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Day 9
I had my husband take photos today. I am incredibly swollen and bruised but feeling more like myself every day. I have been trying to ice the swell (but it is everywhere!) and eat food with less sodium. I also have a special drink I make with sparkling water, apple cider vinegar, turmeric and pepper (tastes horrible but is good for inflammation). But I know the swelling will be incredible for a while longer.
My compression garment keeps riding up which is annoying my incision line so I keep having to readjust it. My nurse said I had to wear the garment for 12 weeks and then I progress into something like a faja if I want.
Progress today is that I showered and felt absolutely fine afterwards (no fainting!), I made lunch and am less tired throughout the day. I am also off of my pain meds and just taking Tylenol extra strength when needed. I am also more upright each and every day. Now, if I can just get my compression garment to stop riding up on me!
My compression garment keeps riding up which is annoying my incision line so I keep having to readjust it. My nurse said I had to wear the garment for 12 weeks and then I progress into something like a faja if I want.
Progress today is that I showered and felt absolutely fine afterwards (no fainting!), I made lunch and am less tired throughout the day. I am also off of my pain meds and just taking Tylenol extra strength when needed. I am also more upright each and every day. Now, if I can just get my compression garment to stop riding up on me!
Day 8
A lot of progression over the last few days, which is good. I had my 1 week follow up visit yesterday and all looks well! I am still very swollen in my hips and vaginal area. I have been icing that area, while apply heat on my lower back which seems to hurt from hobbling around bent over. But, it all seems to be progressing which is good!
The pain is manageable with Tylenol. Although when I eat something salty, I tend to bloat more and everything seems more uncomfortable. I plan to attempt another shower tomorrow or Friday and will make sure to take a picture of my progression so I can post here.
All in all, everything is progressing at day 8. I am more active each and every day and I can see myself getting back to normal in the next week or two. I am so glad that I had this procedure performed while I am working from home (due to covid), I don't know how I would have managed if I had to go into the office - I probably would've had to take a lot of PTO. So, my advice is that if you're currently working from home and have been contemplating getting a tummy tuck, I would suggest that you go for it.
Pictures after my next shower, I promise!
The pain is manageable with Tylenol. Although when I eat something salty, I tend to bloat more and everything seems more uncomfortable. I plan to attempt another shower tomorrow or Friday and will make sure to take a picture of my progression so I can post here.
All in all, everything is progressing at day 8. I am more active each and every day and I can see myself getting back to normal in the next week or two. I am so glad that I had this procedure performed while I am working from home (due to covid), I don't know how I would have managed if I had to go into the office - I probably would've had to take a lot of PTO. So, my advice is that if you're currently working from home and have been contemplating getting a tummy tuck, I would suggest that you go for it.
Pictures after my next shower, I promise!
Days 4, 5 & 6
Day 4
I am still in a lot of discomfort but able to get around on my own a bit better. The most difficult pain to deal with is interior just below my sternum. It feels like I have been stabbed. I have to loosen the compression garment sometimes to relieve the pressure. A lot of itches below the compression garment, but my skin is still numb. We were able to take off the garment today and take another look. I like what I see already! I cannot wait to be up and running like normal again.
Day 5
Another day of hobbling around. I am bent over like a little old lady but slowly starting to stand up taller. I have a lot of back pain - probably from the way I walk and sleeping on a recliner. My back is quite bruised (along with the rest of my abdomen). I had a bit of interior belly button pain, but all other pain is bearable compared to the interior pain underneath my sternum. I am icing my outer thighs and vagina area as they are where the swelling is situating. #StillInSwellHell
Day 6
Today is a bit better. We took a drive to Starbucks and all went well. I am also starting to space out my pain meds - I am still at 3/day but spacing them out 8 hours (instead of 6). Nighttime is the worst with pain. I am not sure if it is bloating from the food from the day or from hobbling around. I get really tired after hobbling around and spend a lot of time on the recliner. I am going to keep the results in my mind instead of getting depressed about not being able to be out of this recliner longer. I just cannot wait to be able to stand up straight and not have pain anymore.
Oh and I showered today! I couldn't stand myself any longer. I became faint in the shower, though and had to drop to my knees. My husband helped me out and waved alcohol wipes under my nose until my color came back. But, hey, I have clean hair and a soaped up body. I feel like a new woman!!
I am still in a lot of discomfort but able to get around on my own a bit better. The most difficult pain to deal with is interior just below my sternum. It feels like I have been stabbed. I have to loosen the compression garment sometimes to relieve the pressure. A lot of itches below the compression garment, but my skin is still numb. We were able to take off the garment today and take another look. I like what I see already! I cannot wait to be up and running like normal again.
Day 5
Another day of hobbling around. I am bent over like a little old lady but slowly starting to stand up taller. I have a lot of back pain - probably from the way I walk and sleeping on a recliner. My back is quite bruised (along with the rest of my abdomen). I had a bit of interior belly button pain, but all other pain is bearable compared to the interior pain underneath my sternum. I am icing my outer thighs and vagina area as they are where the swelling is situating. #StillInSwellHell
Day 6
Today is a bit better. We took a drive to Starbucks and all went well. I am also starting to space out my pain meds - I am still at 3/day but spacing them out 8 hours (instead of 6). Nighttime is the worst with pain. I am not sure if it is bloating from the food from the day or from hobbling around. I get really tired after hobbling around and spend a lot of time on the recliner. I am going to keep the results in my mind instead of getting depressed about not being able to be out of this recliner longer. I just cannot wait to be able to stand up straight and not have pain anymore.
Oh and I showered today! I couldn't stand myself any longer. I became faint in the shower, though and had to drop to my knees. My husband helped me out and waved alcohol wipes under my nose until my color came back. But, hey, I have clean hair and a soaped up body. I feel like a new woman!!
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