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So I'm checking back in here, yesterday was one of...
So I'm checking back in here, yesterday was one of those days that you just don't feel like doing anything, I got all moody and kinda bipolar hehehehe, I finally got my hair washed and cleaned up as much as I could since I'm still not able to shower properly.
My massages with the therapist started today, they weren't as painful as I thought except when she rubbed my bruised parts really hard, I almost cried. And she said that it's gonna get worse, so a lot of patience and deep breaths, I got at least 10 more sessions to go. I'm still not wearing the binder, which has kept me very comfortable despite all the drains hanging from my body (beautiful picture hehehe) but I've been told that once you start using it, swelling and pain are much lighter, so we'll see.
Besides that I've felt pretty good, I'm able to walk a bit moreN not that muh thogh because backpain is awfull from bending over all the time. My only concern is that I still havent poop :( it's been almost a week, I've taken stool softeners, milk of magnesia and dairy products like yougurt but nothing! It's completely blocked over there, although (sorry for the explicit) i've been quite gassy, so still waiting.
If any of you have had the same issue please tell me how did you solve it? Hope you're having a great day! Kisses!
My massages with the therapist started today, they weren't as painful as I thought except when she rubbed my bruised parts really hard, I almost cried. And she said that it's gonna get worse, so a lot of patience and deep breaths, I got at least 10 more sessions to go. I'm still not wearing the binder, which has kept me very comfortable despite all the drains hanging from my body (beautiful picture hehehe) but I've been told that once you start using it, swelling and pain are much lighter, so we'll see.
Besides that I've felt pretty good, I'm able to walk a bit moreN not that muh thogh because backpain is awfull from bending over all the time. My only concern is that I still havent poop :( it's been almost a week, I've taken stool softeners, milk of magnesia and dairy products like yougurt but nothing! It's completely blocked over there, although (sorry for the explicit) i've been quite gassy, so still waiting.
If any of you have had the same issue please tell me how did you solve it? Hope you're having a great day! Kisses!
Im back home from my 1rst post-op consult,...
Im back home from my 1rst post-op consult, everything's doing great, doctor removed my bandages and I got to see my new tummy and boobies for the first time WOW! Hello sexy! I've never imagined having my tummy so flat and nice looking! As soon as I go to my computer I'll upload the pics, for some reason my cellphhone won't let me upload any from here.
Drains are still in for a few more days, still can't shower, but mom will help me wash my hair tonight, she's been a real sweetheart, I wouldn't have been able to go through all of this without her ( love yo so much mom!)
Getting out of bed and walking became easier today, but since I suffer from low blood pressure I still get dizzy so, baby steps on that.
My next appointment is on friday, hopefully I get my drains removed on that day, and I also start with massages to help drain and reduce all the swollen areas,I heard that those do hut a little but they're absolutely neccesary to prevent seromas and other complications. My bruises are stll looking big and ugly but not so painfull, only in my inner thighs when Im getting dressed or standing up they hurt a little but no big deal.
So far now I must say it's been absolutely worth it! You'll get good and bad days and some things will be better than others but I don't regret it at all! I would do it again in a hearbeat.
Drains are still in for a few more days, still can't shower, but mom will help me wash my hair tonight, she's been a real sweetheart, I wouldn't have been able to go through all of this without her ( love yo so much mom!)
Getting out of bed and walking became easier today, but since I suffer from low blood pressure I still get dizzy so, baby steps on that.
My next appointment is on friday, hopefully I get my drains removed on that day, and I also start with massages to help drain and reduce all the swollen areas,I heard that those do hut a little but they're absolutely neccesary to prevent seromas and other complications. My bruises are stll looking big and ugly but not so painfull, only in my inner thighs when Im getting dressed or standing up they hurt a little but no big deal.
So far now I must say it's been absolutely worth it! You'll get good and bad days and some things will be better than others but I don't regret it at all! I would do it again in a hearbeat.
Today is my post op day 3: must say it has been...
Today is my post op day 3: must say it has been the wosrt one so far, I'm craving a shower like you have no idea, being on my back all the time has made my back muscles numb and swollen and I dont know the reason why but I woke up with horrible nauseas, I even vomited a little. Just plain juice I had earlier but the movements hurt sooo bad! I took a pill for that and it went away, but taking so many pills is also maing me kinda sick, at least now around 7pm I feel like a completely different person than who I was this morning.
tomorrow is my 1st post op consult with the dr. So I'll let you know how he finds me, I think the drains are staying for a few more days, looks like there's still plenty of liquid inside me. Hope you all have a great week! :)
tomorrow is my 1st post op consult with the dr. So I'll let you know how he finds me, I think the drains are staying for a few more days, looks like there's still plenty of liquid inside me. Hope you all have a great week! :)
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Dr. Ignacio Sousa
I did some research on the top surgeons in my city, since there are so many here, I asked close frends and acquaintances who have had surgery in the past about their experiencies with tehir doctors and asked for an appoinment with my fav 5, after taking in consideration price, reliability and trust in the surgeon, I chose mine.