Well, my surgeon had me come in with all the redness and draining. The area surrounding my sutures near my hip bone, was red and very swollen. He drained the area and put me on antibiotics as a precaution. He said that extra fluid just found its way out of my body better to get it all out, then to have it accumulating under the skin, and causing an infection or worse. The area was so full and tight, that I could barely walk. The area continued to drain after he drained it, but now I am able to walk with no more pain, and the redness is starting to go away.
On another note, I had cramps that almost made me pass out. In researching it, I found out that this is rather common in post op body lift/ tummy tuck patients. This was the worst pain that I have ever experienced, in my LIFE! I have had two (rather large) babies, with no pain meds, not even Tylenol, and this far surpassed that pain! I was sweating, felt like I was going to pass out, and throw up, all at the same time. after about 1/2 hour, the pain was finally subsiding. It literally knocked me on my ass. I slept for over an hour. I am not looking forward the the next few months. I think it is important to bring this up, simply because I had no idea about this... maybe I could have been prepared for it. I have no use for birth control, but I would get on some form if I thought it may help.
I am still fatigued, and going back to work is going to be a challenge, but I have no choice. I know that it will take time to fully get my full strength back, but I am happy. for the first time since I was maybe 18 my stomach is smaller than my boobs! it feels so strange to look in the mirror still. I feel like it is someone else's body that I am looking at.
I hope that you continue following my journey.
Peace and Love.
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