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Tummy Tuck/umbilical Hernia Repair/lipo
UPDATED FROM Erikarod41611
8 days post
8 dpo
Feeling better everyday! The first week was pretty hard I’m not gonna lie. Never took any narcotics or opioids so I’m proud of that. Haven’t even took Tylenol in 2 days. The hardest part so far is not sleeping! I’m lucky to get 5 hours of that. No naps or anything either so it’s been draining! I can almost stand up straight but can’t really stand longer then 5 mins without feeling completely winded! I’m hoping I regain some stamina soon. I did have my 5 day post op checkup. Everything looked good including my new belly! I can’t believe how flat I am. Still have 2 drains in that can’t come out until I I have 25 cc of fluid or less for 48 hours. Hoping next week they’ll come out!
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UPDATED FROM Erikarod41611
1 day post
It happened
I had my surgery Friday at 8:30sm! I am so glad I didn’t chicken out. I don’t even remember falling asleep. I just remembering being in recovery. All that is a blur honestly. I didn’t leave the hospital until 5:30pm. The only crappy thing is I’ve puked twice. Probably from the GA. My mouth is so dry I tried to eat some plain toast but that didn’t work out. I’ve been drinking Gatorade and water. Hopefully tomorrow I’ll be better. I haven’t taken any pain pills. I’m proud of that because I hate being on any narcotics. I’m prettt sore but the pain isn’t as horrible as I thought. I’ve been walking around often that actually helps a lot. Can’t sleep for more then an hour at a time it seems which sucks but it is what it is. Glad it’s all done and I can just focus on healing!
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March 4, 2020
I can totally relate to you. I had my surgery on 2/20 and am in recovery mode as well. So far, so good. I still can’t stand up straight but I’m getting there. I also ordered two compression garments to replace the binder. The first week was definitely the hardest but it’s getting much better each day. So glad I did this. It was a gift to myself for my upcoming 50th birthday. Hang in there and good luck!
UPDATED FROM Erikarod41611
1 day pre
Surgery is tomorrow
Not sure if anyone is going to follow this or not but I’ve found looking at Real self and other support groups helpful. I have to be at the hospital at 6am and surgery is at 8am. 4.5 hours was blocked for surgery and the nurse said he typically uses that fill time. I am absolutely anxiety ridden more because of going under general anesthesia. I just want to be ok for my 3 girls and husband. I wasn’t required to do pre op but I definitely did with my primary. Nothing was too out of wack except I had a UTI so I’m on antibiotics for it. I just hope everything goes smoothly!
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