All through the preop. Talked with the surgicenter nurse. First case. 6:30 am. Scheduled for 3 hours. Dr said probably 2.5. Amazing. Lower body lift with breast lift and implants in 2.5 hours

Getting through the weekend will be interesting. I'm too busy in the week to think about it. Eeeeeeaaaaappppp

I hope you feel better soon.

Hope you feel better. Last couple of weeks, I had severe allergy attacks, that was aweful, constant sneezing!

I hope you feel better soon.

>Hope you feel better. Last couple of weeks, I had severe allergy attacks, that was aweful, constant sneezing!

I hope you feel better soon.

Thank you for the encouragement. It lifts my spirits to read your replies. Fever broke last night and I am almost human again :0

skiddles I did see that tree allergy season has started in the PNW. Do you treat your allergies?

Sweetpea, I added Doc Martin to my Amazon watch list. I just watched House of Cards and Scandal. Holy smokes!

I had questions and now I can't remember them. Oh here's one, did you stay on antibiotics while you had drains in? I have to stay on them as long as I have drains. My drains could come out today but I won't go to doctor until Monday so that means being on high does of antibiotics for four days I don't need them. (grumpy face) I've been on probiotic that I started a week before surgery.

There must be a faster way to up load photos? I posted to the member gallery then I was able to attach them here?

I can't tell if you all can read the dates? The orange sweatshirt pic was taken preop in January. The blue long John's shirt is preop (hopefully that's obvious. Lol). The rest are post op surgery pics at days 1, 7, & 9.

Edited March 2, 201412 yr by CBT

Great Pics! My drains were in my pubic area. Belly Button looks great! I didn't take antibiotic when came home from the hospital, the 3rd day I got a 101.6 temperature.I had to stay on antibiotics till the drains came out. That's when the allergies started. Now I take Mucionex.

I'm bummed to be on so much antibiotic. My GI is torn up from stomach flu. Working on acceptance. Only til Monday. Drain appointment Monday morning.

You look great. Do panties cover the scar normally? Sorry to hear about the flu- what nightmare timing. Feel better soon.

You look great. Do panties cover the scar normally? Sorry to hear about the flu- what nightmare timing. Feel better soon.

The front scar seems to be covered. I'm not really sure until the swelling goes down and I get out of the compression garment. I think the back scar will drop and then fall below the pantie line.

Thanks for the well wishes. It was really bad timing and at least I was 8 days out! Ugh. Still have queasy tummy. I think the antibiotic is contributing to the problem.

Great Pics! My drains were in my pubic area. Belly Button looks great! I didn't take antibiotic when came home from the hospital, the 3rd day I got a 101.6 temperature.I had to stay on antibiotics till the drains came out. That's when the allergies started. Now I take Mucionex.

Are you taking a probiotic? You might look into that. You can take capsule. While you hurt has loads of probiotic, it lacks broad spectrum and if you antibiotic are anything like mine, I doubt yogurt is enough!

Mucinex? Is it an allergy formula?

I hope you find relief! Allergies are the pits. My deck is coated yellow from the tree pollens this week.

I'm done with all the antibiotics.My allergies are gone for now, Musinex is great for breaking up the mucus in your throat. Where do u live! we're getting more snow.

I'm in the Pacific Northwest where it is chucking down rain in preparation for more spring rain

Cool- Opposite side of the country!

Post op days 11 sat/12 sun

Nothing much. Trying to combat the nausea from the flu. Taking a long while to recover. Wonder if it's harder with sleeve in general to recover from stomach flu or if it's down to my body already working so hard. First stomach bug I've had since being sleeved.

A bit worried that I don't have an appetite to get my Protein needs met. Forced myself to eat on Sunday.

Missing yoga.

Ready for drain to come out.

Post op days 11 sat/12 sun

Nothing much. Trying to combat the nausea from the flu. Taking a long while to recover. Wonder if it's harder with sleeve in general to recover from stomach flu or if it's down to my body already working so hard. First stomach bug I've had since being sleeved.

A bit worried that I don't have an appetite to get my Protein needs met. Forced myself to eat on Sunday.

Missing yoga.

Ready for drain to come out.

I think your recovery is protracted b/c of surgery. My boss just got a tummy tuck over Xmas then got the flu two weeks later. She's not sleeved but said flu right after surgery was horrendous. If you stay hydrated, I suspect a week or so not hitting protein won't be too detrimental. Maybe add a shake or two to your day or unflavored powder to some Soup. I like Unjury's chicken soup flavored Protein Powder.

Post op days 11 sat/12 sun

Nothing much. Trying to combat the nausea from the flu. Taking a long while to recover. Wonder if it's harder with sleeve in general to recover from stomach flu or if it's down to my body already working so hard. First stomach bug I've had since being sleeved.

A bit worried that I don't have an appetite to get my Protein needs met. Forced myself to eat on Sunday.

Missing yoga.

Ready for drain to come out.

I think your recovery is protracted b/c of surgery. My boss just got a tummy tuck over Xmas then got the flu two weeks later. She's not sleeved but said flu right after surgery was horrendous. If you stay hydrated, I suspect a week or so not hitting protein won't be too detrimental. Maybe add a shake or two to your day or unflavored powder to some soup. I like Unjury's chicken soup flavored protein powder.

Yes, Erp you are right. I just came back from surgeon's office. Met with PA. She said what you said. Already immune compromised so it's a longer and harder recovery. Nausea seems to be gone today

Funny head game I have about shakes. I am so far out and so used to eating dense, quality protein that I tend to discount the protein in shakes. I almost view them as sliders. That's just a head game. I've been drinking them but discounting the quality. I will stop that.

I also did not take my antibiotic today because I knew the drains were coming out. I think my sleeve was torn up and the antibiotic along with the Advil just exacerbated it.

Good news is I continue to surgery heal like I'm used to. I'm about a week ahead of the "typical" patient. She was amazed at my suture healing and range of motion, but mostly surprised that all three drains were ready to come out :0

She was giggling at how "great" my tummy looks. I really needed the encouragement today. It was timely.

I hope to post new pictures without drains tomorrow. Truth is, I can't wait to get a good look myself! Eeeek.