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Tummy Tuck with Hernia Repair
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Tummy Tuck with Hernia Repair
Resourceful910905June 5, 2020
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35 yr old mom of two. After having my first child, I acquired a central and umbilical hernia which visually bothered me. Prior to my second child I had an ectopic pregnancy where I needed emergency surgery which left me with a scar that mentally reminded me every day of the child I lost. I was then fortunate to have a second baby via c-sections. So more scars, stretch marks, and my hernias protruded even more and became painful. I decided enough is enough. I decided in Feb 2020 I was going to repair my hernias, and get an tummy tuck which would repair my abdominal walls and reinforce my abdomen not to mention improve my self confidence.
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June 16, 2020
Awww mama! I’m so sorry for your experiences and hope you heal marvellously!
June 16, 2020
Thank you. I’m doing much better now. Almost at 2 wks post-op and the healing journey has been great. Getting my sutures removed in 2 days so once that’s out I’ll feel even better.
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2 days post
Day 2 Post TT
Resourceful910905June 6, 2020
Surgery went well and I was discharged from the hospital yesterday afternoon. In the late evening I was having some painful muscle spasms in my abdomen that lasted mostly all night my pain meds have not even begun to touch the pain I was in. Is this normal? Most say it is but what do you do when they occur? I’m in so much pain (9 out of 10).
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June 6, 2020
I'm 5 days post op from my mommy makeover and it's been a breeze so far, but I know every patients experience is different. Maybe since you had a hernia repaired it was a more involved surgical procedure?? But you shouldn't be a 9/10 pain after taking pain meds. You need to call your doc and they can switch your pain meds around. I'm a nurse and trust me, they'll find something that works!
June 6, 2020
I agree with this comment above. You should contact your PS right away. Sometimes certain pain meds don't work & your PS may need to try another one. Also your PS my want to see you to make sure everything looks/feels ok. Good luck, keep us updated and happy continued healing dear.
June 7, 2020
My surgeon helped me to manage my pain. I feel much better now. Thank you.
June 6, 2020
Congrats on surgery day. But yes the first 3 days I didn’t feel like the pain med helped at all. I was going to ask for something stronger but eventually felt better. I ended up talking one pain pill and then a second 3 hours later. Instead of two every 6 hours. But have someone keep track of that for you.
June 7, 2020
Thanks for the suggestion. My surgeon told me to switch to every 3 hours which took the edge away. Today is day 3 and I feel pretty good. Have only had to take pain meds once today.
June 8, 2020
Sorry to hear you felt that much pain - please do keep us posted anytime how you getting on.
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7 days post
1 week post-op
Resourceful910905June 12, 2020
Appointment went great! Drains where removed. They stung coming out and then after a couple seconds felt normal again. Surgical coverings removed and I finally got to see my surgeons masterpiece.
Surprised I didn’t have any bruising. Stomach is very tight. I can’t fully Stand up yet but by next week I should be walking normal again. Also finally got cleared to take my first shower in 7 days!
Finally feeling normal again! Oh, will take photos tomorrow, it’s been a long day.
Surprised I didn’t have any bruising. Stomach is very tight. I can’t fully Stand up yet but by next week I should be walking normal again. Also finally got cleared to take my first shower in 7 days!
Finally feeling normal again! Oh, will take photos tomorrow, it’s been a long day.
That’s great the you’re back to what may feel like normal. I have a ways to go but I’m taking it day by day. Fortunate to be supported by my husband and children. Looking forward to my first post op appointment.