Tummy tuck blues

Hey all. I posted a week or so ago about my upcoming tt. I had it last Friday and am doing well for the most part- other than a very unexpected allergic reaction to the drain tubing. I have blisters all over my sides where the tubing touched before I figured out what was wrong. However I have sewn a soft fleece bumper of sorts to go between my skin and the tubing and binder. That had been helping with itching, but I am still taking benedryl every 4 hours. That on top of pain meds is making for a very sleepy week. 

Im down 9 pounds since surgery- they removed 4 pounds of skin so I anticipated a bit of a loss. But I have no appetite at all and have to really work to eat. Is that normal post tt? I'm looking a bit skeletal- my best friend popped by yesterday with a meal and she was shocked to tears when she saw me. :( 

I have more discomfort than pain but find I am getting very down and depressed the past few days- I have two young children (3 and 6) and I want to be their mama again instead of directing everything from the recliner or bed. I'm stuck on the carousel of pain meds, sleeping, fogginess, and feel like I will never be myself again. I've had a lot of crying the past few days and wondering why I did this to myself. 

Thanks for listening. Sorry for the rambling and whining. Just wondering when I will be back to being the mom and wife I need to be. I never expected to be this sad. 

Welcome to flat tumminess-land!
Most of what you are experiencing is normal.
Hormones run high and tears flow at any word.
Appetite is minimal as tummy is tight.
Pain meds can cause constipation.
Skin irritation from adhesive or binder are within realm of normal.
I was advised by a friend to wear a mans tshirt and then the binder.
Due to me reading info from others on this Board I do not feel I "suffered" as many of these glitches as I knew they could happen.
Drink and up your protein for healing. I know there are other ideas for healing but I cannot recall what they are. If you do protein drinks, I suggest you up your amount for the next couple of weeks due to your jack of appetite and the liquid will balance against the side affect of narcotic pain killers.
Mikimi in Israel

You are almost over the hump.  This first ten days I went through pretty much all the same emotions.  All our hormones are running wild and we feel we are letting everybody else down.  Take care of yourself first and then you will become super mom and wife again real soon.  Step outside today and get a fresh breath of air.  Sometimes just leaving the "sick room" will perk you up.  Hang in there!

Have some ready to drink shakes on hand for easy nutrition. You have to get in your protein or you will not heal well. Make yourself drink them. I don't think I ate solid food for a couple weeks.

Unfortunately, the blues are pretty common after any surgery.  Just get through it.  But get through it with a protein drink, bar, or turkey leg in your hand!  Like Laura said, you really need the protein to promote healing.  Heal faster, feel better faster

I've taken your advice and done 2 protein shakes today, as well as a lot of fresh air and a long hot shower. It all helped tremendously. I'm still irritable and tearful, but I'm trying to focus on the big picture. Thanks for all of the advice. 

I loved on protein drinks and protein smoothies and protein powder with something added to it, like almond butter, or a few drops of water to make it into a taffy (syntrex nectar only) after my tummy tuck because I could not eat. Be sure to get lots of water and double or triple those two protein drinks. Try to eat nutrient and calorie dense foods. Smoothies can pack an amazing amount of calories into a to a glass,and lots of nutrients, too. Also I use lots of supplements to help my body heal. Just look how good my arm is doing (hahaha a little humor there, my arm has a large wound on it from my brachioplasty).

Happy healing!!!!

I went through the TT blues too. It is normal and I'm so thankful for this forum...reading other ladies experiences. Just knowing that what I was going through was a normal part of the healing process helped me so much. It took 3 months for me to finally feel happy again. I'm now 5 months post TT and I am so glad I had this surgery. Hang in there. You will feel better soon.