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Big Girl All my Life but Have Kept 130 Pounds off for the Last 12 Years....Flat Side Here I Come! - Wichita, KS
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April 21 is my flat side date. I will be having...
$6,500
April 21 is my flat side date. I will be having lipo of flanks and muscle repair and decided to get my chin/neck lipo'd too while I'm under! I also paid extra for a pain pump. I also am staying the night in skilled hands as I am a DVT risk. I live about two hours from the surgical center, but this is the doc I believed in. I understand that (and HOPE) this will ease much pain for the first three days. Being more comfortable for me the first three days will be crucial in the healing process. I have a large panni and have NO idea what it will be like with out it. I have had a belly ALL MY LIFE! I just turned 50 and this is my birthday present. Thanks to RS posts and the strong ladies sharing their stories here, I feel much better about this procedure. None the less I am scared, nervous, doubting myself, and doubting myself! I have to say that research and interviewing doctors helped make my decision easier. I saw three docs and have researched now for many months. I will post photos and updates after surgery.
UPDATED FROM jodinewme
2 days post
day two post op...
Hi ladies. .I'm two days on the flat side...doing pretty good. I had a moment of nausea.....OM G...warning to all...THE PAIN WAS EXCRUCIATING. .. While throwing up. The only other weird thing was right after surgery...I was getting up to pee..and my throat closed off..scary...it only happened twice and was in hospital when it happened. So had nurses on it right away. This morning I took MOM...drank tea and water. I am getting concerned about the poo..part. have burning sensations. ..but motivating around....not brave enough to look under bandages...yet...surprisingly not looking forward to shower. And I thought I might be anxious for shower. I have great help....oh has anyone just not felt hungry??...I thought not eating since MONDAY night I would be famished....anyone like this?
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June 21, 2015
Thanks for the warning! So sorry that you had to throw up! {{{HUGS}}} I guess your nausea could have made you not hungry. My PS said that having muscle repair and tt would decrease your appetite also, so I'm wondering if all the squishing of the muscle repair did that for you too? At least you aren't starving and can't eat. Hope you could drink to not get dehydrated.
UPDATED FROM jodinewme
5 days post
5 days post op
Hey all. I am feeling my recovery is going fairly good. I have been a little weepy today..I suppose it is time for antidepressant. I have had two showers now...and only peeking at this cut, swollen, black and blue, drain carrying mess. I want to slowly adjust as 45 years of tummy is GONE overnight. Yes at 5 years old I was conscience of my tummy. My first post op appointment is tomorrow. ...I sure hope the drains come out. The drainage is becoming less and less...only 15cc..In each at a six hour period. Only taking pain meds, twice in 24 hours...doing fine that way. I'm sure tomorrow. ..I may take 3! Our drive is an hour and 1/2 one way to doctors office...happy healing everyone.
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June 21, 2015
Wow! The drive sounds long! How did you do? That is great that your pain isn't where you need to take a lot of pain meds. I've read that the weepy and some mood swings are normal. I hope that you told your PS. I've also read where most PS give anti anxiety pills. I'm guessing for anxiety and to help the pain meds do their job? Not sure though. Hope you are doing great now and that the pain is tolerable. Looking forward to updates and any photos that you want to share. I find out next week if I can schedule my tt surgery or have to wait another three months. Continued Happy Healing!
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