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You will want to wear the compression garment. It hurt without one and swells without one for me. I am almost 5 months out and still wear a compression tank top all day. I wear the binder while exercising. Be prepared it's a long recovery, but worth it!!!

I was in the hospital for 3 nights. I had trouble getting my pain under control! I am not going to lie... This procedure is painful. Take you meds on time and remember everyday gets better. I also had 2 large hernias repaired which contributed to my pain. Recovery is slow, plan on 2-3 weeks of not doing much. I am 6 weeks out now and feeling good. I still have some discomfort by the end of the day, but nothing terrible. Good luck!

I lost 165 lbs and just had a TT 2 weeks ago. It's amazing and wonderful to see you stomach so flat!! You will love it! Day 2 was the worst, but take the pain meds and you will be fine. I look better that I had hoped at only 2 weeks PO! Surgeon took 5 lbs of skin and I have lost 11 lbs total since day of surgery.

Panni pain..I think most of my pain was related to the 24" incision and the hernia repairs. My belly feels weird numb, tight, painfully to push on, but it is getting better each day. I am PO day 12 and this is the first day I have not had any pain meds. Gonna see how I do without them tonight. I am up and walking around a lot and just trying to take it easy, but not too easy. Sleeping can be challenging as it I hard to get comfy when you can't roll over on your side to change positions. This too shall pass and overall I m thrilled it's my results!!!

CBT, thanks for your reply. I appreciate your unique perspective having had both types of procedures seperatly . I do think the hernia repair had caused the majority of my discomfort. The plastic surgeon thinks so too! I have been able to cut back to 2 pills a day and will work down to 1 at night by the end of week 2. The incision for my panni goes way around to my back on both sides , which is longer than your typical incision I think .

Thanks Sweet Pea! I need to give myself permission to relax!

Thanks for your replies. Complicating my issue is the fact that I am allergic to the derma bond they used on my incision and I am crazy with itching all the time. The Norco helps me relax. I am going to give myself 2 weeks and then see where I'm at with it all. I would like to relax and take the meds like you said. I need to get over the " but I should be all better by now" mentality.

Just wondering ... Any vets who have had plastic surgery how long did you take prescription pain meds? I am 8 days out from my double hernia/panni and still need them. I have spaced them to every 8 hours, but I was hoping not to need them anymore. This surgery was painful!

The marinated mozzarella balls are my favorite snack! I also like the Thai chicken burgers. Love TJ's

Cowgirljane, I can't believe it's been a year already! You have always been a "vet" that I silently looked up to. I am now a vet myself and have lost 160 lbs too ! I am having a hernia repair/ panni next Friday. So ready for it! Thanks for sharing your journey when I was a newbie !

Ok, I updated my info. I have lost 160 lbs.

So excited and scared as hell at the same time! My journey is almost complete . I am 6 lbs from goal and hope to lose that in skin! What are some words of advice you have for me as I prepare for surgery? Things to take to the hospital, things to have on hand at home, what to wear post op...your words of wisdom would mean so much to me!!!

Yeah! Mine is October 17th... Blaze the way girl!

Thank you for your reply! I am anticipating being very uncomfortable. Are you able to do anything 9 days out?

Scheduled for a double hernia repair and panni on July 18th. Any thoughts on how long I might be sleeping in a recliner? Thinking I won't be laying flat in my bed for a while!