18 days out from thigh lift, breast lift, verticle tummy tuck

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So, I haven't been posting. I am officially off pain meds, but still sleeping in recliner.

I ended up with some type of infection, and was placed on 2 ten day rounds of Cipro antibiotic plus 10 days of something to counter bacterial infection.

I am still draining quite a bit of clear liquid from right leg. I am keeping it covered with a female maxi pad taped on---as gauze isn't enough to keep my leg / pillows under the knees dry.

I also am draining brown reddish liquid from the hole the drain was in (no drain, just the open hole); as well as same liquid with a little yellow / greenish yucks from the belly button---again, all covered with taped on maxi pads.

Doc said the fact I was draining was a good thing and keep letting it drain. If I push out my ab muscles while pushing on my lower belly with my hands, the drainage comes out: and I do this about 3x day. Also, I am showering with antibacterial hand soap, followed by a soak in the tub that is bubble bathed with same hand soap. I know this sounds peaceful yadda yadda--but it's not. It wears me out and I'm so sick of sitting I could scream!

I am not back to work yet, but will start a day or two next week.

Since I am off the pain meds, I am able to drive; but have been keeping it to a minimum.

I feel a little "off"--not quite pain, not quite nausea--just not myself. I am drinking and eating, so I am thinking it is the effect of my body and med fighting the infection.

To recap;
pre-surgery I weighed 135. The next day I weighed 149. This morning I am at 137. I also have measurements:

Morning before surgery 9-26
Weight: 135
35" Under bust
14" middle shoulder to nipple
33" waist
38" hips
22" Upper thigh
16" above knee (doc said he removed about 5# total)

10/6 (same order)
139.5 lbs
35"
11"
36"
39"
22"
15"

10/14
137.2 lbs.
34"
11.5"
32.5"
38"
21.25"
15"

Thank you so much for sharing this post!!  I will definitely need some plastics done when I am finished and I really appreciate those willing to share this portion of their journey!
Best wishes to you for a continued recovery, you are going to look fabulous, and just in time for the holidays!!!Awesome

Glad your healing fairly well!!! But, infections are no fun!!!...Let's hope the worst is over and its all downhill now!! Can't wait to see pictures!

Hugs

Donna

I'm not the best at doing photos. I didn't take any pre-this year's plastics. I did take some pre-plastics last year, fully clothed. Maybe I'll be brave enough to post some photos after I've healed up a bit more

Congrats on your surgery. I had my panni removed years ago and the pain was unbelievable but worth it. Are you sure it's ok to be soaking in a tub with open wounds?

Yes, It is by instruction of the doc. I first have to shower with anti-bacterial hand soap; then I have to soak in tub with water and anti-bacterial hand soap.

wow how inspiring..  how are you doing?
will you please show me photos...  i want to do this....
please share your experience and photos with me...

I'm feeling better now. I haven't taken photos. I will after I've healed up a bit--but I be clothed. I'll make it its own post and wouldn't expect it for another month.