I feel liberated!

WOO HOO! Doctor pulled my drain tubes today! What a relief. Didn't hurt at all either. I still have to go see him one more time in another week but he seemed to think that would be the last visit needed. I'm still wearing the binder though. He advised me to wear that for at least another week. I also asked him about exercising. I haven't been doing any at all and feel like a total slug. While he told me no lifting still it would be OK for me to start walking again. So it's off to the gym for me to do some light treadmill!

Whooo Hooo, I know that was a relief. So basically what all did you have done Tim? And on a scale of 1-10 how is your pain now? Sue

I had a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and 2 hernias repaired. One at my RNY incision (I had an open surgery) and another in my groin. (OUCH!) I have almost no pain at all now. Just a little where the drains were and a little on my sides from the tummy tuck. I would only call it a 1 or 2 on a scale of 10. Not even taking any pain meds at all.

I'm glad you are doing well. Life has been so crazy lately, I was just thinking the other day that I need to start setting aside some time to get back on the treadmill. Anyway, congrats on how things are going for you!!

Hey Tim, what a relief getting those drains out! I remember feeling like I had given birth to an alien when I had mine removed after my gastric surgery. More than one, has to be tough. I know the binder is no fun, but I've heard it makes a difference in your results. Happy walking again! Any news on the job front?

Congrats!!! I know you feel SO much better now! HUGS ps.. have fun at the gym! HUGS again! Kimberly

Tim Oh my goodness Ihardly recognized your latest pic.. Sorry about the hernias- the tummy tuck must have been a plus. Did insurance cover for you? I have a hernia and want the tummy tuck too! Just not this year.. so far there is no apron on me.. a little flab but not much I am quite suprised I have been waiting to wake up horified looking at myself... pattiann continue healing and good health

Thanks Pattiann I got lucky, my tummy tuck was covered due to me being able to document back pain and skin irritation directly related to the extra skin. The hernias would have made it so that the hospital and anesthesia costs would have been covered even if the tummy tuck itself was not. Go to your primary care physician now and lay the ground work as far as pain and skin problems go. Tim