question for those who had tummy work

February 28, 2003

Hey all. Got a question that maybe someone will know the answer to. The 17th, I

had my abdominplasty. I've been had been doing great the first week. Get out

your violins...I'm gonna whine a little..lol. Well of course the family has

gotten the flu last Sunday and fevers are still high. Middle child was at 105

this morning. Got it down but being sick, I keep hearing MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM.

Yesterday it hit me at 104. Been in bed all I can but........................

Anyway, on to my question. I have been active but to no great extremes and

definately no lifting. I called the surgeon's office to get my appointment for

stich removal on Monday. I have been wearing this stupid elastic thing around my

torso for almost 2 weeks now. The incisions are not really hurting anymore but I

have a couple of knots that hurt like crazy. It seems the pressure garment is

making it worse. The nurse said to keep it on at all times if I can possibly

stand it..except during a shower. The knots are 1-to the left of the belly

button and 2-Above the belly button where my original WLS scar is in the muscle.

Any ideas? I have sneezed and coughed a little the last week but that only hurt

along the bikini incission. Do you think taking this pressure garment off while

resting or sitting will hurt...3 days early? I don't really have much bruising

or swelling anymore.

Thanks in advance,

Dawn

February 28, 2003