I’m so thankful that I found Dr. Maguire and his practice

So today I’m 5 days post-op without drains. My drains have fallen. I have no clue as to how. My last one fell 2 days ago. It has been really hard moving around, dressing, showering, anything basically with them. I guess the compression garment and the parties were pulling on them (had to wear panties because my period decided to show up smh). Well today, I have to go to see Dr. Maguire to check for possible seromas. Which I’m pretty sure I have. I feel more swollen than day one, and I feel uncomfortable when I touch my lower abdomen. I was draining 40-60cc every couple of hours, so I’m sure I have built up fluids inside because I was still draining a lot when my drains came out.

I’m now able to stand up a little more, although it feels weird and I’m scared too because my skin feels tight. I try to stand rect little by little each day. Sleeping on an angle is getting more uncontrollable by the day, specially since I don’t have a recliner, and I have to improvise with wedge pillows.

Regarding the results, I’m very satisfied. A learning surgeon was present during my surgery and took pics. She was so kind of showing me and even told me 8lbs of fat + skin was removed. So I feel 8 lbs lighter lol!!! Regardthe pain, I’m doing ok with advil. I don’t feel much pain now, I feel discomfort and soreness on my abdomen from the muscle repair. My scar is healing beautifully, it’s starting to itch, which I’ve hear that’s normal and good. I let my incision dry out twice a day, while my garment is in the washer. I don’t like having it covered up all the time because I don’t want it to get sweaty. I also been cleaning it with hibiclens, and blow drying it with cold air. I’m looking into good quality and surgeon approved scar silicone gels for the appearance of the scar. I know I have to wait about 3 more weeks until I can start messing with it. But, honestly, I feel like I have been reborn. Very content and satisfy with Dr. Maguire and his practice. Very thankful!

Today is day 5 post up. Had my consultation because my drains fell out too soon. Dr. Maguire removed the fluid that was accumulated right around my incision area. 50 cc was resting right there!!! I felt so uncomfortable, bloated, my stomach felt weird, jiggly, and it would make water sound when I did rapid movement. Crazy! After the in office drainage with a needle, I feel way better. Dr. Maguire also removed some of the stitches surrounding my bellybutton. My next consultation is on Thursday (day 7 post op). He will be removing the remaining stitches, removing fluids if needed or insert a catheter if I’m producing too much fluids. So far I feel good, pain is like on a 3-4. Not even that, it’s just discomfort, and weird sensation to the area. Still feeling sore on the abdomen. This pics are of today, before I got the seroma drained.