February/March 08 plastics

[ousooner 1]

I just got back from my 2nd post op appointment and got my drains out. What a relief. It didn't hurt at all, but felt very strange. I got a little twinge up near my ribs. Its hard to believe the tubes went from my thighs up to near my ribs. The Dr said one mor eweek in the binder. Normally she wants 3 weeks, which would be Monday, but she wants me to wear it one week post drains to makes sure everything comes together and no pockets form to collect Fluid. I can handle one more week

[I'm still here 0]

I am glad to hear you are doing well Neal . . . I am hoping to get my second drain out tomorrow. Dr. Heller removed the first one this past Tuesday and that was the wierdest feeling! I had totally prepared myself for it to hurt like crazy, so I was shocked that there was no pain - just that wierd sensation.

I have no doubt over-done it this week, but I am bored out of my mind! My lower back is killing me, but other than that - I have zero pain.

[I'm still here 0]

Good Luck tomorrow LJM - I'll be thinking of you . . . :rolleyes2:

[kareyquilts 1]

Lynne: Glad to hear the zero pain part!

LJM: You are in my thoughts and prayers!

Neal: Do men wear the compression garment or just the binder and then there through?

[ousooner 1]

Lynne: Glad to hear the zero pain part!

LJM: You are in my thoughts and prayers!

Neal: Do men wear the compression garment or just the binder and then there through?

My Dr said I was done a week after my drains came out. I did go buy some Under Armour athletic compression shirts and shorts to wear afterwards. I think I need it to feel more comfortable

[I'm still here 0]

I just got home and am now DRAIN FREE !!! Yay !!! I feel like a new person . . . I am so glad to have that part behind me and Dr. Heller said everything is healing right on time.

Hope everyone else is doing well today - I am anxious to hear from LJM.

[ousooner 1]

I just got home and am now DRAIN FREE !!! Yay !!! I feel like a new person . . . I am so glad to have that part behind me and Dr. Heller said everything is healing right on time.

Hope everyone else is doing well today - I am anxious to hear from LJM.

Great to hear! Mine came out yesterday and your right - its such a relief. Congrats. Glad all is healing well for ya :confused:

[I'm still here 0]

I have a question - I have started experiencing 'heartburn' in the last few days . . . Not like reflux where something comes up, just a burning in my chest, particularly when I lay down. I have never felt this before. Any ideas? Has anyone else had a similar experience since their surgery?

Thanks friends,

[losingjusme 12]

no heartburn yet..

doc wants me primarily on my back... SO not a back sleeper..

i alternated last night between left abd right sife sleeping, may be why im swollen.. he was thinking small pockey of Fluid, but put a needle in thre and nothing came oue... soooo i guess its back sleepung for me

sorry typos

[nina874 48]

Hi all,

i just got back home and it is pretty late now but I have been promising for ages that I will post some pictures so here goes.

http://www.makemeheal.com/pictures/viewAlbum.php?albumid=4951.

the password is tummytuck

I am still really swollen so I am hoping that the best is yet to come!

Nina xxx

[losingjusme 12]

you are beautiful!!!!

look great!

[kareyquilts 1]

Nina: You're a cutie! You're stomach is nice and flat, even with the swelling. I don't see a lot of bruises from the Lipo. How is that going? So glad you're home and all is well. You must still love your PS to be thinking about another surgery. You just look wonderful, can't wait to hear all the gory details!

[kareyquilts 1]

Mommi-hammi: I would call the doc about your chest pain, it probably is heart burn, but you could also have a clot in your lung. You need to call your doc! Let us know how you're doing!

[I'm still here 0]

Do you guys think it is too soon to be worried about the way the incision looks???

Mine is higher than I expected (it's going to be harder to cover in a swimsuit than I thought) and the left side of it looks like it has a 'roll' in it . . .

I don't want to start worrying about it already, but after taking a close look I'm a little freaked out.

[I'm still here 0]

Mommi-hammi: I would call the doc about your chest pain, it probably is heart burn, but you could also have a clot in your lung. You need to call your doc! Let us know how you're doing!

Oh CRAP! I hadn't even thought of that . . . But really, it only happens after I eat or drink and I am feeling alot of restriction right now . . .