Up Date...

Hello Everyone...

I'm doing very well...I'm able to walk a little farther and I slept really well last night in my lift chair.
Getting up to a standing position is getting much easier...The burning, on one side, is still intense on standing, but it is getting better...I'm moving slow and steady..

I'm going to attempt to shower today, and I'm really concerned about that, but my hubby will be close by...I have NOT looked in the mirror at my body...I only look down and see what I look like when we are pouring out the drain bulbs...I'm not sure why I haven't looked at my body in the mirror...The only part of my body that I have seen in the mirror has been my back side in the hospital and that was very brief...When I start my shower later today, I will take a close look and try and take some pictures so you can all see the change...My Surgeon said, I was going to be so amazed...For some reason, I'm kind of afraid to see..Is that not odd..?? He told me he removed 11 pounds and 10 ounces...that's closer to 12 in my eyes...I can't imagine a 12 # tire being gone from around me...I think I'm afraid I will look the same, as before, but I also know that that would not be the case...I know, I know, I'm a silly-willy..!!!

I have been peeing like there is no tomorrow...pooping, is still a no show...but I'm taking stools softners..took three at one time last night, drank a cup of coffee this morning...STILL NOTHING..!!  I'm getting concerned...because I know it's going to be tough to do..!!!!


I'm Happy that the surgery is behind me and the healing is in motion...I will up date later, with pictures, I hope..You will have to be a friend to view.

cyndy

Glad your feeling better Cyndy!  Keep up the stool softeners.  I took me 3 days to go.  It's those darn pain meds. 

Laura

Hi Cyndy!
I am so happy you are doing well. Praying you hav that BM already, and that it will be smooth sailing!
My surgery is gtomorrow @ 7:15. Got my stool softener, protien shakes and fiber cereal (which I will ground up to add tgo my shakes).
Bought a walker and a raised toliet seat with the arms on it yesterday at a thrift store. And I am borrowing a recliner from my friend. But after reading that so many of u have gotten lift up seats, hoping I wil be ok. I live in a town home, so I plan on staying downstairs. I have big sliding glass windows that face the lake, so hoping that will lift my spirits while dealing with the intial pain.
Thanks so much for sharing your progress,
Can I be your friend? Huh, can I?
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Carmen

Cyndy it took me almost a week of taking stool softeners etc to go. I was so afraid but it wasnt that bad. It will happen. I had the buring sensation too for a while after. I believe it is muscles skin stretching. It will also go away very soon. Glad your well. I hope you love what you see in the mirror today. Once I took my first shower it felt WONDERFUL!  But then I needed a long nap!

Cyndy - so glad to hear that you are doing well.  I know you'll feel great after that shower and like someone else said - probably ready for a nap!  Thanks for updating your progress 

Gracie150

It must just be time!  I took my first shower today and althoughI think I was in the shower forever I really just stood in the running water as I had no idea how to wash with such limited movement!  I'm sure you will like what you see.  For me I am not seeing a huge difference, but my Mom said she can tell.  I just feel really swollen!  
I/m glad things are going well.  I am glad to hear your progress as round 2 will be abdominoplasty, inner thigh lift, and outer thigh lipo.
How long will your drains stay in?  Mine come out tomorrow! :-0  I am hoping it doesn;t hurt as bad as the dainage ube from the RNY or my feeding tube.  The good part I guess is that most of my incision is numb so hopefully I wont feel much!

Hi Amy..

I chickened out on getting a shower, although my surgeon said it was fine...My husband bathed me off really well and he went and bought Pssssst dry shamppo for me..I see the surgeon tomorrow and will take a shower after my visit with him.

I looked in the mirrow and can tell the tire is gone, but I do have a lot of swelling...I think I am going to be very happy with the results...I will have the drains for up to three wks., but I've not leaking as much today as yesterday..

I will get back to you..

cyndy

Yeah, I only took 3 showers when I had drains. I was too worried about pulling on them. I love showers now and take reallyyyyyyyy long ones!! Makes my swollen body feel better!! 

Laura

I am glad that your surgery is behind you and you are doing so well.  I am on my count down it seems like its coming faster.  19 days to go.  I like hearing your reports because I am 56 myself and nervous because of my age, but you make me feel better.  I am sure you are not eating much and of course the pain medicine does not help but You will go soon,  Keep posting it good for all to hear. 

Cyndy,  don't worry about missing the shower, I'm sure you got cleaned up just fine.  You'll feel more like it eventually.  Try some Miralax.... hope you feel better tomorrow.  -Jenny