Guest guest Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I had my explant with Dr. Melmed on February 4th. The surgery went well, no complications. He removed 90% of the scar tissue, the rest was too paper-thin and attached to the ribcage. I am pretty flat and deflated, but I know that will change in the following months. I've felt pretty good, just very tired and sore. I didn't have to take any RX pain meds (just Tylenol), so I was very thankful for that. My main complaint is that yesterday and today my head has been hurting and I've felt what seems like sinus pressure and a little dizziness. And I've also had some sinus drainage. I've been fighting a fungal sinus infection forever, and I'm wondering if getting the implants out is already breaking some stuff up in my sinuses? I don't know, but it feels pretty aweful. ( Thanks to all of you for the great info here. I know I wouldn't have had the courage to do this without this group and others like it. To those of you who are still considering this surgery, or just waiting for your surgery date to come around - have no fear. I was pretty worried about it. But with prayer, an awesome surgeon, and a great hospital staff, it really was a good experience. I'm so thankful it is behind me and I can finally start getting healthy. Blessings, April Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Congrads April! So glad to hear that your doing well! Now that you have the surgery behing you, you can move forward towards great health! Take good care of yourself and keep us posted on how your doing. PLEASE let us know when you have any bad days or have questions. We're here for ya! Hugs and Prayers, Cherie -- In , " April " <april@...> wrote: > > I had my explant with Dr. Melmed on February 4th. The surgery went > well, no complications. He removed 90% of the scar tissue, the rest > was too paper-thin and attached to the ribcage. I am pretty flat and > deflated, but I know that will change in the following months. I've > felt pretty good, just very tired and sore. I didn't have to take > any RX pain meds (just Tylenol), so I was very thankful for that. > > My main complaint is that yesterday and today my head has been > hurting and I've felt what seems like sinus pressure and a little > dizziness. And I've also had some sinus drainage. I've been fighting > a fungal sinus infection forever, and I'm wondering if getting the > implants out is already breaking some stuff up in my sinuses? I > don't know, but it feels pretty aweful. ( > > Thanks to all of you for the great info here. I know I wouldn't have > had the courage to do this without this group and others like it. > > To those of you who are still considering this surgery, or just > waiting for your surgery date to come around - have no fear. I was > pretty worried about it. But with prayer, an awesome surgeon, and a > great hospital staff, it really was a good experience. I'm so > thankful it is behind me and I can finally start getting healthy. > > Blessings, > April > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 April- How weird, I was JUST thinking about you and wondering what was going on with you! It's good to hear from you and even better to hear that your surgery is over!!! Woo Hoo!!!! See, I told you all along that you had nothing to worry about! Now, you can start concentrating on healing and getting your health back!! I was dizzy and headachy for the first couple of weeks after surgery, so just take it REAL easy. Surgery is tough on the body and you are probably still fighting that infection. Make sure you are taking vitamin C and drinking LOTS of water. I'm so happy for you!!! Love, Krista > > I had my explant with Dr. Melmed on February 4th. The surgery went > well, no complications. He removed 90% of the scar tissue, the rest > was too paper-thin and attached to the ribcage. I am pretty flat and > deflated, but I know that will change in the following months. I've > felt pretty good, just very tired and sore. I didn't have to take > any RX pain meds (just Tylenol), so I was very thankful for that. > > My main complaint is that yesterday and today my head has been > hurting and I've felt what seems like sinus pressure and a little > dizziness. And I've also had some sinus drainage. I've been fighting > a fungal sinus infection forever, and I'm wondering if getting the > implants out is already breaking some stuff up in my sinuses? I > don't know, but it feels pretty aweful. ( > > Thanks to all of you for the great info here. I know I wouldn't have > had the courage to do this without this group and others like it. > > To those of you who are still considering this surgery, or just > waiting for your surgery date to come around - have no fear. I was > pretty worried about it. But with prayer, an awesome surgeon, and a > great hospital staff, it really was a good experience. I'm so > thankful it is behind me and I can finally start getting healthy. > > Blessings, > April > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 April, Yeahhhhhhhhh the surgery is over with ............you thrive girl.Rest and get better. Love In a message dated 2/7/2008 5:17:48 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tommygirl18_1981@... writes: Congrats April!!!!! You are well on your way to healing. I am so glad the surgery is behind you now!!!!! Much Love, Beth I did it!!! I had my explant with Dr. Melmed on February 4th. The surgery went well, no complications. He removed 90% of the scar tissue, the rest was too paper-thin and attached to the ribcage. I am pretty flat and deflated, but I know that will change in the following months. I've felt pretty good, just very tired and sore. I didn't have to take any RX pain meds (just Tylenol), so I was very thankful for that. My main complaint is that yesterday and today my head has been hurting and I've felt what seems like sinus pressure and a little dizziness. And I've also had some sinus drainage. I've been fighting a fungal sinus infection forever, and I'm wondering if getting the implants out is already breaking some stuff up in my sinuses? I don't know, but it feels pretty aweful. (Thanks to all of you for the great info here. I know I wouldn't have had the courage to do this without this group and others like it.To those of you who are still considering this surgery, or just waiting for your surgery date to come around - have no fear. I was pretty worried about it. But with prayer, an awesome surgeon, and a great hospital staff, it really was a good experience. I'm so thankful it is behind me and I can finally start getting healthy.Blessings,April Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Who's never won? Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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