Hernia repair - post-op

Mar 17, 2010

This will be a VERY short entry.  Today I am nine days post-op.  I am still so very sore & swollen.  I can not sit up for too long because of the pain.  I start to cramp up because of the way my stomach is bending.  I am SO so happy that I finally got the hernia repair done.  Two things -  one I no longer look PG & two I finally have a flat tummy!  Woo hoo!  I did not know what to expect when it came to the extra skin being removed.  I did not think the incision was going to be as long as it is.  It goes from my bra line to my pubic hair.  And the part below the bellybutton is what I am having real pain with as of late.  One other thing I noticed.  Now that the hernia is closed up, I now have that real "FULL" feeling when I eat again.  Phew!  I thought I stretched out my poor little pouch.  Dr M said it's not possible, but I was starting to worry because I was able to eat frequently and medium sized portions.  I am now back to eating very small portions, and I stay full for a long time - thank goodness!  The scale hasn't been my friend lately because I am retaining so many fluids right now.  I feel like I am just a swollen beast.  I know it's only temporary, so I am not stressing out too much about it.

My butt & right leg are going numb from the way I am sitting, and my lower abdomen is throbbing.  I must sign off for now!  More pics to come as I heal better and swelling goes down! 

Happy St Pat's Day!

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