Dr visit...

Had to go to the doctor today as I thought I had broken open an incision.  Good news is no I did not, just  little drainage seeping out.  She did say I was healing very well, and could have a reprieve from the garment at night.  I am to sleep without it so the incisions can get some air.

Glad to hear you're healing well and no open incisions. I still wear my binder when I sleep I feel funny without it, I don't like the tightness I feel. During the day I wear a shaper/girdle.

I bet it's a lot cooler without the garment on your legs though.
Debi

Hi Debi, yes it was so much cooler to sleep without the garment.  I also slept better.  I did have some swelling this morning, but not sure if it was left over from yesterday or what....I did not drink like I should have yesterday and had huge ankles last night when I went to bed....they are a little better this morning so who knows.  Just know I will have a water bottle glued to me today!

I'm 3 months post op and I still swell some. My binder makes me hot too but I feel strange without it. I tried to go without it a couple of times and it felt like I was going to pop open. I'll be so glad when the tightness is gone and I can stop wearing it.

I guess I'm lucky I've always drank alot of water so I don't have a problem getting at least 80 ozs everyday. Be sure to drink lots of fluids you don't want to get dehydrated as hot as it is right now.
Debi

Oh how I dream of the days when I can be garment free!  I feel so awkward and exposed without it on, but I anxiously await a time when I feel "normal" without it.  I am glad it wasn't bad news and hope your nights are restful!

Hi Gayle, I've been away but I just caught up on all your posts. I am so happy things are going well for you and thank you for posting the pictures. Now i want the surgery even more. Did it take a long time from your consultation to your surgery? I can't believe you are already going to travel! I am so happy for you the pics look great.

I had my initial consult on Feb 3, 2009.  I was approved by insurance April 8, 2009.  I chose to have my surgery Jue 17, 2009 so that my mom could be here and also I am a teacher so have the summer off..sort of.  LOL

Good news that you did not break open the incision.  wow scary. 

You must feel so free at night.  Enjoy.  and continue to recover quickly!!!

Hugs