first Fleur de lis TT pics are up

Just posted the first pics from my fleur de lis tummy tuck. Haven't had the energy till now to do it. I still can't stand up straight so I'm hunched over. But I'm SO happy that my wrinkly sack of skin is GONE! The lower abdomen is lumpy and uneven because it's filled with huge amounts of clotted blood that I lost when I bled out. It feels very strange. It's firm and when I push on it it moves as a whole, but it definitely doesn't feel like it's part of me. Feels like a steak sitting under my skin.

My ladybits are filled with blood too, they're very dark red/purple and puffy and hard. Definitely looks like an alien ken doll. PS says it'll take a long time for that to resolve because gravity is working against me.

The site on my arm where they had the catheter giving me a blood transfusion has thrombosed, and I have a bit of phlebitis. This means there's a little blood clot in the vein they used and the vein is inflamed. It's more painful than my tummy, and it hurts to use the arm. My PS says there's nothing I can do for it, just have to wait. Unfortunately it could take months to fully heal. Yuck! Oh well. I'm lucky to be alive. Can't really complain too much about a crappy vein.

My hair is falling out in clumps. Not unexpected, when I've been through such a huge trauma. But it's depressing. After my VSG my hair took 7 months to stop falling out. I'm mentally preparing myself to dust off my hairpiece that I used after my VSG. Glad I held onto it.

That's kind of where things are at. I'm praying that I've paid my dues and things will be smooth sailing from here on out!

 Yes girl - you have paid your dues and enough for the rest of your life!!!!!  I'm so glad you are up to posting again.  I thought of you every time I went to the bathroom...okay that is just going to sound weird but you know what I mean!  LOL

I ended up with a 10 hour surgery and my hair is coming out all over the place.  I had forgot about that little nasty side effect.  And I have thin fine hair to begin with.  At least we have our health!  :)

Lizzy, your pics are awesome!  Your tummy is so flat and lovely.  All of the side effects will leave and you'll be left with such an awesome, beautiful body.  Hang in there darlin, it can't last forever!

I can't see your pics, but just wanted to say you have definitely paid your dues- and with humor and grace.. hang in there girl!

Hi Lizzy,

It was great to get an update from you...you look great!!  I think once the bruising is gone..you are going to love your new body!!  you have been thru so much and deserve it.

I wanted to recommend using moist warm compresses on that phlebitis..it will help and should be very soothing to you.

Good luck and keep us posted.

hugs,
Patty

Thanks so much for the advice, my PS didn't say anything about that but I googled it and it sounds like a pretty standard treatment so I'll try it and see how it works out. Thanks for the tip!! 

Glad I can help.  I am a RN and that is pretty standard treatment for what you have..and I think will feel really soothing.  Do it several times a day.  good luck

Patty

Go you!! We're in the same boat, I'm still hunched over (6 days post TT) but it sounds like you had a rougher time during the surgery. I am so sorry to hear of all the trouble and trauma and don't worry about your hair, it'll grow back. Rest up and get healthy and then enjoy your new body!! 

I'm unable to view your pictures, but I have to say I thoroughly enjoy reading your posts!  You have been through a lot, but always do it with a great sense of humor!  Keep resting and you will be back on your feet in no time! :-)

I'm also not able to see any pics. I'd really like to though!