I'm home.
Thursday 9 am I arrived at Lee's Summit Medical Center, after finishing with registration I headed to surgery prep. By 10:45 Dr. Chhatre arrived and did all the marking on my stomach. I was so excited and had a bit of a nervous tummy. They gave me the relaxing stuff and then rolled me into the operating room. I remember they had me get on the bed and then secured my arms - that is the last thing I remember until waking up in recovery.
The surgery lasted for about 4 hours. Dr. Chhatre removed almost 9 pounds - I was very surprised by that - but pleased!
I was in my room by 5 pm and feeling fine because of the pain medication. I rested well through out the night. I've had some painful times today, but can usually get relief within 20 minutes of taking the percocet. He also prescribed a muscle relaxant that I'm alternating with the percocet. Hubby brought me home around 3 pm and it's so much better to be home! I'm basically propped up in the bed (we don't have a recliner) with a pillow under my legs. Getting up and walking a bit each hour and of course peeing like crazy. I have been drinking tons of water plus they kept me very hydrated. Hubby made an awesome chicken salad on crackers for dinner. I'm not really hungry, but ate 3 - they are very good!
I got to see the incisions for a quick second when the doc changed the dressing this morning. I look sorta smaller, but very swollen. It feels like a tight balloon. I'm not sure just want to think yet. But you gotta know that 9 pounds off your stomach area has to be a big change.
Overall I'm pleased with my recovery so far!!! Can't wait for more evidence of a flat stomach
The surgery lasted for about 4 hours. Dr. Chhatre removed almost 9 pounds - I was very surprised by that - but pleased!
I was in my room by 5 pm and feeling fine because of the pain medication. I rested well through out the night. I've had some painful times today, but can usually get relief within 20 minutes of taking the percocet. He also prescribed a muscle relaxant that I'm alternating with the percocet. Hubby brought me home around 3 pm and it's so much better to be home! I'm basically propped up in the bed (we don't have a recliner) with a pillow under my legs. Getting up and walking a bit each hour and of course peeing like crazy. I have been drinking tons of water plus they kept me very hydrated. Hubby made an awesome chicken salad on crackers for dinner. I'm not really hungry, but ate 3 - they are very good!
I got to see the incisions for a quick second when the doc changed the dressing this morning. I look sorta smaller, but very swollen. It feels like a tight balloon. I'm not sure just want to think yet. But you gotta know that 9 pounds off your stomach area has to be a big change.
Overall I'm pleased with my recovery so far!!! Can't wait for more evidence of a flat stomach
Marilyn
Weight at Consult - 247 / Goal weight - 145
Current weight 158
BMI - 24
Height 5'8"
Anchor cut tummy tuck on 11/12/09
It's fantastic to hear your surgery went well, Marilyn. And a big WOW on 9 pounds of skin removed! That is going to make a huge difference in your waistline, I'm sure.
Take care of yourself and keep up on the meds and protein...and of course, the walking and water, too!
~Suz
Take care of yourself and keep up on the meds and protein...and of course, the walking and water, too!
~Suz
High Wt. 251.5/Goal 150/Current 145 39 yrs. old, 5' 6" tall, Size 1
December 22, 2009~~ BA, Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck, Sm. Thigh lift
Dr. Francisco Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
Congratulations on being through it. Yep, focus on protein and water - that's what my doc told me. I alternated water and protein drinks cuz I couldn't handle the texture of solid food for some reason.
You're like me - I don't feel so alone now - being so swollen and waiting to see evidence of the flat tummy! LOL - I told my mom and husband I felt like I instantly became 9 months pregnant (and had the little basketball tummy in the front to go along with it. Now I'm down to about a half a soccer ball! The flat tummy will arrive soon I hope.
I hope you have a speedy recovery!!
You're like me - I don't feel so alone now - being so swollen and waiting to see evidence of the flat tummy! LOL - I told my mom and husband I felt like I instantly became 9 months pregnant (and had the little basketball tummy in the front to go along with it. Now I'm down to about a half a soccer ball! The flat tummy will arrive soon I hope.
I hope you have a speedy recovery!!
Highest 323 / Surgery Day 289 / Current 165 - RNY 10-27-07, Hit Goal 08-18-08. Tummy tuck 10-28-09 - UW Plastic Surgery Residency Ctr, Breast/Arm Lift w/Dr. Sepehr Egrari in Bellevue, WA on 5-22-13!
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