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on 6/9/18 7:06 am
It does to me too, but I could sponge bathe and they got covered in iodine and new bandages daily. The openings on my LBL didn't start until after I was cleared to shower. I'm sure that's not connected either. But from a morale standpoint it's been a real low point of this experience.
I'll check out the roller, thanks!
The not showering seems weird to me and I'm sure it isn't true but makes me wonder if that and the wound healing issues are related (just my cleanliness fanatic self thinking). I was able to shower after my TT right away and I don't recall seeing others complaining of not being allowed to shower.
But the point of this reply (by my 5 am self, up since 2:30 am), is that I had some hard bumps in my cheeks which you could see and feel after my facelift. I too had to massage them like crazy - I actually got face rollers on Amazon to make it easier. They did go away.
Here is the roller I like best: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M1UTH51/ref=oh_aui_sear ch_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
on 6/8/18 7:17 pm
I'm trying to stay positive, but some days that's easier than ohers. I had another follow up with my surgeon today. I get the sense he's as frustrated with my non-healing as I am. In addition to my original groin wound dehiscences (which are healing well, but slowly as expected given their depth), I have since had 4 points open on my LBL incision line in the last week. The thighs have been switched over to medicinal honey treatments and the waistline ones will continue Dakin's solution for now. I will go back to see his PA next time (didn't know he had one!) in 2.5 weeks. I'm sure it's becasue my wound care is in a holding pattern, but it feels slightly like he's washing his hands of me by handing me off. I'm sure that's my depression over all of this talking.
As for the lipo under my chin, I have developed pretty strong scar tissue that makes it look awful and have been told to massage it vigorously. This time, when I said it's so tight I can't tilt my head back without my mouth gaping he said I need to step it up to "medieval" squeezing and twisting of the tissue to break up the scars. It hurts like hell.
I was only allowed to shower for 2 days before they were taken away again due to new openings. And they won't come bac****il I stop opening and my current wounds start closing.
None of this is his fault, it's just my bad luck, but I am SO regretting having anything done. I would trade this crap for my extra skin back right now if I could.
Well, my cats have been super concerned about me after each of my recent surgeries and it is almost impossible to keep them from sniffing and snuggling unless they are shut out of the room. The key for me has been to have small pillows to put on my belly that they can sit on. My PS didn't suggest one, but my OBGYN surgeon and RNY surgeon both wanted their patients to use a "cough" pillow to hug after surgery. I've found it useful for this surgery too since my ab muscles are tight and it doubles as a kitty throne on my belly. They can knead it and curl up on it and feel close to me while my belly is protected. Otherwise, OUCH!
HW: 248+, SW (RNY: 2/28/17): 244, GW (10/17): 125; LW: 115; 45# regain (19-20); CW: 135.6; new goal: 135; Plastics: Ext mastopexy, Ext abdominoplasty-5/18/2018; diagnosed w/ gastroparesis 11/20.
I love his name! Our Ruthie always stretches out on my chest or belly. I was wondering how this would be post-surgery...I mean, I'm sure she'll still be on top of me, but I was wondering how I'd feel about it!
RNY 06/03/15 by Michael Garren (Madison, WI)
HW: 373 SW: 316 GW: 150 LW: 138 CW: 163
I noticed that kitty, too!
RNY 06/03/15 by Michael Garren (Madison, WI)
HW: 373 SW: 316 GW: 150 LW: 138 CW: 163
I had my drains removed after 3 weeks. They I got seroma and 2 drains had to be inserted again. It was not very painful but looked horrible when they had to insert a tube inside my belly. Keep it as long as you need. Wear compression garments. You are doing great.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 6/6/18 11:57 am
You look wonderful. The drain must be uncomfortable, and I know it is frustrating. Betcha it'll be out very soon. Hang in there!
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