6/27/2023 0 Comments Tummy tuck recovery 2 monthsWe watch a lot of movies, and I sleep a lot. I take a break from my binder and super tight sports bra each night to let everything air out, and massage my belly with arnica gel and coconut oil. By this point, I’m starting to get bored, and also missing be able to spend all day going on adventures and playing with the girls. I spend a lot of time on the couch (the girls can snuggle with me and I’ll read them books or watch movies with them), or in bed taking naps. There’s literally no way I can do anything functional at this point I need help getting out of bed and shuffle around, either to the kitchen, the bathroom, or back to bed.ĭay 5-10: Each day, I start to feel a little bit more *normal* and can stand a little more straight. Every time I think about everything they’re doing, it makes me start to tear up because I feel so overwhelmed with gratitude and how fortunate I am to have them in my life. She and Tom end up doing everything around the house and for Liv and P, while also taking care of me. I’m SO thankful my mom can stay with us for two weeks. The girls know I have an owie and can’t pick them up yet, and they’re super gentle and sweet. We stop every hour and walk around -it’s quite a sight hunched over with my compression socks on- and make it home to madre and the girls. We have my post-op appointment on day three, and drive home. (I’ve never watched so much TV in my entire life) (<- Doc suggested this to prevent blood clots, and Tom also has to give me daily Lovenox injections to prevent clots for 7 days.) We order a lot of room service and Postmates, since I don’t end up leaving the hotel room the entire time we’re there. These couple of days are a blur of naps, reading a bit, and watching movies, in addition to getting up every hour or so (hunched over) to walk around the room for 5 minutes so I can move my legs. I’d stayed on top of all of my pain pills and muscle relaxers, and wake up having to count down until my next dose. In the middle of the night after my first day post-op, I wake up in SEARING pain. My recovery timeline:ĭay 2-4: The very hardest days. I eat some nice and salty gluten-free crackers, drink more ginger ale, and we order room service and watch movies. When I wake up, I’m actually feeling pretty great. We head back to the hotel where a wheelchair is waiting, and straight into bed for a long nap. I hadn’t had ginger ale in SO LONG and it’s pretty much the best post-surgery drink ever. I just remember my blood pressure crashing, getting the fluids, the shaking/doom feeling going away, and drinking ginger ale. Good thing Tom is there because I can’t remember a single thing we discussed. In a few minutes, I’m feeling ok again, and talking to the Dr. It relaxes me a little TOO much, my blood pressure starts to plummet, and they have to quickly give me fluids. I tell the nurse that I’m in a lot of pain, and she gives me Demerol. Tom comes in to keep me company, and my entire body is shaking from the anesthesia. (My wrists are strapped down.) I’m pretty sure people wake up in recovery? I was wide awake as they lifted me onto the other roll table thing -I did watch Grey’s Anatomy but my brain isn’t helping me remember what it’s called- and wheeled into the recovery room. Every around me assures me that it’s over, but I’m still trying to talk (I have no voice from the tube that was down my throat) and also trying to Hulk myself off the table. My body tends to want to fight off anesthesia, so the second they start “lightening” the amount, I WAKE UP. The Dr marks me up with Sharpie, we take pictures, and before I know it, I’m on the operating table, getting my happy juice before I doze off to Dreamland. Quickly, I shower, get dressed (in a plaid shirt and comfy shorts I’ll end up wearing for 2 days), and head with Tom to the surgery center. What to Expect: Breast Explant, Lift and Abdominoplasty (Including Tummy Tuck Before and After Photos)ĭay 1 (Day of surgery): I’m shaking as my alarm goes off. There are some tips mixed in with my personal experience, and as always, please remember that only we can make the best decisions for ourselves and our health, with our doctor’s guidance. While I was recovering, I chipped away at this post with some things that came to mind. (<- classified as a full abdominoplasty because my ab separation was all the way up, and I had loose skin above and below my belly button.) You can read more about why I got my breast implants removed and diastasis recti repaired here. It can always been a little daunting to put yourself out there on social media, especially when you feel vulnerable, and you always wrap me up in kindness and love. I was overwhelmed with all of your support and genuinely appreciate those who took time to leave a comment here, on Instagram, and Facebook. Hi friends! Thank you again for all of your kind wishes and comments on the post about my surgery.
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