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Good Gracious To Life!
Guys ... when I say the soreness (not necessarily pain) is horrible, it's HORRIBLE!
Surgery Day: I was home by approximately 2pm and was put straight to bed. Learning to get in and out of bed without pain seemed like a riddle created by a diabolical evil genius. However, by noon PO day 1 were on expert level, LLS! The percocet and muscle relaxers were my bestest friends EVER!
PO day 1: Was a blur ...
PO day 2: I has my first PO visit with nurse Kim. I hadn't been nauseous since surgery, but as soon as the car started moving, it felt like I had to blow chuncks. Anyone who has had a TT can attest to the fact that this is one of the worst pains to be felt. Nurse Kim removed my dressings and said everything looks good. I, on the other hand, didn't get a chance to peek. My focus on trying not to hurl all over the both of us. She gave instructions to empty the drains one per day, to shower and apply neosporine to my incisions. I was also given an extra compression garment to wear while the other is being washed. My next appointment is scheduled for 12/29.
PO day 3: Merry Christmas, everyone! I have to admit that seeing the kids so happy masked any pain/discomfort that was felt. I FINALLY ... after drinking 3 cups in as many days of Smooth Moves tea, POOPED! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ME! Oh, and my appetite returned. Although only to eat a little, I did eat Christmas dinner.
Surgery Day: I was home by approximately 2pm and was put straight to bed. Learning to get in and out of bed without pain seemed like a riddle created by a diabolical evil genius. However, by noon PO day 1 were on expert level, LLS! The percocet and muscle relaxers were my bestest friends EVER!
PO day 1: Was a blur ...
PO day 2: I has my first PO visit with nurse Kim. I hadn't been nauseous since surgery, but as soon as the car started moving, it felt like I had to blow chuncks. Anyone who has had a TT can attest to the fact that this is one of the worst pains to be felt. Nurse Kim removed my dressings and said everything looks good. I, on the other hand, didn't get a chance to peek. My focus on trying not to hurl all over the both of us. She gave instructions to empty the drains one per day, to shower and apply neosporine to my incisions. I was also given an extra compression garment to wear while the other is being washed. My next appointment is scheduled for 12/29.
PO day 3: Merry Christmas, everyone! I have to admit that seeing the kids so happy masked any pain/discomfort that was felt. I FINALLY ... after drinking 3 cups in as many days of Smooth Moves tea, POOPED! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ME! Oh, and my appetite returned. Although only to eat a little, I did eat Christmas dinner.
22 hours ...
In less than 22 hours I'll be taking that greatly anticipated trip to the flat side while picking up bigger and perkier boobies! My report time is 7:30 am and I'm extremely excited about that! I'm done prepping. So, my main objective today is to relax. I'll update again in the morning with a final set of "before shots". Hopefully, I'll be able to get a couple post op pics before they wrap me up.
One Week To Go ...
I'm trying so hard to keep myself distracted. I'll catch my daydreaming about what I will be doing our feeling 1 week from now. Someone posted a tummy tuck surgery video on YouTube ... I've watched it at least 6 times today ... LLS! One of my coworkers caught me chanting "450 HP!" today and I had to play it off like I was referring to a printer ... LOL! She probably thinks I'm nuts! No one at work knows exactly what type of surgery is being performed next Monday and that's by design. They don't need to know details, but I'm sure they'll figure it out upon my return ... :o)
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Dr. Michael Chiaramonte