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carolinanurse

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« on: December 31, 2007, 05:51:00 pm »
Hello from the flatlands!!  I saw my PS today also.  Finally got my second drain removed.  Everything is healing very nicely. told today to massage, massage, massage. I still have to take it easy the next few weeks because of the hysterectomy, but I have been trying to stay active by walking. I am completely amazed at how I look (so is my DH!!)  Went to a swimsuit store yesterday and was able to try on any style of bottom I wanted-NEVER been able to do that my whole life.  I still feel like i\'m going to wake up from a dream.  My outside matches my inside!!  I\'m glad to hear everyone is doing well!!---

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« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2007, 06:04:00 pm »
All is well here although the stomach bug about killed me!  The vomitting hurt much worse than any of the surgery pain!  Glad to see that you all are doing well.

I love my flat stomach!  I haven\'t had too much swelling, which is good since I am very active.  I\'ve started walking daily but it\'s killing me not to be able to run or bike until the 6 week mark.  PS said no exercise other than walking :(  

My only concern is the left side of the incision...I\'m afraid I may have to have a revision.  I\'m thinking it\'s a little puppy ear :)

Are any of you using scar creams?  If so, what?  I\'m thinking of using Kelo-cote, which my dermatologist (who is addicted to plastic surgery) recommended.

Am I the only one who isn\'t seeing their PS until 6 weeks?---
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« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2007, 06:51:00 pm »
That\'s one of the most inspiring and sweetest things I\'ve heard anybody say--"My outside matches my inside!"  Thanks for the thought!  I hope mine do after jan. 31!!!---
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« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2008, 08:40:00 am »
happy new year ladies!  
it sounds like everyone is doing relatively well.  that\'s good.  i\'m doing pretty darn good.  still haven\'t seen my incision...covered in tape.  go back to PS on 3 Jan, guess i\'ll get to see it then.  skin has been itching...lotion helps.  been mostly wearing yoga pants and tshirts around the house.  we went to a neighbors to celebrate new years and i only had one pair of pants that would fit...they were all too big.  i\'m down approx 8 pounds, but my waist is so tiny.  i go back to work on Monday.  i will need some belts wear with my pant suits.  :)---
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« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2008, 01:01:00 pm »
Hey TY!!!!

I had my surgery on the 13th and I am sooo happy w/ my flat tummy!!
I have had a lil swelling but nothing bad, can\'t wait to get back into my pre-op pants though, they are a lil tight, the binder don\'t help much though.
but over all feeling great!!!
I\'m glad you thought of this though, it\'s cool to see how everybodys doing!---
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« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2008, 04:05:00 pm »
Hey girls!!

I went in on 12/10 and am doing ok!  I am totally loving my results, and have already been out on the town prancing around in tight(er) tops that I never would have been able to pull off before!  I had my drains removed at 2wks, and haven\'t had any swellhell (knock on wood) days or had any itching.  Weird how everyone is different.  I love my incision, it\'s hidden by all the bathings suits I own, and my belly button - well - I\'m just happy that I can see it for the first time in my life!!

My main complaint is a headache that I\'ve had for the last four days.  It\'s almost dibilitating, and makes me SO tired.  I haven\'t slept well for over a week, and I start work (a new job!) tomorrow and I\'m a little worried.

I just am so happy with the results so far, the only thing that will make it better is PS clearance to go to the gym!  I\'ve seen him four times already, and have another appt on Jan 9th, when I believe that we\'ll start talking scar therapy and stuff.  Otherwise, I wear my binder 24/7 and am really really ecstatic with my decision!

Thanks for starting this thread Ty!

Have a great week my TT sisters!!

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« Reply #6 on: December 31, 2007, 05:26:00 pm »
Hey Ty!!
You read my mind...I was thinking about all the girls from our week just today.

My update...overall I feel great. My tummy is healing nicely. My breasts on the other hand are having a bit of a setback. They are very sore right now. I think it is from friction & my kids always being on them. Also, I have a small infection at the base of my right breast where the internal stich made it\'s way to the surface. Pretty yucky but looks like it is healing.

I am all clear for exercise...but like you, I should start with just walking. I have been doing a little bit but really need to do more. I am re-focused on my weight loss and have been on-point all week!! The scale actually went under 120lbs for the 1st time in 20 yrs yesterday. 119lbs!!! Woo-Hoo!! I still have more to lose to really get the results that I paid for...if you kwim?

I am not itchy anymore, I have been applying Eurcerin moisturizing creme at least 2x per day....this is also when I massage the incision. My PS recommended doing this.

I went back to work last week on Thursday, just 2 days so it was managable and I don\'t go back again until Wednesday. But, I am back to being a mom 110% of the time.

Hope you have a Happy New Year!!
xoxo

>> Hey girlies,
>>
>> Just wanted to check in with the girls who went in the same week I did for
>> their procedures. The week of 12/10.
>>
>> I\'m doing well, I\'ll be back to work on Wednesday. I am planning to pace
>> myself and I\'ll take a few half days if I need to.
>>
>> Went to PS today and he said I could increase my activity gradually and to
>> just listen to my body.
>>
>> I will wait a few more weeks before before I start to get back to the
>> gym.....my plan is just to walk the track and gradually increase my walking
>> speed over time before returning to my weights class. Hopefully, I can do
>> that by March 1st.
>>
>> My scars appear to be healing nicely though the itching is driving me
>> insane.
>>
>> Hope all is well with u girls!
>>
>> Take care and happy new year to you!
>>
>> Peace and blessings,
>> Ty---
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« Reply #7 on: December 31, 2007, 05:42:00 pm »
Hi All My Sistahs!

I had my TT on 12/13 and I cannot tell a lie - it has been tough\":-(\"  

I had a lot of pain and my breathing was really shallow for a few days. I went to the ER last week about it (at the insistance of friends) and was told by the ER doc, after a cat scan that I did not have a blood close - Halleluhjah! - but I did need to do more deep breathing to help expand my lungs better. I had also been running a low grade temp every night but that has since stopped. I still have a lot of bruising, swelling and a senoma which I am sure my PS will drain when I see her next week.

Now, I am just mainly tired. I sleep about 10 hours a day and night and I don\'t have much energy. But, it is getting better. I cannot imagine those of you who are back to work already! wooohoooooo! Good for ya!

This has been a tough journey for me but I am really beginning to see how cute the new me is going to be LOL

This board has really been a comfort and an inspiration for me and I thank for God for you all!

Happy New Year!
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« Reply #8 on: December 31, 2007, 06:00:00 pm »
>> Hey Ty!!
>> You read my mind...I was thinking about all the girls from our week just
>> today.
>>
>> My update...overall I feel great. My tummy is healing nicely. My breasts
>> on the other hand are having a bit of a setback. They are very sore right
>> now. I think it is from friction & my kids always being on them. Also, I
>> have a small infection at the base of my right breast where the internal
>> stich made it\'s way to the surface. Pretty yucky but looks like it is
>> healing.
>>
>> I am all clear for exercise...but like you, I should start with just
>> walking. I have been doing a little bit but really need to do more. I am
>> re-focused on my weight loss and have been on-point all week!! The scale
>> actually went under 120lbs for the 1st time in 20 yrs yesterday. 119lbs!!!
>> Woo-Hoo!! I still have more to lose to really get the results that I paid
>> for...if you kwim?
>>
>> I am not itchy anymore, I have been applying Eurcerin moisturizing creme
>> at least 2x per day....this is also when I massage the incision. My PS
>> recommended doing this.
>>
>> I went back to work last week on Thursday, just 2 days so it was managable
>> and I don\'t go back again until Wednesday. But, I am back to being a mom
>> 110% of the time.
>>
>> Hope you have a Happy New Year!!
>> xoxo

Hey jmf,

So glad to hear that you are on the mend. And congrats on the weight loss....don\'t go too far with it and lose all the junk in ur trunk as my hubby would say.....lol.

We definitely cannot put the mommy duties off for long can we?!

Do take care of yourself and remember still to rest, rest, rest you hear!

Thanks for the Eucerin tip....I am going to get some!

We will keep in touch.

And Happy New Year!

Ty
>>
>> >> Hey girlies,
>> >>
>> >> Just wanted to check in with the girls who went in the same week I did
>> for
>> >> their procedures. The week of 12/10.
>> >>
>> >> I\'m doing well, I\'ll be back to work on Wednesday. I am planning to
>> pace
>> >> myself and I\'ll take a few half days if I need to.
>> >>
>> >> Went to PS today and he said I could increase my activity gradually and
>> to
>> >> just listen to my body.
>> >>
>> >> I will wait a few more weeks before before I start to get back to the
>> >> gym.....my plan is just to walk the track and gradually increase my
>> walking
>> >> speed over time before returning to my weights class. Hopefully, I can
>> do
>> >> that by March 1st.
>> >>
>> >> My scars appear to be healing nicely though the itching is driving me
>> >> insane.
>> >>
>> >> Hope all is well with u girls!
>> >>
>> >> Take care and happy new year to you!
>> >>
>> >> Peace and blessings,
>> >> Ty
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tyneville

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« Reply #9 on: December 31, 2007, 06:09:00 pm »
>> Hi All My Sistahs!
>>
>> I had my TT on 12/13 and I cannot tell a lie - it has been tough\":-(\"  
>>
>> I had a lot of pain and my breathing was really shallow for a few days. I
>> went to the ER last week about it (at the insistance of friends) and was
>> told by the ER doc, after a cat scan that I did not have a blood close -
>> Halleluhjah! - but I did need to do more deep breathing to help expand my
>> lungs better. I had also been running a low grade temp every night but that
>> has since stopped. I still have a lot of bruising, swelling and a senoma
>> which I am sure my PS will drain when I see her next week.
>>
>> Now, I am just mainly tired. I sleep about 10 hours a day and night and I
>> don\'t have much energy. But, it is getting better. I cannot imagine those
>> of you who are back to work already! wooohoooooo! Good for ya!
>>
>> This has been a tough journey for me but I am really beginning to see how
>> cute the new me is going to be LOL
>>
>> This board has really been a comfort and an inspiration for me and I thank
>> for God for you all!
>>
>> Happy New Year!

Oh girl...I am sorry it\'s been such a rough ride.

Rest, rest, rest. I still find myself sleeping extra hours after being up awhile. Hoping I can work full days without being completely exhausted.

Just know that things will get better each passing day!

Keep up posted and Happy New Year!

Peace to you,
Ty
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« Reply #10 on: December 31, 2007, 06:16:00 pm »
Ha-HA!! If only I had some junk in my trunk!! I am a butt-less wonder. I should have had the fat transferred to my rear!! No worries about overdoing it.
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« Reply #11 on: December 31, 2007, 06:20:00 pm »
Jen, sorry to hear you were so sick...that is awful. I have been lucky so ar...knock on wood!

I saw my dr. on day 8, to remove the staples,stiches & drains, then one week later, I was scheduled to see him again on the 16th...which would be another 3 weeks but now with my infection I will see him this Wednesday as well.

Re: scar creams-my PS said none were necessary. Massage was the only requirement. For the itchies & redness he recommended a moisturizer. It has helped alot. I have some merderma I may use down the line, once all is healed.

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« Reply #12 on: December 31, 2007, 06:22:00 pm »
Wow, you are brave. I am NOT ready for a swimsuit. I still HATE my rear view. I will firm & trim that up before swimsuit shopping. But, yes the FLAT belly is just AMAZING!!!!!!!! Love it!!!!!!!!!---
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« Reply #13 on: December 31, 2007, 06:23:00 pm »
You sure have had a rough ride. Keep your eye on the prize & it will all be worth it!!

feel better soon!!!!!!!!!!
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« Reply #14 on: December 31, 2007, 06:30:00 pm »
Hey Girls!!
I had my surgery on the 11th and I feel great. Im ready to go back to work. I\'ve not used my binder for two days. Though my lower back gets sore I can get through the day ok.  My scar is healing nice. I think Im swollen a bit and I did measure my hips and waist to my pre op size ... I was kind of suprised that I lost inches in my hips but gained in my waist????  Also I don\'t know about you all but I can\'t stop eating. I\'ve been like crazy....I don\'t know if it\'s the holidays or bordum or what I need to go back to work and a normal schedule so I can stop eating!!!! Hope everyone else is doing well and keeps us all posted!!

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