Mommy Makeover

Time to get all this loose skin off!

Recovery-

Day of surgery

• Came out surgery at pain level of 8 they quickly gave me meds and it went right down.
• I had to remind myself to hunch over.
• My boobs felt heavy.
• The arm drains in the arm pits were the things that bugged me most. 
• The first time I had to pee at home I felt like I was going to pass out but it didn’t happen again after that. I was able to wipe myself. 
• The thing that was the worse of the day was my face and head was constantly itching. Because of the arm lift I used a back scratcher and it my life saver. 

Post op day 1

• Felt really good but drains in the arm pits still annoying.
• Took a sponge bath.
• Took a good nap.
• Wanted pain meds when it was time. 
• Breasts felt so heavy and not supported enough.
• Had visitors which was so nice and took my mind off things.
• Went to bed earlier and was pretty tired.

Post op day 2

• slept great the night before besides having to be woke for medicine.
• Was pretty tired when I woke for the day so I went back to sleep for a little nap.
• Moved to the couch to visit with my dad which was a nice and new scenery.
• Undressed completely and seen my results. Not in love because my boobs look terrifying like they are botched. Google says it’s normal.
• It was along process to take everything off, sponge bath and put everything back on.
• Accidentally fell thinking the chair was behind me. It really scared me but I think everything is okay. 
• Half way through the day found out the toilet seat riser sucked and used the other bathroom and was able to do everything on my own. Before I would wipe first but had to have my hubby re wipe to get back further. 
• Made an outing to my SIL for Father’s Day dinner. It was nice but went home fairly soon.
• My binder seemed to have moved up so I wanted to fix it. When we took it off I felt faint and dizzy and about passed out. That sucked

Post op day 3-

• Sleeping isn’t really great in the recliner and having to get up for meds and the bathroom. 
• Went to the surgeon to have arm drains taken out. He said everything looked great. Took me out of everything on my arms and I feel weird about that. 
• Felt really good being out and about. Not even too tired when we got home. We were gone from 10:30 to 3:30
• Chris is exhausted.

Post op day 4-

• Sleep a little better on the living room recliner during the night.
• Did the entire night shift by myself.
• Woke up a little tired but was excited for a real shower.
• Shower took a long time but I did my hair and everything.
• Chilled most of the day. 
• Getting worried I haven’t pooped since Thursday when I had horrible diarrhea. Trying all sorts of things.
• Rode with Chris to Home Depot to get out. 
• Going to try to cut the 6 pm and so on Percocet in half due to constipation. 

Post op day 5-

• Skipped a night of Tylenol so got a 6 hour stretch
• Milly’s chair is uncomfy so I moved to the living room 
• Still cutting the Percocet in 1/2 stopped after the 6 am dose constipation is bad. 
• Trying a suppository as nothing else is working and so I haven’t went since the day before surgery. 
• Pain is pretty good. I do get this burning sensation under the left breast. My boobs hurt the worse and I wish they would drop. 
• Arms a little more tight today and the fluid is still in the elbow. Compression sleeves should be here today.
• Sick of walking hunched over. 
• Pooping small amounts with all the miralax, prune juice, apple juice, prunes and suppository but I have had to manually help. 
• Rested more today besides being in the bathroom a lot.

Post op day 6-

• Sleep pretty good on the living room recliner
• Drains seem to be really going down maybe I can get them out tomorrow.
• I have this weird muscle twist pain on the right side. It’s not all the time. 
• Started the arm compressions to get rid of the fluid build up.
• Started to take ibuprofen sometimes as well maybe it will help with swelling.
• Pooped on my own without a struggle.
• Recovery is pretty boring. 
• Went for a drive to take Sis to the dermatologist. 
• I get so emotional every night and think I am botched. My arms are the thing that upsets me most.

Post op day 7-

• Yeah for one week! 
• Didn’t sleep well I had to tinkle to many times.
• 2 doses of miralax is too much for this girl. I went a lot but no struggle. 
• I did take a nap in the early morning which was a first.
• Tired and lazy today but still bored.
• Went to my MIL for a bit to get out of the house.

Post op day 8-

• Sleep awful again the night before and had a meltdown. Got in bed and sleep for a few more hours.
• I walked outside like I do every morning and talked with the neighbor for a good bit.
• Washed my hair and had a nice long shower which made me feel like a new woman.
• Took a little 30 to 45 minute nap.
• Went for a drive to get out of the house. 
• Night time is hard I turn into such a beast. I feel asleep for a nap at 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
• My drain site or basically that right hip hurts a lot. I don’t know if it’s swelling or what. 
• I still have this strange ball, twist feeling in my abdomen. I can’t wait to talk to the doctor about that. 
• In 24 hours my drain was at 34cc. Hoping to get them out in two days when they are back in the office.

Post op day 9-

• Slept the best I have so far. It felt so good. 
• Took a little hour nap. 
• Drain site feels better although red but that dang hip area is annoyed from swelling for something.
• My right arm still hurts pretty bad when you touch it where you would put an iv or maybe a little lower. Not around the incision. 
• Went to Sunday dinner, it’s nice to get out and be around everyone. 
• Still taking morning and evening walks.

Post op day 10-

• rested a lot.
• Pain back in the right hip area. I don’t know if it’s from swelling or drain site.
• Shaved my legs and half assed my arm pits. Was able to twinkle shave my face.
• Night time seems to bring me anxiety thinking I am botched. I am so scared this all wasn’t done right.

Post op day 11-

• Woke up with the same anxiety so I decided to go on a work delivery with Hubby.
• I got a few things done at work in pajamas and all.
• Today was a very productive day. 
• I have more energy today than I have since I stopped the narcotics

Post op day 12-

• Woke uo showered and went to get lashes done.
• Ran some errands 
• Came home and did some paperwork for Dad
• Went to the plastic surgeon and got my last drain out. That was so nice
• Went to my MIL to help her with a project.
• Busy day
• I have been more emotional at night this whole recovery and I wanted to sleep in bed. It was late and Chris and I couldn’t get me as comfy as the recliner is so I went back out to the living room upset. 
• I had a total meltdown anxiety attack and only sleep for 1 1/2 hours all night. It was awful

Post op day 13-

• Haven’t slept and I am exhausted. I decided to take my lexapro to get me through this surgery. Also asked the doctor for ambien because I can’t have another night like that. 
• Got a lymphatic massage which was nice. Loved the lady but I don’t know how much it did. 
• Laid around the rest of the day and tried to nap which I may have for an hour on and off
• Taking my last ambien to sleep tonight. 

Past op day 14-

• drugged myself to bed but so slept good. Also slept in my bed for the first time.
• Did payroll and it felt so good to be productive.
• Went and hung for a bit at a graduation party. It was nice to socialize.

Post op day 15-

• Took a Valium and trazadone and slept the best I have since surgery. 
• Spent the morning at Home Depot getting some new flowers.
• Cleaned up the house the best I could. Got both bathroom toilets cleaned and counters wiped down.
• I have had zero appetite for 3 days. Skipped my shot this week because I know I need to eat. 
• Put on a faja and man it was so much better. I feel way more comfortable 

Post op day 18-

• Started scar cream on belly, belly button and around nipples.

Post op day 19-

• lighting pains in my right breast.