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on 10/15/08 12:43 am, edited 10/15/08 12:43 am - Cleveland Heights, OH
on 10/15/08 12:43 am, edited 10/15/08 12:43 am - Cleveland Heights, OH
Two weeks post tummy tuck. Still hanging out at home, bored stiff. Switched to regular Tylenol yesterday during the daytime for pain management, but still took Percocet at bedtime so I knew I would sleep comfortably. Tylenol seems to be enough during the day; if that continues to hold true, I'm going to try driving tomorrow. Just a short trip to Border's, where there will be places to sit if I get tired, and maybe I can get a cup of coffee or a snack. And just enjoy being out and about in the real world.
The surgeon pulled one of my drains on Monday, 10/13, but the other one was still putting out 80-90 ccs in a 24-hour period, so it's still in until at least next Monday, 10/20. But one drain is better than two. My abdominal muscles are still sore and I can't stand upright yet, but that's to be expected. But all in all, feeling great.
Only "problem" is that a lot of the excess fluids have landed on my hips and seem to be staying. At least that means the abdominal binder is doing it's job, but I look pretty darn funny. Binder is holding my mid-section in, then these fluid-filled hips flair out like nothing I've ever seen before. I know it's a temporary thing, so I'm not worried about it - most amused by how funny my body looks. Hey, a girl has to keep her sense of humor, yes?
Anyway, that's my story ladies. I hope all is well with you. I haven't been spending too much time online - not very comfortable to sit in front of the computer for long, plus my internet connection is being temperamental. Hope to check in again soon -
Peace, out -
Kellie
The surgeon pulled one of my drains on Monday, 10/13, but the other one was still putting out 80-90 ccs in a 24-hour period, so it's still in until at least next Monday, 10/20. But one drain is better than two. My abdominal muscles are still sore and I can't stand upright yet, but that's to be expected. But all in all, feeling great.
Only "problem" is that a lot of the excess fluids have landed on my hips and seem to be staying. At least that means the abdominal binder is doing it's job, but I look pretty darn funny. Binder is holding my mid-section in, then these fluid-filled hips flair out like nothing I've ever seen before. I know it's a temporary thing, so I'm not worried about it - most amused by how funny my body looks. Hey, a girl has to keep her sense of humor, yes?
Anyway, that's my story ladies. I hope all is well with you. I haven't been spending too much time online - not very comfortable to sit in front of the computer for long, plus my internet connection is being temperamental. Hope to check in again soon -
Peace, out -
Kellie
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