[ChuppyGirl]

Hi all,

I'm in the recovery phase after the 3 plastic procedures and it's a rough road.

The wound at the back has got infected, the doc had to re-open it and scrap it out to get fresh healthy skin (they were like 2 places, 1 large and one small)
with the normal movemet like getting to the car to drive to the hospital I have to change the dressing every day and not to sleep on my left side were the 2 wounds are and also taking care of the kids and giving instructions to the nanny's. the 2 wounds merged into one laaarge one almost covering my left back side it's ooozing and bleeding

I'm so desperate that I sometimes wonder why in the hell have I done the PS?! I was doing alright!! I paid a hell of money to become disabled!

and that's not all!! i gained 8kg!!!!!! the logic says that I should have lose!!!! I'm instructed not to move (slow walk is alright) so no GYM, and I should eat because I'm anemic! so how in the hill I will maintain my weight or not to gain?!!!!

the other day some1 saw me and wondered, I don't see a change your thighs and arms are still big?!! I said that's right because the surgeon didn't touch them he fixed the hip, the butt, tummy and the breast!

I look bigger because of the D cub boobs so my upper is bigger than beefore with my saggy arms
plus I don't know what's the story with my colon, I'm always bloughted! I'm on medication my doctor said it's the body reaction towards the surgery it's like a shock! I feel like my tummy wounds will get open because my tummy gets inflated even when I drink water or coffee

I need help, I don't know what to do or eat!!
I can't go to the GYM or work I'm bored and SAAAD

[DocSanae]

((((HUGS))))
PS is a very big deal.
While some seem to breeze through it, many do have a rough time for a while.
kimtindall has had a very rought time of it, check out her posts and threads.
Like you, she's had some infection issues and fluids collecting.
It is the body's reaction to major surgery, as removing a lot of skin is major surgery.
Hang in there, be patient, and all's well that ends well.

Check out Craig's new venture.
The Plastic Surgery Channel

[dixieladybug]

Bless your heart. I hate to hear that you are having such a hard time. I know that you wanted this so badly. I want to have a tt but I read so much about the pain and complications that it scares me. I hope that you feel better soon. We miss you around here. Take good care of yourself and this too shall pass. Hang in there.. ((big ole hugs))) dixie

[MsVickie]

I hate this for you Chuppy. I have seen up and downs to this posted on the boards. Like Doc said Kim is the lastest one to have it done and has suffered alot with just a tummy tuck. I do hope you progress soon honey. Take care my friend.

[not quite Barbie]

Oh Chuppy,
I'm so sorry to hear you are having complications. You know the weight gain is just all the fluids they gave you during surgery. It will go away in a couple of weeks. The swelling can happen for up to 6 months or a year so all you can do is be patient. They say wearing the binder helps keep the swelling down, personally I didn't see any difference, but sometimes it feels really good to have pressure against the tummy. It also helps to wear a thin cotton "muscle" shirt under the binder so it doesn't pinch so much.

Obesity Help has a web site for plastic surgery and many of them talk about necrotic wounds. They all seem to get through it somehow though it takes awhile to get healed. They talk about wet-packing the wound to help it heal from the inside. I'm sure your PS will tell you about this if he wants you to do it.

The best thing you can do for yourself to help healing is get in as much protein as you can. Even if you have to go back to protein drinks. Don't worry about gaining weight right now, worry about giving your body the tools it needs to heal you.

As for the other issue, the pain pills can cause that. You should be taking a stool softener with every pain pill, and you might want to consider a gentle laxative.

I hope you heal soon and can start enjoying your new look.
Barb

[clancythecamper]

Hey, Chuppy, I missed you! I'm sending you lots of good thoughts and prayers for your recovery ~ hugs! When I had my hysterectomy, I had a sizable wound too, that didn't want to heal "as directed". It's nothing compared to what you are going thru, but, what I do remember was focusing on making my body well. Every bite of food has some sort of healing property to it ~ I blasted in as much nutrition as possible and I imagined "sending all the good healing cells" to the surgery site. I also did lots of TLC not only to my wound but also to my spirit. Take care of you ~ this, too, shall pass. We luv ya!

[wannabe skinny]

awweeee - we have been wondering how you are doing - so sorry to hear that you are having such a difficult time with healing. as others have mentioned don't worry about the extra pounds, i'm sure this is from the swelling and will go away as you progress. i pray that you are very soon able to enjoy the results of all your hard work and pain ~

[Queenofthenile]

Ya oukhtee,
Salamtik! Inshallah,allahu yashfeyak. I hope all will go well soon. I was wondering where you were. I will make du'a for you (((HUGS)))

[kitty56]

I was wondering about you also with your PS and how you are doing. I am so sorry that you have to go threw all that hardship with your surgery. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray it starts to heal better for you and things start to turn around for you.

[Kenyar]

poor chuppy. we posted looking for you hoping it was nothing bad. im sorry you are going thru this. i have no advice. i just pray for strength for you. dont be sad. you will get past this part. hang in there.