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19 Days Post Op and Loving Life!
It's been 19 days since full TT with lipo and muscle repair. First week is tough, but you can do it! Every day gets easier. For anyone questioning how much help you will need, I'll share my experience but everyone is different (im a single mom of a 13 year old & 3 year old) First 4 days my kids spent with their father and i was at my parents house so that I wouldn't be alone. Day of surgery I needed no help. Due to the anesthesia ( I suspect) I was in no pain. I was walking around and felt like a champ. Days 2-4 were rough. I walked by myself but with a cane (I was kicking myself for not buying/renting a walker) I couldn't do the stairs without severe pain, so I just stayed upstairs. I put a small fridge in my room for easy access to water, jello, protein shakes ect. I showered on the 5th day and did this by myself. I couldve showered the day after surgery, but did NOT feel up to it and the nurse said that was fine. I had a no-slip bath mat and a chair from my kitchen table in the tub. Kept soap, shampoo and a cup in reach for easy washing/ rinsing while sitting. First week I got tired very easy and had to have a place to sit in every room. By the way, I didn't have drains to take care of.
Dr Claytor uses a no-drain technique. I slept in my bed from day one with no problems. I had about 6-7 pillows. Getting in and out wasnt so bad because i slept almost sitting up anyway. I would just swing my legs over the side and use my cane to lift up. I cant stress enough how much a walker wouldve helped me every day! Trust me when I say BUY A WALKER. They are cheap and you'll be happy you did! By the second week, I was definitely better but questioning whether I would be well enough to return to work the following week. I took 2 weeks off. It felt impossible to be work-ready in just 5 more days but I was! You will be surprised at how fast you turn corners in your recovery. Two days before my return to work, I was driving, walking straight and felt more like myself. Work the first week went ok. I worked 7 hour days and honestly, should've left at the 5th-6th hour. Very swollen, sore by the time I got home. Speaking of swelling....YOU WILL BE SWOLLEN and for months! These first weeks ARE NOT your final results so don't panic! I still have not weighed or measured myself because that would be silly. My results so far are nothing short of amazing but I'm still healing and swollen as a SOB. At the end of the day, I feel like Violet the blueberry from Willy Wonker and need to be juiced! The best advise I can give to anyone about to go through this is breathe, relax and be patient! It's all worth it in the end I promise!
Dr Claytor uses a no-drain technique. I slept in my bed from day one with no problems. I had about 6-7 pillows. Getting in and out wasnt so bad because i slept almost sitting up anyway. I would just swing my legs over the side and use my cane to lift up. I cant stress enough how much a walker wouldve helped me every day! Trust me when I say BUY A WALKER. They are cheap and you'll be happy you did! By the second week, I was definitely better but questioning whether I would be well enough to return to work the following week. I took 2 weeks off. It felt impossible to be work-ready in just 5 more days but I was! You will be surprised at how fast you turn corners in your recovery. Two days before my return to work, I was driving, walking straight and felt more like myself. Work the first week went ok. I worked 7 hour days and honestly, should've left at the 5th-6th hour. Very swollen, sore by the time I got home. Speaking of swelling....YOU WILL BE SWOLLEN and for months! These first weeks ARE NOT your final results so don't panic! I still have not weighed or measured myself because that would be silly. My results so far are nothing short of amazing but I'm still healing and swollen as a SOB. At the end of the day, I feel like Violet the blueberry from Willy Wonker and need to be juiced! The best advise I can give to anyone about to go through this is breathe, relax and be patient! It's all worth it in the end I promise!
TT Done! Holy pain!
TT was done on Monday! Surgery went well. Holy friggn pain! I was hoping to be one of the women who pulled through without much pain. I was dreaming! Ok, so it's tolerable but still sucks. I'm reading my post from above with all the things to remember and im glad I saved that.
The past two days have been rough! YIKES
The past two days have been rough! YIKES
Just when you least expect...
My mother is on board. I told her about my upcoming surgery and she was more than supportive. Naturally, elective surgery isn't going to make any parents jump for joy, but she definately is on my side. This is a HUGE weight off my shoulders. Feeling excited more than ever! I haven't been feeling scared at all, just anxious to get it done and start recovery.
I'm reading blogs everyday and I've made a mental note of a few things:
1. Emotions will be on a coaster ride.
2. I will be swollen. Don't freak out! It could last 6 months or more.
3. I will not be up and running any time soon. Deal with it. I just put my body through hell.
4. I'm not going to wake up a size
6 and this wasn't really about weight loss to begin with. My saggy, baggy, belly is gone! That's what this was about.
7. Emotions will be on a coaster ride..... I feel as though I'm going to need to read this one twice!
I'm hoping to remember these, or at least remember to read over them after surgery. Anyone have any words of wisdom to get through recovery?
I'm reading blogs everyday and I've made a mental note of a few things:
1. Emotions will be on a coaster ride.
2. I will be swollen. Don't freak out! It could last 6 months or more.
3. I will not be up and running any time soon. Deal with it. I just put my body through hell.
4. I'm not going to wake up a size
6 and this wasn't really about weight loss to begin with. My saggy, baggy, belly is gone! That's what this was about.
7. Emotions will be on a coaster ride..... I feel as though I'm going to need to read this one twice!
I'm hoping to remember these, or at least remember to read over them after surgery. Anyone have any words of wisdom to get through recovery?
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
135 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
I cannot say enough good things about Dr Claytor, Dr Baker, the RN's and staff. Simply PHENOMENAL. Dr Claytor is an artist! Everything from surgery, follow-up care and results are nothing short of perfect. I would recommend Atlantic Plastic Surgery to anyone.