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One day post op! 55year old, 3 pregnancies, first one destroyed my stomach, had a C section with him.
UPDATED FROM OffWeGoDori
1 month post
4 Weeks PO Feeling great!
WORTH IT$7,500
At 4 weeks I am 90 percent myself! I feel really good and my incision is healing nicely. Though I read many posts related to taking care of the incision PO, at this point I have done nothing as far as cremes, lotions or ointments and it looks good. I did not have a lot of bruising nor a lot of swelling.
The middle of my abdomen still feels 'odd', due to nerves regenerating. I am not exercising yet but will see PS in a week. I am still wearing the compression bandage but have taken it off periodically.
The cost financially as well as physically has all been worth it!!
The middle of my abdomen still feels 'odd', due to nerves regenerating. I am not exercising yet but will see PS in a week. I am still wearing the compression bandage but have taken it off periodically.
The cost financially as well as physically has all been worth it!!
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UPDATED FROM OffWeGoDori
4 days post
Day 2 post op
The pictures are after a shower two days after surgery. Honestly, it has not sunk in yet that i get to have this new tummy!!! It feels like I’m looking at someone else.
So far i think it’s amazing !
I’m writing this Day 3 PO and feel good! I stopped the pain meds and just take Tylenol when needed. The challenge now is only being able to lay on my back ... my ass is so sore!!
I got in and out of bed myself today! slightly bent over when i walk.
I had a BM yesterday and gas has started. So that system is running???? I generally have issues with constipation so i have been eating prunes and taking magnesium which help a lot .
I’m having coffee today to see if the non stop headache is due to caffeine withdrawal.
I think when i eat today i will open the compression bandage to help digest... because I’m going through this operation/recovery in my 50’s there are some things to keep in mind , like the sensitivities to foods, time of night you eat, foods that cause lots of gas , ease of digestion.
Drains are still filling... as others have said they are a pain to deal with, and they are but i went into this with the mindset that these are to keep me safe... so I’m okay with them hanging around for awhile.
So far i think it’s amazing !
I’m writing this Day 3 PO and feel good! I stopped the pain meds and just take Tylenol when needed. The challenge now is only being able to lay on my back ... my ass is so sore!!
I got in and out of bed myself today! slightly bent over when i walk.
I had a BM yesterday and gas has started. So that system is running???? I generally have issues with constipation so i have been eating prunes and taking magnesium which help a lot .
I’m having coffee today to see if the non stop headache is due to caffeine withdrawal.
I think when i eat today i will open the compression bandage to help digest... because I’m going through this operation/recovery in my 50’s there are some things to keep in mind , like the sensitivities to foods, time of night you eat, foods that cause lots of gas , ease of digestion.
Drains are still filling... as others have said they are a pain to deal with, and they are but i went into this with the mindset that these are to keep me safe... so I’m okay with them hanging around for awhile.
Replies (5)
January 14, 2019
Thank you for the update, you look amazing! And it sounds like you are doing very well. Would you say you are past the worst of the pain now? Love hearing from you. Still hoping my time will come :)
January 17, 2019
Definitely past the worst of it! The hardest day so far was the second day due to the nausea/vomiting. Today is 7days post op and I am here at home working (I have my own business so I'm doing administrative work).
Yesterday I saw Dr Wright and he took out one of the drains...it was an odd sensation but no pain or discomfort. He said everything looked great, of course there is swelling . I will go back in a week and I'm expecting to have the other drain out then.
Trying to get comfortable sleeping is a challenge. I can sleep on my side now so that's a nice option to have but the 'pull' at the incision can be more noticeable when trying to relax to sleep. I have taken Tylenol PM if I really need it.
So in general I feel good but would not be able to handle a full day of work outside of the house yet. Trying to take it slow.
Yesterday I saw Dr Wright and he took out one of the drains...it was an odd sensation but no pain or discomfort. He said everything looked great, of course there is swelling . I will go back in a week and I'm expecting to have the other drain out then.
Trying to get comfortable sleeping is a challenge. I can sleep on my side now so that's a nice option to have but the 'pull' at the incision can be more noticeable when trying to relax to sleep. I have taken Tylenol PM if I really need it.
So in general I feel good but would not be able to handle a full day of work outside of the house yet. Trying to take it slow.
January 25, 2019
Thank you so much for sharing you photos and progress you look fab I am 59 and booked in for TT on the 4th of Feb and getting a bit scared now but waited over 20 years for this
February 9, 2019
Op went very well drains out day 2. Can’t say I have had pain just uncomfortable.
ORIGINAL POST
One day post op! 55year old, 3 pregnancies, first one destroyed my stomach, had a C section with him.
The wait for this surgery has been a long one!i had my surgery for a TT and lipo yesterday morning. Arrived 6:15 am to a local surgical center. Everyone was very kind.
Doctor Wright came in and explained more and answered my last minute questions. I never felt rushed with him. His bedside manor has always been wonderful. He took before pics and did some art work to my belly and flanks.
I was told everything went well. I was surprised at how good i felt too! All the drugs for sure... and my excitement!
I was home by 1:00 ish. Most of the day was in a recliner that i borrowed . A recliner is a must! I learned this from others on this site that went before me.
I took the chance and climbed two flights of stairs to get to my bed. That was a challenge but with my partners help i was able to get into bed!! Did a lot of waking up but i was happy to be comfy in bed.
During the night i started to feel very itchy.. not sure why.
This morning when i was getting out of bed (with help) i felt like my insides would fall out.
Pain level was higher today . My Doc checked in with me which was comforting.
Important to take nice deep breaths!!
Doctor Wright came in and explained more and answered my last minute questions. I never felt rushed with him. His bedside manor has always been wonderful. He took before pics and did some art work to my belly and flanks.
I was told everything went well. I was surprised at how good i felt too! All the drugs for sure... and my excitement!
I was home by 1:00 ish. Most of the day was in a recliner that i borrowed . A recliner is a must! I learned this from others on this site that went before me.
I took the chance and climbed two flights of stairs to get to my bed. That was a challenge but with my partners help i was able to get into bed!! Did a lot of waking up but i was happy to be comfy in bed.
During the night i started to feel very itchy.. not sure why.
This morning when i was getting out of bed (with help) i felt like my insides would fall out.
Pain level was higher today . My Doc checked in with me which was comforting.
Important to take nice deep breaths!!
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January 12, 2019
Thanks for the post. I am going to be 58 this month and am still considering tt. Can you let me know how each day of your pain is.
January 12, 2019
Hi Carole
Today was much more challenging than yesterday. I was vomiting this morning over a 6 hr period.
Maybe the last dose of pain med at 4:30 am with no food, maybe the dinner i ate ( Chinese )
After i slept for awhile i felt strong enough to shower. I attached the drains to a lanyard, worked great!
I did 90 percent myself, my partner help with a few things i could not bend to reach.
This was the unvailing! WHOA i can’t believe this is my new tummy!!!
January 13, 2019
Thank you again for keeping me posted. If I take pain meds without any food on my stomach I have problems too, hope that doesn't happen to you again. The only thing that is stopping me from doing this is the pain and recovery so it helps to hear how you are doing each day. Would love to see your after pics. Thanks again.
January 14, 2019
Hello OffWeGoDori, How are you doing today? I meant to comment at how straight you seem to be standing so quickly after your surgery. Would you be standing straight up yet. How is your pain on day 4 post op. Are you managing to get in the shower okay?
January 13, 2019
Glad you are doing well! You are doing a whole lot more than I was doing and I thought I was doing a lot, LOL! I was told to absolutely not shower for the first week, until my follow-up, so you’re lucky! Be careful what you eat because if gas pains hit you hard, it’s going to be worse than any pain you’ve felt!
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