Post Op experiences

I live in Dallas, my surgeries were in Houston, a 4 hr drive.  I had surgery the first time on a Thursday, second time on a Friday, went home both times the following Monday.  I went back 1 week post op & this time removed the drains myself.  It wasn't too bad at all.

My plastic surgeon is also 4 hours away.  I had an overnight hospital stay for fleur de lis abdominoplasty and brachioplasty.  Went home the next evening after surgery - 4 drains and a pain pump.  Very uncomfortable ride home. (take something to put feet on, pillow for between seat belt and tummy and small "puke" bag - just in case.)

I developed tissue necrosis where horizontal and vertical incisions met.  Had a large open wound to irrigate and pack.  Made weekly trips to Plastic surgeon (4 hours each way) for the next 7 weeks.  Now we make the drive monthly.

I am a knitter and have done a lot of knitting riding in the car.  Hubby does the driving.

I wanted to be in my own home and my own bed (electric - so I could raise the head and feet) & drinking my well water.  I would have been very uncomfortable in a hotel.