Post Op Inner thighs and arms - I'm alive and doing pretty well

Hello!

I’m alive and doing pretty well.

Thanks for all your well wishes, kind thoughts, and messages.
Special thank you to Renee for posting an update on surgery day.

24 hrs ago I got of recovery….Evidently my BP really went up high when I was in recovery so I ended up being in there for 2 hours until they were satisfied that it dropped enough….Of course I remember none of that….All I remember is the 10 mins when they dressed me and then put me in a heel chair.….They originally thought I’d be all done and out of recovery by 1pm but I didn’t get released until 4pm.

I ended up hiring a nurse to help for a few hours during the first 3 days.  She is WONDERFUL!  I mainly did this to give Matthew a break.  He’s come to my rescue after every surgery and is here with me now but the Nurse changed all my bandages/pads and gave me a shower.  She is wonderful…I recommend her in a heartbeat.

I feel so much better than I thought I would.  Don’t get me wrong……..this is not comfortable by any stretch of the imagination but so far it is nowhere near as bad or painful as I expecting.

I’m a little “oozie" and the first time blood dripped down my leg was a little startling.  Even though Renee warned me about this I still was startled…LOL

OH - the best part of this is I have NO DRAINS!!!!!!

The pain is worst in the incision line along the left leg.  I don’t want to jinx myself but so far there is no pain in the groin area…..

The pain in my arms is not as bad as it was with the first Brachioplasty except for the armpits…they are a little painful

I have cut the painkillers down to 1 every 4 hrs instead of 2; but tonight I will take 2 so I can sleep.

The only problem I had is that they didn’t have a garment that goes below the knees so the area between where the garment ends and the T.E.D hose end swelled up like balloons. So this morning the nurse went out and got me TIGH HIGH TEDs which is doing a good job on the knee area.

My surgeon and his nurse came to the hotel this morning and they were pleased with how I looked.

This morning my BP ended up going way down 65/43 but it is normal now.

I’ve been getting up and walking….getting up is getting easier but man it’s hard to fully extend the leg…It feels real tight especially by the knees….the left knee is worse.

The surgeon also did a little revision at the top of the anchor cut and under the breasts. So it’s sore and swollen a little.

OH – the Freshette is wonderful….I stand there and pee, no pain, no problems!! 

So far this recovery is going much easier for me than the LBL was.

Hope you are all having a good day and have a great weekend.

Hug and well wishes to Robin…she’s up tomorrow (Sat)

I’ll post more later....time for a painkiller.
TTFN
Ruth

Sounds like all good news - I'm really happy for you, and hope the results are exactly what you hoped for.

What a wonderful report Ruth!  I'm so glad to hear from you.  :)  Take care and take it easy.  I can't wait the hear your updates and see your beautiful "after" photos.  I keep looking at your avatar.  You look so different now, and of course that absolutely translates into - you look so beautiful!  :)  I will continue to pray for you as well.

Many blessings to you my friend!

Always,
Rose

Congrats on being home, feeling ok and coming through surgery like a champ.  Keep us updated.

Hi Ruth
 I m so glas that u r doing better & the pain is not that bad
Susan

I knwe you'd do better than you expected. The swelling will be bothersome as it always is but it seems to pass fairly quickly. It sounds like your mobility is great this early out. That's a good thing! Can't wait to see you tomorrow!

Glad to see you up and posting!!  Continued healing =)

WOW,,,I'm amazed at how alert and happy you sound.  There is no way I was able to get up and leave the hospital the same day!  I ended up staying 2 nights! 

Congratulations and much success on your recovery.

You sound wonderful. Continued prayers for an easy recovery

Yay Ruth!  So glad everything went so well and that your recovery is smooth so far.  You are giving me hope that when its my turn in June it won't be so bad.  Keep on top of the pain meds and take it easy! 

April