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I finally did it! This is for me and I can't wait for the results.
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I Finally Did It!!!
vpochmanMarch 12, 2020
WORTH IT$11,385
After 6 long years I finally pulled the trigger on my abdominoplasty And liposuction. I have two Beautiful kids and a wonderful husband. This is for me and I can't wait for the results.
Today was my surgery and I was petrified when I arrived. But the clinic staff did an amazing on calming my nerves down. They Said if I wasn't crying they would be more worried and it was totally normal.
Arrived at the surgery center at 6 AM and they took me back a little after 630am and did all the preop work. I was in surgery a little bit before 730; A little happy juice and I was off to lala land. Surgery lasted about 3 hours. Next thing you know I was awake and came out of the anesthesia great.
The pain is generally localized to where they did the liposuction. I had he Exparel and that really is working wonders. I had recliner chair delivered It is I godsend. They did send me home with a catheter and the thing is god awful I'm pretty sure it's coming out tonight
Today was my surgery and I was petrified when I arrived. But the clinic staff did an amazing on calming my nerves down. They Said if I wasn't crying they would be more worried and it was totally normal.
Arrived at the surgery center at 6 AM and they took me back a little after 630am and did all the preop work. I was in surgery a little bit before 730; A little happy juice and I was off to lala land. Surgery lasted about 3 hours. Next thing you know I was awake and came out of the anesthesia great.
The pain is generally localized to where they did the liposuction. I had he Exparel and that really is working wonders. I had recliner chair delivered It is I godsend. They did send me home with a catheter and the thing is god awful I'm pretty sure it's coming out tonight
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UPDATED FROM vpochman
2 days post
Day 1-2 post op
vpochmanMarch 15, 2020
Day 1 post op
Yesterday, I had my first follow up appointment and was able to peek a bit at my tummy. I was laying down so not the greatest view. Doc says everything is looking good. Pain today was present. I would call it a 5/6 out of 10. Manageable with muscle relaxer and Percocet at night.
Day 2 post op
Easier to move today. Been managing pain with Tylenol and Advil during the day, I would say a 3/10. I am already sick of sleeping in the power recliner and miss my bed. But it really does help. Tomorrow I am going to finally shower. I was allowed to today, but opted to wait. I did change out my binder and change my dressings and that was enough to wear me out. I’ll post pictures tomorrow before shower.
Yesterday, I had my first follow up appointment and was able to peek a bit at my tummy. I was laying down so not the greatest view. Doc says everything is looking good. Pain today was present. I would call it a 5/6 out of 10. Manageable with muscle relaxer and Percocet at night.
Day 2 post op
Easier to move today. Been managing pain with Tylenol and Advil during the day, I would say a 3/10. I am already sick of sleeping in the power recliner and miss my bed. But it really does help. Tomorrow I am going to finally shower. I was allowed to today, but opted to wait. I did change out my binder and change my dressings and that was enough to wear me out. I’ll post pictures tomorrow before shower.
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March 15, 2020
Hi...glad to have found you and hope you're doing well in these early recovery days. You're 6 days ahead of me. I go in Monday. March 16...YIKES is how I'm feeling.
Amazed you 1st P.O. appt is so quick and you're able to shower so soon. I'm expecting my 1st P.O. appt will be 7 days after surgery. Hope your pain is lessening each day and looking forward to following your recovery. Happy Healing.
March 23, 2020
Hi..yes all went well and I go in today for my 1st 7 day P.O. appt. I did well progressing each day until day 6 literally kicked me in my A$$. Of all things was unable to move my bowels. Took 24 hours of leaking every 11/2 to 2 hrs.,cleaning up, and feeling miserable. Finally passed Saturday morning but the ordeal set me back a day...depleted my energy and was unable to eat for a day. Praying my P.O. shows I'm healing and expect drains will be removed. Overall i feel good again.
UPDATED FROM vpochman
3 days post
Post op at 3
vpochmanMarch 15, 2020
It is true...pain gets better every day! Today I showered and it felt amazing to wash my hair. The only difficult part i have had is the constipation. I bought the stool softeners but totally forgot to take them. I will be taking them daily this week, because ouch is all I can say. Oh and coughing.. I can’t even describe the pain. Other than those two things, everything is going well. My mind seems ahead of where my body is and I just want to jump in and get things done and I need to remind myself to rest.
Snapped a couple of pictures George getting in the shower and I am really happy with how everything looks. Can’t wait for the swelling to go down. Good luck all.
Snapped a couple of pictures George getting in the shower and I am really happy with how everything looks. Can’t wait for the swelling to go down. Good luck all.
Welcome to the community, I look forward to following your journey!