Update on Me!

Hi Everyone.

 

I’m back.  This is my first time online since my surgery (9/15).  Although the surgery took 5 ½ hours, it actually went smoother than either of the doctors expected.  Once again, the bulk of the time was spent in cleaning up adhesions, old mesh, etc. from my intestines and general abdominal area.

 

I haven’t even seen my incision yet.  I’m still bandaged, with the drains in; and, was told to leave the bandage alone unless it had drainage or was looking dirty.  So far, so good.  I go to the plastic surgeon tomorrow for my first follow-up.  I’m not sure what he will be doing.  I’m still getting a lot of fluid out via the drains; so, I doubt if he’ll take them out.  Maybe he’ll take the staples out.

 

My husband took some ‘before’ pictures the night before surgery and I will post them with some ‘after’ pictures soon.

 

I can’t wait to go shopping!  MY HUGE STOMACH IS GONE.  My underwear is falling off!  My husband says I look like a bag lady and is complaining about me being skinny.  I love it!

 

I am really excited.  Even with the drains sticking out, I can’t help but look in the mirror every time I walk in the bedroom.  I am just amazed at my transformation.

 

Enough rambling.

 

Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts and prayers.  My OH family makes me smile.

 

Hugs to all,

April,
I am so glad everything went well.  Make sure not to over due things!  I can't wait to see the pictures!

Thanks Shelley,

I am not overdoing at all.  My husband is ever vigilant.  Neither one of us want to go through this again anytime soon.

I will post pictures after the drains come out.