Ahhhhh the Relief - ThinnerTimes

Tashini · 01-08-2008, 12:34 PM

I had a post-op check up today and the nurse kindly removed some stray bits of soluble stitches from me and lawwwwwd I can sit down without feeling I am sitting on razor blades

My wounds, in particular my open groin wound, are healing very well. My TT is doing pretty good although it does look like I will be left with skin tags which they fondly call dog-ears where my apron was but they will check it again in another few weeks to see how the swelling goes. I can have this revised at a later time if I want it.

I've decided to go back to work part-time on Monday - not ready to go full time yet as I can't sit up for long stretches.

Overall I am feeling very positive.

T xxx

SueRN · 01-08-2008, 01:03 PM

Girl I hear ya! I had 2 Jp drains in my crotch for 12 days. I swear I heard a chorus of angels sing and a flock of doves fly overhead when they pulled them out!!!!! Just don't push it. Starting back part time is good. Remember that you can't lift over 5 lbs for 8 weeks. And you will be very tired. I went back to work 3.5 weeks post op and started back on a Wed. I actually left early that first day as I was so tired and I have a desk job. I'm also the type to over do when I feel better. I had a "dog ear" on my right hip and had that revised last March after the orginal surgery in Dec 2006. Just had my thighs revised on 12-21-07 and am back in compression garments. Glad you are doing well. Keep us posted. Sue

Gina in NY · 01-08-2008, 02:01 PM

Oh - I STILL have one. After 5 months!! When I went in for my 6 week check-up, we thought we had them all, but there is still one there. Since I drive 90 minutes to get there, I'm not going for one silly stich, but March seems very far away!

I agree that you should really take it easy. You'll feel it if you don't and that achiness can stick around. I'll assume you have a desk job and will not be lifting I-beams or anything...

And those dog ears can be taken off right in the office I think...I don't have any, but they mentioned it to me before my surgery.

So heal well!!

twodogsmom · 01-10-2008, 10:27 AM

I had a JP for 4 weeks. It was still sucking but often just sucked air and filled with air and then it didn't suck drainage. It still pulled 100-200 cc of really fluid a day tho. I was scheduled to go in today and have it removed since I got real insistent with my doc, and guess what, it just cvame out today by itself! God has a way of taking these things into His own hands! Since I haven't heard from their office yet after calling about this 2 hrs ago, I don't expect to need to see them til next week! Yeah! Other than the slightly uncomfortable binder and sore abs, I feel pretty good-but the abdominoplasty was excruciatingly painful. The mastopexy looks great and was not painful at all!

~ Cat ~ · 02-04-2008, 03:26 AM

Hi Tash!

Glad to hear you are healing well! I get my new boobs on Feb 22nd.

Love

Andrea x x

Tashini · 02-04-2008, 03:30 AM

OMG Cat

I so owe you a phone call - I've been so out of it recently (no net, no sleep and just generally flipping knackered) but WILL call you this week. Just in case my lil fluffy head forgets send me an abusive text midweek lol

T xxx

~ Cat ~ · 02-04-2008, 04:53 AM

No probs, I know some folks have a life unlike me!

Hope your recovering OK, cant wait for my new boobs!