Journey to a Better Body - Webster, TX

I made it to the flat side this morning! I went in to my PS office, she has an OR in her office. In the pre-op room ( which was decorated really nicely, I appreciated that touch) they did a pregnancy test, put an IV in, put on compression socks and a hospital gown. My PS then came to draw on my body for my TT and lipo of the thighs. Then walked to the OR where they cleaned my whole body. I then laid on the table and I don't remember anything after that. I believe the procedure took around 4 hours. I vaguely remember parts of the car ride home but nothing about the recovery room.

Since at home I have been in my recliner. I am uncomfortable but not in a lot of pain. Thank God for my husband who is keeping track of my meds, emptying my drains and preparing my snacks. Also, thanks to parents for keeping my two children for about 3 1/2 weeks.

So far I feel prepared for the recovery process. I'm really going to hate the time until I have a shower and I haven't figured out how I am supposed to wear panties with these pesky drains in the way. Otherwise so far so good. I like my PS staff, it was an all female OR staff, which made me very comfortable.

I am feeling okay today. I made a point to walk around the house several times today which tires me out but also makes me feel better and stand straighter. I trying to back off Vicodin a bit- two every 6 hours to 1 every 6 hours then to Tylenol. I think ice packs are helping for soreness, but what is bothering me the most is gas. I took Miralax yesterday which resulted in no BM just super painful gas. So annoying! I took small amount of MOM , because I didn't want to overdo it but I still waiting. TMI, I know but these are the real struggles of the TT, lol!

More TMI that I guess (hope) is normal. My vaginal area is SUPER puffy. It looks odd as it sticks out of my crotchless CG. Someone please tell me it will return to normal.

I'm going for my 2nd post op appt today, I'm 6 days Po. Really hoping to get drains out although a friend told me that it shouldn't be rushed. I am barely draining though, hardly 10cc in a 24 hour period.
Anyway, I found a great combination to keep me moving (I'm talking BM). I take 4 capsules of psyllium husks a day and a digestive enzyme from Whole Foods called Wholezyme and alot of water. Works like a charm.