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2 week PO and feeling down
I fell into a trap of doing everything right, following all the rules and instructions. The right food, lists of rest, never overdoing it. I expected that everything from surgery to recovery would go well.
Yet at post op day 10 appt, NP with PS didn't remove drains. the volume of my drain volume was less than 20 for several days and the consistency of the blood was watery, however it was merlot color. And she also noticed a slight bruising around my side along with my expressed concern of swelling above my belly button (which I expressed on day 3 post op appt and she said it was normal swelling). Now on day 10, its a concern. Of course I am paranoid trying to read about what causes that even though she already stated it was a hematoma that probably developed early in the recovery process. All sorts of results are popping up like a pulled muscle and causing damage to the muscle repair performed by ps. Now I am worried I did something I wasn't aware of, but my husband who has been by my side the last couple of weeks and he's said no. Honestly-he wouldn't let me walk to the bathroom by myself. He monitored everything I did, ate, wore, handled all of my drains, still cleans and changed bandages on my belly button and drains. As of today, only 10cc output per 24 hours, but still resembles merlot colored water.
Did I mention I can't stand up without a pull in the muscle at my sternum? I can sit up straight but can't stand up straight.
The drains, swelling, unexplained bruising and not being able to stand up straight has me pretty emotional. Am I the only one having these problems?
Everything is fine with BA/BL except I can't stand up straight to really see their perkiness. The under the muscle method my PS uses has that sort of flat look at the top. I guess that is expected as the implant is under the muscle. They are hi profile implants and I was hoping to be able wear strapless shirts with out a bra. Not sure if I will be able to do that. Again, maybe it will look different after I can stand up?!?
I haven't taken much pics of the whole package, will work on that tonight.
Yet at post op day 10 appt, NP with PS didn't remove drains. the volume of my drain volume was less than 20 for several days and the consistency of the blood was watery, however it was merlot color. And she also noticed a slight bruising around my side along with my expressed concern of swelling above my belly button (which I expressed on day 3 post op appt and she said it was normal swelling). Now on day 10, its a concern. Of course I am paranoid trying to read about what causes that even though she already stated it was a hematoma that probably developed early in the recovery process. All sorts of results are popping up like a pulled muscle and causing damage to the muscle repair performed by ps. Now I am worried I did something I wasn't aware of, but my husband who has been by my side the last couple of weeks and he's said no. Honestly-he wouldn't let me walk to the bathroom by myself. He monitored everything I did, ate, wore, handled all of my drains, still cleans and changed bandages on my belly button and drains. As of today, only 10cc output per 24 hours, but still resembles merlot colored water.
Did I mention I can't stand up without a pull in the muscle at my sternum? I can sit up straight but can't stand up straight.
The drains, swelling, unexplained bruising and not being able to stand up straight has me pretty emotional. Am I the only one having these problems?
Everything is fine with BA/BL except I can't stand up straight to really see their perkiness. The under the muscle method my PS uses has that sort of flat look at the top. I guess that is expected as the implant is under the muscle. They are hi profile implants and I was hoping to be able wear strapless shirts with out a bra. Not sure if I will be able to do that. Again, maybe it will look different after I can stand up?!?
I haven't taken much pics of the whole package, will work on that tonight.
Typo
Apparently typing on phone while on pain meds and without glasses includes a bunch of typos.
With lots of pain
Surgery was quick
With lots of pain
Surgery was quick
Happy new year!
I'm home withors of pain and awkwardness of siting and standing. Thank god for my husband. Surety was quick, about 4hrs total. County urinate so came him with catheter. I have a follow today-yrs he's opening up on a holiday for his patients.
Off to nap until we head to dr office
Pic attached is the drawing by ps
Off to nap until we head to dr office
Pic attached is the drawing by ps
Provider Review
Dr. Workman put me at ease right away! I was familiar with his credentials and experience, but his personality was perfect for me. He asked me if I was the surgeon what would I do. Wow! He listened, made recommendations but did not push me into something I didn't want. Their office staff is discrete yet super friendly.