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One day post op! 55year old, 3 pregnancies, first one destroyed my stomach, had a C section with him.
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One day post op! 55year old, 3 pregnancies, first one destroyed my stomach, had a C section with him.
WORTH IT$7,500
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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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 (12)
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.
UPDATED FROM OffWeGoDori
1 month post
4 Weeks PO Feeling great!
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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February 12, 2019
could you let me know what your starting weight and height are? thanks!
June 14, 2019
Please show photos as you are progressing! I’m the same age and look to be about the same shape as you before your surgery. I’m just haven’t had the courage to go through this yet. Thank you! Oh, and, you are looking fantastic!!
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