Update on TT!

I'm not doing to well w/ my TT, I started @ 123# and now I'm 145 today, My last drain came out today, not on purpose either, it was hurting like heck I look down and see half of it hanging out, it hurt like hell, I had to pull the rest of it out by myself sceaming! . I'm going back to the PS tomorrow, don't know what they are going to do, but they have to help me, I look pregnant!! and I am miserable this is NOT norma!. Keep me in your prayers please!

Oh, Janie...I am so sad to hear that your recovery is a bumpy one. I was really hoping that it would be smooth as silk for you. Don't fret about the extra weight...it's just swelling and will come off as the swelling decreases. But having to pull out your own drain? Yikes...I thought I would die when they pulled out the one from the RNY. I truly hope that the surgeon has some news or advice that will put your mind at ease throughout the rest of your recovery. Keep us posted as to what you learn tomorrow. {{{{Big (gentle) hugs}}}} to you... ~Suz

Janie- I thought about you a lot yesterday. I hate to sound like an alarmist, but I don't think it is normal either. Please consider seeing your family doctor if you don't get soem help at the PS?! Keeping you in my prayers, Belle

Gosh Janie - I'm so sorry that you are having it rough. The swelling does sound a bit much. I hope they have some answers / relief for you tommorrow. Marilyn

Hang in there- I'm sure they'll get it worked out- hopefully just swelling? Stay off the stinking scale- you're HEALING!!!! Please keep us posted- I know how tough you are- are you taking any pain meds? I will definitely keep you in prayer... Holly

Hi Janie - So sorry your having a tough recovery. It sounds really painful..... i hope you can get some relief from pain meds. I actually went back to work on monday, and that was the really the first day I felt normal again. I was surprised how my surgery knocked the stuffing out of me. I went back to surgeon and was all cleared, incisions are closed and almost gone already and I've lost all the gas they pumped in me. I'm back down to 156 ish.... When I was at the surgeons I was down 3 pounds from when I went in february, which means i'm still losing - even at a snails pace. Enough about me..... I really hope you start to feel better and that there is nothing seriously wrong. take care - Marta

Oh Janie, of course you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us updated. Sure doesn't sound normal. I hate that you are having to go through this Janie. (((hugs))) Anna

Janie- Where are you? I don't know whether to hope you are in the hospital or not. I keep holding out hope this is normal and you will turn a corner soon, but if it is not, I hope you are getting the help you need and deserve. You are in my prayers. Looking forward to a good update soon! My drains got pulled recently and the swelling increased pretty significantly. It made me worry more about you since you also had your last drain pulled recently and you were already dealing with awful swelling. Hopefully this did not complicate things worse for you! You are in my prayers! Belle

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. It really means a lot to me to have so many people that I've never met, but feel like I already know, praying for me. It's nice to know that we are here for eachother through the good and the bad (((((hugs)))) I feel so much better today (almost human again) The twins are still at Grandma and Grandpa's house today and that has been a lifesaver for me. I'm going to take advantage of that and rest all day.Which is so not like me. I am always up and doing something and never have lazy days. I always get ready, do my hair, my makeup and get dressed everday. I honestly don't feel complete unless I am dresses completely down to what earrings and bracelet I'm wearing to match my jeans and shirts! Crazy!! But I know doing nothing is what helped me out yesterdary. I slept most of the day yesterday only getting up to go potty, I was so tired. This infection and weight gain really took a toll on my body. I am now down to 138, so it is getting better. The infection is going away I believe. I still have redness and it's still hot to the touch, but just less of it. I am taking the antibitoic 4 times a day, so I think Dr. Hing is being pretty aggressive in treating the infection. This was the worse pain I've ever felt. I know, it sounds crazy, worse pain just from a tummy tuck? But I think the pain came from the infection and 20# fluid gain mainly in my tummy area. It was awful, but I can tell I am on the road to recovery. I don't think I would have had the TT had I known all of the problems I would experience.. Maybe later I'll feel different. Everyone is different and I'm sure the majority don't experience what I did, so don't let that scare you away Everyone is different, Look at Belle she was out shopping the next ay (brat!). I might have experienced the extreme pain from the tightening of the abdominal muscles or the vertical extension and should have stuck with a basic tummy tuck, maybe I could have avoided this infection? Who knows? Dave has been wonderful taking care of me, giving me my meds when they are dueo, cleaning my wound where the infection is (tons of puss just pouring out) and one day the poor guy had to give me a bath. I was in that much pain! I have pics (not of him giiving me the bath) but before and after of the TTand will send the before and then after when all healed. Holly, you know as well asI do , how hard it is to stay off that scale. But you are so right, I was getting so freaiked out! Thanks again my friends!