Back From My 1st Post-op PS Visit

Good afternoon everyone! I was so pooped after my appointment, that I had to take a short nap. I went for my 1st post-op visit to the plastic surgeon's office. I had prepared to take a pain pill before he put me into a compression garment. I had to wait a bit longer to see him as he was behind in his appointments about an hour. That was fine with me. I had my water to drink, magazines to read and my pain medication. He took off all my elastic (ace) bandages off my legs and my abdominal binder too. He removed one drain. I've got 2 drains left. Not so bad, as I started out with 5 drains on Wednesday. From what I saw, I was very pleased. I have a flat abdomen, nice belly button, my thighs look so good in comparison to my pre-op pictures. I do have one spot above my private part that is swollen. I don't think that is so bad considering the amount of excess skin he removed. I was placed into a compression garment, and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. It actually feels good and supportive. There's a hole at the crotch and behind for toileting. So far, it works well. I have a bit of swelling in my lower legs and feet. Hopefully, that will get better over time. I had my mom take me to the grocery store and I picked up some fresh oranges, frozen Italian beans, magazines, soup, etc. By the time I got home, I was exhausted. In a few hours, I'm off to my homeowners association board meeting. I'm running for another year on the Board. I'm getting a ride to the clubhouse and will sit or lay down on the sofa. I'm sure that I will sleep very well tonight. What I find difficult to get used to, is the hardness and tightness of my abdomen and the feeling of my hard rock bones on my body. I'm so used to feeling soft and comfortable - a large marshmellow It's so amazing what a plastic surgeon can do! I have to call my doc on Thursday to tell him the amount of fluid I have in my drains. I have no regrets having my surgeries! Tomorrow marks 1 week post-op. YAY!!! Take care, Lucy

I am sending rest your way!!! You seem to be doing really well, and have way more energy than I would have thought. Don't over do it...because your body will not be so forgiving. This is the time to rest and recover. Keep us posted. Jamie

WOW Lucy! You are doing very well. I just can't get over how well you are moving around after all that work! Be careful sweet pea, okay? You will really feel it if you overdo it - aka - SWELLING. Hee hee....marshmallow.... that's what i used to be!! My hubby told me MONTHS ago that he didn't want me to lose all of my butt and I laughed at him and told him that it wasn't humanly possible for me to lose my butt because I always ALWAYS had a big butt - My poor butt is looooonnnnngggg gone and so boney it hurts to sit for any period of time. I often joke now that I wish I had some of my marshmallow butt back. BUT I still have a saggy marshmallow belly and legs. *sigh* Someday....someday..... Anyway.... get some well deserved rest my friend! Hugs, Pam

Hi Pam. I'm almost ready to pass out; I could fall asleep while on the computer. I think I will be able to get some rest now that I have the compression garment on. It feels so comfortable and supporting. I'll keep in touch. One day you will be able to have plastic surgery, if it is something that you really want to do. You will find a way to get there. Take care! Love, Lucy

Geez Lucy! You are a trooper! I am amazed at everything you do! Probably one of the most independent people I know! I had a bladder biopsy and they cauterized it afterwards and I could hardly stand up! I almost passed out twice! I don't know how you are handling all of what your body went through. I am glad that you are doing so well though and hope you continue to recover and do really great! I saw the surgeon today about my hernia and he is going to try and get my repair and tt done end of Jan. or early Feb. I hope I can handle it, I don't have quite the tenacity you seem to have, I am such a big woosie! LOL! Love you lots, Wendy

Hi Wendy! WOW, I love your new sexy picture I know of the bladder thing! I had kidney stones years ago and the doc put in a stent. The pain from having a foreign object in my body and my bladder was so sensitive too. When the doc removed the stent, I had bladder spasms for some time. Today I am not doing as well. I woke up in lots of pain from all my incisions. All of them feel so tight and pulling too I'm feeling so lonely too. I miss being with people. Today is pity party day for Lucy! I'm sure that you will be able to handle the surgeries. Being prepared is the key. Love you lots too!! Lucy