough water and move around as much as u can tolerate. Hope u got all that u wished for from Dr C....xoxo
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September 16, 2013
thank you! I definitely got some curves. I will post some pics up tomorrow!
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1 day post

1 day PO - surviving

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I made it through. Don't feel real good. Stiff/sore. Think I will go for a walk and see if that will loosen things up. Staying in one spot doesn't feel too bad, but changing positions is a big Ouch. Will update a lot more when I am feeling up to it. May need more pain drugs to make this work.

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September 12, 2013
Hi bby girl! Drink plenty of pineapple juice, water, use ur arnica gel, cont ur walking ! Pain tremedol, alieve if u cant get a rx for tyenol w codine#3! !! But i didn't experience pain just soarness and u took SOMA FOR THAT its a muscle relaxer. Hang n there kiddo!
September 12, 2013
Congrats! :) happy healing
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September 12, 2013
Take your time doll! We'll still be here! Happy Healing and welcome to BootyLand! We've been awaiting your arrival!
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September 12, 2013
Happy healing hun : )
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September 13, 2013
Baby doll...this is your time...it's all about promoting healing right now....don't to follow dr orders discharge orders....for me no pain killers...I used Watkins liniment and Tylenol...Hun do you get sum rest...drink lots and lots of fluids...walking works wonders...on the bowels...as well...the mental roller coaster will dwell as you heal...the arnica and bromeliad is great for the swelling and bruising..worked great for me....I switch up on compression garments....oftentimes we will wake up feeling like a bag bricks that was crushed by a bulldozer....lol...but Hun showers and massages self nurture self care....we ask for the blessing..now we must maintain...soooo get on your Grind.....babay
September 13, 2013
I looked for the arinca gel @ bromalaid but couldnt find it wher do u gtit frm an do i need merderma also or either one?
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September 13, 2013
I ordered my Vitamedica pack online...at the official online store.Vitamedica...it was a kit only included Arnica and Bromelian...absolutely..I would refer merger a...for the scarring as well...your local Cvs stores also sell these items...luv
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September 13, 2013
In as much they all promote Some type of healing...Hun....