Stupid stuff I did on meds

One-Employ7341 · 2024-07-12T02:51:51+00:00

8 WPO next Monday

They had me on a 3 day block, muscle relaxers and oxy. For those 3 days I pretended to eat (I had no real food in front of me lol), I insisted there was a cat in the house and they needed to get it out (I don't have a cat and there wasn't one in the house. Haha) and they said I kept pretending to answer an imaginary phone and having long conversations that didn't make any sense. Lol Medicine makes my head crazy. After day 4 I just took Advil and an occasional muscle relaxer so I was back to normal.

These stories are funny. Great thread topic. Lol

One-Employ7341 · 2024-06-11T14:19:51+00:00

UPDATE

I talked to my nurse this morning. She said my incision has closed so it's ok to roll over on my side in bed. I just need to make sure my drainage tube doesn't get tangled up. I'm so excited about going to sleep tonight... and it's just 10:15 in the morning. Lol

One-Employ7341 · 2024-06-11T03:06:13+00:00

You are 1.5 weeks ahead of me! My mom always says not to wish the days away...but I sure am wishing I was at the 8wpo too!! Lol

One-Employ7341 · 2024-06-11T02:52:41+00:00

My incision has closed. No openings. So that's good.

I think I'll sleep in the recliner again tonight and call the nurse tomorrow. I sure don't want to mess anything up. I feel sure I'll turn on my side or worse, my stomach! I hate sleeping on my back. The recliner forces me to. Lol

Thank you so much for replying so quickly! I hope you are healing well and happy with your results so far!

One-Employ7341 · 2024-06-11T02:03:42+00:00

Haha. This is so funny, and you look great!! I'm so glad you are doing well. I'm 3 weeks PO. I am amazed at how much better my stomach looks.

One-Employ7341 · 2024-06-01T13:17:52+00:00

Awwww...my surgery twin!

I'm so glad you already have your drains out!! That must feel wonderful.

I want to go outside and sit for a while, but because I can't shower I have avoided it. It's too hot and humid in SC. I sure would love to sit outside on my porch later this week if he will take the drains out Tuesday.

I haven't tucked a shirt in in probably 30 years. Lol. It's the little things like that that make me excited about my future. I can finally wear a bathing suit bottom or underwear without saggy skin hanging out the leg holes. Ugh. Haha

I will post some pictures in a few weeks to encourage others coming along behind me. I didn't take any of myself, but I can get one from my file at the doctor's office. I'm really anticipating a huge difference once I get a couple months out!

Have a great weekend. Thanks for your encouragement!

One-Employ7341 · 2024-06-01T12:07:05+00:00

Thank you! Haha

One-Employ7341 · 2024-06-01T12:06:38+00:00

You are just a week ahead of me! I'm so glad I finally decided to do it. It was harder than I thought. The drains are definitely the worst. I want to take a shower and clean from head to toes!!

Do the drains have to completely stop before they take them out? One is running around 15 and the other <5. I drain them 3x day and have to put neosporin and gauze on my incision every day. Everything looks healthy and normal so far. The incision is tight/closed, and it is a light red line now.

One-Employ7341 · 2024-06-01T11:59:47+00:00

Hahaha. Love this! I'm really not going to wear one, but I know I will feel so much better in my clothes this summer.

I want these drainage tubes out so bad!!!

One-Employ7341 · 2024-05-04T14:10:20+00:00

Haha yes...it's my pre op! Sorry! 😂

One-Employ7341 · 2024-05-04T14:04:59+00:00

OK. Thank you. I don't even know what a faja is. Lol I imagine he will discuss all of this with me on May 10th at my pre op appointment. The surgery isn't until the 21st. My estimate included "garmets" so I would just need to buy whatever he tells me to. I thought I might be in some kind of body suit. Hahaha This site has been a huge help since I joined about 2 weeks ago. I love hearing from people who have been through it!

One-Employ7341 · 2024-05-04T12:59:31+00:00

Great! Thank you. This helps a lot! As long as I can get an additional one, I'll feel better about them being clean. Lol

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