2 days out from small hernia repair and panniculectomy

Dec 18, 2009

I had surgery 10 minutes from my house with Dr. Skiles on wed December 16th, 2009. She is a no nonsense upfront qualified surgeon. I had insurance approval for the procedure and was in and out of surgery in 2 and half hours. She removed 8lbs of skin, pulling my skin down as tight as she could with one incision from hip to hip. I have no belly button after hearing it was safer, she could take more skin and my tummy would be flatter.. hubby and I decided that could be dealt with later if at all. I had a morphine pump in the hospital and stayed overnight. My iv gave me fits as usual, so now I am home with liquid vicodin. Seems to be managing fine and it working better than the morphine was. I have two drains and have become a pro at those. My son is doing a beautiful job of nursing me. Hubby went back to work today and then will be home for a few to take over. I am very happy with the job Dr. Skiles did with what I gave her to work with and what insurance would cover. Pictures to come soon.  Have a good one!

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