pannieculectomy

Mar 28, 2013

Got my Pannus (appron) removed after Sleeve surgery. What an adventure it was. I got dr to referral me to Dr. Scott from Kaiser. He agreed it needed to be removed. He however wanted me to lose 29 pounds before... that was a big struggle for me. I got done 28 pounds and since my BMI was in the safe range (30 and under) he said he would go ahead and do it. Within one week I had a date. Was the first appt on the list for the day with Dr. Scott. Had to go to a surgical center that Kaiser contracts out of in Carlsbed. I was not impressed with the nurse there but all of the surgery staff that came from Dr. Scotts office was excellent. I have had 4 other surgeries and had had very negative reaction to anesthia this lady rocked. I came out of surgery not feeling sick at all. I did get a patch to wear behind my ear the night before that helps with this problem before surgery. 

Dr came in marked me up, then in I went. Woke up not sick at all, got a few pain pills and drived back home (40 min). Was OK for the drive but by the time I got home realized I had not place to lay without being very uncomfortable. I RECOMMEND you rent or invest in recliner chair. I borrowed on for grandmother. It saved me for first 3 days.

Honestly I have never had so much pain in my life as I did the first 3 days. I was in tears wondering what I did. It was to late so I had to get through it but it was aweful. The drains where pulling on my skin causing irritation and my tail bone was killing me. I did not take full dosage of pain meds because I am very sensitive to it. I got through but don't think I want the boob jobs I was hoping for. 

Everyone needs to know that this is NOT easy and the drains are crazy uncomfortable. I had a hugh clot come through that freaked me out to later find out it was normal. I thought for sure I would have to go to ER. 3 day one of the drains stop but then kicked back in the next day. It is again normal for the drain to stop producing short term. Just remember to keep milking.

Went in day 7 and he pulled out the drain... NO pain pulling it out but one side was so irritated that the stiches killed when he cut it. The doctor said that some doctors just yank it out and that is the sensation most do not like.

My back is killing me, I am still not standing up straight and my tail bone is bruised. I can take a shower but worried about the cut the drains where coming out of. I think I will give it 24 hours then my hair is getting washed.... more to come

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