Shalee's October Overhaul

[Foofy 0]

Whew. Thanks for the update. It's good to hear that everything is moving forward. I guess its a reminder to us all that it IS major surgery. You seem to be in good hands. Hand in there girl. We are rooting for you.

[cindyg1212 0]

Glad you're doing O.K., Shalee. This will soon be behind you and you'll look awesome! Can't wait to see some pics!

[renewedhope 4]

Shalee, I am so sorry that you are going through all of this. What an emotional roller coaster. My thoughts and prayers are still with you. Keep us posted. Hoping to hear great news soon!!

Renewed

[mrskrzyz 1]

Shalee... glad your spirits are better!!! Keep those end results in your mind at all times and know it WILL be worth it!!!

[kareyquilts 1]

Shalee: What a pain! Hope it gets better soon! Thinking of you and sending you positive healing vibes!

[Shalee04 7]

Just a quick check in, No worse here. I go back to the Dr on Monday. we are still doing wet to dry dressing 2 x a day. I stopped taking the pain meds this week. The stabbing pain I had been having on my right tummy side just stopped . I think it had to do with swelling and incision issues, not sure but so glad it's gone. without the meds I feel alive again. I have energy again. Dr still has me on bed rest, but after a month I am so sick of it. I don't see what it will hurt to walk around my house some , so that's what I did yesterday and I feel better then I have in a while. I am going to try and get hubby to take some pix this weekend finally. I want to see me.....

thanks for all the good thoughs everyone...

[kareyquilts 1]

Shalee: Glad you're doing better. I think a little walking around is not going to hurt either. I know that the pain meds make me feel terrible, glad you can do without them! Give us an update after you see the doc!

[Shalee04 7]

Notr much new to report. Went to Dr on Mon the 24th. He debrided my wounds,(took the scabs off and any gunk in them) and when he did that it made one BIG wound instead of a small one and a scabbed over one. So now my wound is about 2 inches wide and 4-5 inches long total I would estimate. He taslked to us about a Wound vac, then said to continue Wet/Dry dressings for 10 more days, and he will see how it looks on Wednesday when we go back and then if we need to get a wound vac. Thanks God for my hubby as he does my wound changes, I am a wimp and cant/hate to look at it, also where it's located makes it hard to do if your not laying down. I am off of bed rest, and he said I can walk on the tread mill if I want or just walk in general. No biking tho, that would pull to much on the wound. I feel so much better, and the pain really isn't too bad anymore, you would think with this wound it would be excruicating, but it's not.

[Foofy 0]

Good new Shalee. You are on the road to recovery. Walking will help stimulate your wound healing ability also. Enjoy it!

[kareyquilts 1]

Shalee: Glad you get to move around more. I know mentally what a big difference that makes. I'm sorry you're having such a difficult time. I wish your doc would get more aggressive with the wound healing, but maybe patience is the key. Keep us posted! Wishing you the best!

[kareyquilts 1]

Shalee: Please check in, worried about you!

[Shalee04 7]

Sorry I haven't been online for awhile, My hubby has been rerouting the computer wiring, routers, modems, ect and I haven't been able to get online for a week.

Last week Dr gave me the ok to shower!!! That was like Christmas to me!!!!! We are still doing the wet/dry dressings, dr says he see's it improving. He still doesn't want to use a wound Vac. I can already tell that I am going to have to have a revision when this finally heals, snd I am already stressing over it, I'm scared WHAT if this happens again after I spent all this time getting this to heal..... My hubby is ready to lock me in the closet.

My lower belly below the BB is still swollen, my upper belly is flat flat flat!!! I love it.

I went bra shopping, and I am no longer a flat 38B- I am a nice full 38D, and can say my hubby can't stop looking at them. Merry christmas baby!!

We see the Dr again on Monday the 15th. I did gain 3-4 lbs with all my laying in bed, he gave me the go ahead to resume walking, or the eliptical, But no biking at all. and no weight lifiting yet.

OK that's my little update.

[kareyquilts 1]

Shalee: I'm so happy for you. I hated having everyone wait on me as well. I know you're going to love the results, when you can forget all the pain of getting there. It's really just like childbirth isn't it? When did to forget what an ordeal it is for a little while before we're willing to do it again! Hang in there. Can't wait to see pics!

[mrskrzyz 1]

You sound so much better.... glad things are looking up for you!!!

Thanks for taking the time to keep us curious people posted!!! We appreciate it!!:wink_smile:

[Foofy 0]

What's the latest Shalee? I know you're around, because I saw a post from you on another thread. Are things getting better?

Here's to a very Merry Xmas and a great New Year in Flatlands!