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1 Day Post Op and Doing Great.

UPDATED FROM MamaBear_3
1 month post

5 weeks post op

M
MamaBear_3
WORTH IT$11,550
I have been back at work for a couple weeks now and am doing great. I will say that I have had to buy mutiple different types of spanx. Depending on what I'm doing, some of them can get uncomfortable. I also had to go out and buy a large last week and now a medium this week. I am also being forced to buy clothes because although I am only 5 weeks post, my clothes are too big. I still have bad days though like today. I have been so swollen I could hardly get around without something hurting. I dont recall doing anything to cause it but we will see tomorrow.

MamaBear_3's provider

John C. Pedersen, MD, FACS

John C. Pedersen, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 45 Reviews
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Replies (2)

I
November 1, 2020
You look great!
M
November 2, 2020
Thank you!
V
December 3, 2020
YOU LOOK AWESOME!! I HAVE AN INITIAL CONSULTATION SOON, BUT IDK HOW TO GO ABOUT FINANCING, ANY ADVICE HELPS :)
UPDATED FROM MamaBear_3
20 days post

3 week update

M
MamaBear_3
On Thursday I had started draining from my incision which was surprising. I went into the office and was told it was just drainage and nothing to worry about. It has since stopped and my incision is looking very good and less red. I go back to work this week and finally feel like I can actually handle it okay now. I feel rather normal now other than swelling.

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A
October 13, 2020
This is promising to read. I plan to return to work 2 weeks post, but I will be working from home. I may try to return sooner if I am up to it, but we will see.

How was the drain removal process? Please keep sharing!
M
October 31, 2020
Sorry for the delayed response. Getting the drain out wasn't too bad. It is very quick but you do get a sharp burning pain.
UPDATED FROM MamaBear_3
11 days post

Drain will be coming out this week

M
MamaBear_3
My fluid output in my drain has been less than 20 cc since Friday. I'll call to make my appointment on Monday to get it out finally. Today I noticed less swelling and the bruising is starting to go away. I can see a figure forming instead of a bunch of swelling now.

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