Follow up appt

Okay, so its been 2 weeks since the TT/BL/BA/Lateral thigh lift with lipo. Doctor says I am healing wonderfully but no sex or sleeping on my side for at least another week. He said those anxious feelings I was having was due to the major surgery. He said I would probably feel  alot better in a few more weeks. So, I got another prescription for Xanax.. He wants me to relax and could see that was tense and emotional.
My incisions were clean and they removed the sutures and the remaining drain. Thank God! I started to hate that thing.. At least now I can get do more things like stand up straight.
He said to massage the boobies 3xs a day 2-3 minutes at a time. Only clean the belly button with Qtip and Hydrogen Peroxide if needed. I see him again in 2 weeks.
I asked him about going back to work. I have an office job lots of telephone work, typing etc. So, I guess for another week I will be at home healing. He doesnt want me overdoing it..
I asked him about the higher/fuller right breast. He said that I was only starting to heal and to give it time. He asked me to be patient. Well, I am going to try.

Michelle

 

GOod for you!  This be patient thing is a killer, huh! :-)

Patience..yes, for me is ridiculous. Too bad they dont have a pill for patience ..cause I would buy it in a minute. By the way, I am already spitting stitches.. the nurse trimmed them today. For some reason, I thought that happened later?.

LOL on the Patience Pill.   I'm glad you had a good report from your surgeon!

Thanks Lee! hope you are doing fabulous as usual.

Michelle

Michelle,

You sound so much more positive and upbeat today than you did the other day.  You MUST be feeling a little better. 

Keep busy and the time will fly!

Jan

Thanks Jan,

I appreciate it.. I am trying to keep my mind busy. I have never been one to sit around too  long.. I think tomorrow I am going to go for a nice walk by the seaport..

Michelle  

Massage the boobies but no sex?  Doesn't he know that the first can lead to the later?  Glad you are feeling better today!  

I know.. I hope my DH can hold out.. poor guy. Thanks I appreciate it!!

 See! I knew it would get better! 

So glad you are feeling better. It sure is hard to have patience. I am convinced that the worst part of the 'freak outs' and anxiety are behind you, but just be aware that you will still have moments or mini episodes over the next month or so as you heal up.  It won't ever be as bad as what it was, thank goodness!