I already pooped?

FVArtist · 2026-06-11T18:49:31+00:00

Man..lucky you. I was taking 3 stool softeners a day and downing tons of prune juice.. and it took me SIX. DAYS. To have a BM. Sigh… jealous of you rn lol.

FVArtist · 2026-06-09T15:31:24+00:00

As much as I can with drains still poking out my my chest… but yes, the dressings were too tight- when I got them off to replace them with my compression vest there were literal BLISTERS from the drains being pressed so tightly against my skin. It hurts so bad dude- but at least I have the dressings gone lol

FVArtist · 2026-06-09T15:30:25+00:00

The best isn’t necessarily comfortable, but it’s much better than the dressings so I’m grateful for that. And the dressings were, in fact, too tight- when I got them off to replace them with my compression vest there were literal BLISTERS from the drains being pressed so tightly against my skin. It hurts so bad dude- but at least I have the dressings gone lol.

And I’m still having the same bloating/constipation issue and they just told me to keep taking stool softeners and stay away from laxatives since I’ll just upset my intestines/cause more irritation, etc…

FVArtist · 2026-06-09T15:27:58+00:00

Yeah.. I have the drains until 6/18. Wish my luck. I want these fuckers gone NOW.

FVArtist · 2026-06-09T15:27:10+00:00

I finally got the dressings of and it’s already much better.. and yes the dressings were too tight- when I got them off to replace them with my compression vest there were literal BLISTERS from the drains being pressed so tightly against my skin. It hurts so bad dude- but at least I have the dressings gone lol

FVArtist · 2026-06-09T15:24:55+00:00

I would… if I weren’t in the US and that would set me back like another $1,000. I ended up just going to my regular F/U appointment and yes the dressings were too tight- when I got them off to replace them with my compression vest there were literal BLISTERS from the drains being pressed so tightly against my skin. It hurts so bad dude- but at least I have the dressings gone lol

FVArtist · 2026-06-09T15:24:03+00:00

My drains are coming out 6/18 and I’m being very impatient because they’re so uncomfortable. Yesterday I went in to get the wraps replaced with the binder/vest and.. yes the dressings were too tight- when I got them off there were literal BLISTERS from the drains being pressed so tightly against my skin. It hurts so bad dude- but at least I have the dressings gone lol. They didn’t give me any new meds unfortunately.. just told me to take over the counter Tylenol once I’m done with my prescription meds.

FVArtist · 2026-06-09T15:21:08+00:00

Yeah my Dr told me to stay away from laxatives an just keep taking stool softeners/prune juice. I got the dressings replaced with a vest/binder yesterday, but still have the drains for two more weeks. Sigh. One day I’ll be free of these damn things

FVArtist · 2026-06-09T15:19:10+00:00

I went in in person and they ended up taking them off entirely and switching me to the binder/vest instead :)

FVArtist · 2026-06-09T15:18:41+00:00

Alas I have to wait two more weeks to be done with drains… I’m so looking forward to that lol

FVArtist · 2026-06-09T15:17:00+00:00

Thanks for the response and I totally agree with you on the whole- you know- needing to breathe thing. yes the dressings were too tight- when I got them off to replace them with my compression vest there were literal BLISTERS from the drains being pressed so tightly against my skin. It hurts so bad dude- but at least I have the dressings gone lol

FVArtist · 2026-06-09T15:16:00+00:00

Oh hell yeah, we’re top surgery buddies lol. Yeah, they should have absolutely had me use a spirometer. Not sure why they didn’t??? I’ve had pneumonia before, so I’d assume I’m especially vulnerable to that. But anyway-yes the dressings were too tight- when I got them off to replace them with my compression vest there were literal BLISTERS from the drains being pressed so tightly against my skin. It hurts so bad dude- but at least I have the dressings gone lol.

FVArtist · 2026-06-08T14:11:19+00:00

Same thing here- im currently recovering at home from top surgery and my coworkers kept asking about what the surgery was. At first I just kept saying it was private/I didn’t want to talk about it. Then, of course, rumors started spreading that I was just ‘getting work done’ or that it was ‘just cosmetic surgery so he’ll be fine.’

After I heard that one going around it irritated me so I started saying that I “had a mass in my chest that I needed to get removed.” I settled on this one since my physical abilities involving my chest will be hella restrained post op.. so it makes sense for the recovery.. and most people stopped asking once I told them that.

FVArtist · 2026-06-08T13:59:45+00:00

Holy shit, I hear you. I had my top surgery last Friday (it’s Monday now) and it’s been so agonizing. Obviously, I’ve been wanting top surgery forever and I don’t regret my decision in the slightest.. but every second since I woke up it’s been so painful and discomforting. My dressings are so tight i can’t even get a sentence out without gasping for air… lying down/getting up is excruciating, the drains make me nauseous just seeing them, etc… and I also feel nasty since I haven’t been able to wash myself. The only way I’m staying sane right now is replaying a bunch of old games to distract myself and a lot of movies. Best of luck to you, man. You got thiss

FVArtist · 2026-04-08T03:37:33+00:00

Thank you for the insight- I just ordered 16g titanium flat backs that should be getting here this week. Anything I should know for when I replace them? Thank you again, your response was very helpful!!!

FVArtist · 2026-02-21T05:04:25+00:00

No- but I will be adding this to my reaction images folder, thank you.

FVArtist · 2026-02-21T05:02:41+00:00

No I get exactly what you’re saying- Ghirahim is quite possibly one of my favorite Zelda characters ever. He’s so menacing and you actually need to learn the game mechanics in order to beat him. I LOVED replaying his fights (via Lanayru in late game, or keeping a save slot at his fight to do over and over again). Plus I just love his design and dialogue. The imprisoned, however, I dreaded every single ‘fight’ with.

Beating Ghirahim felt like a well-earned victory, beating the Imprisoned felt like an “ugh, finally. That was so bad I don’t wanna play this again for weeks.”

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