PO Day 12 and things that have really helped!
PO D 12 abdominoplasty, rectus diastis repair and some anterior lipo. Honestly the first 6 days were just trying to survive. Used a walker, an ice machine pad (circulates cold water and doesn’t meal all over you like an ice pack), distraction (headphones and audio books and music), massages ( resting my head and arms on the massage table while sitting in a chair-was amazing for those strained back muscles!), some lymphatic massage (reduces swelling), Bromilain capsules (helps reduce swelling).
A spray water bottle for the bathroom when you can’t yet reach :)
Be on top of your bowel protocol from Day 1 (I actually started a few days before surgery and ate very light foods for 2 days prior). You will go days and days without pooping then it will seem like that is all you do for a day or 2 LOL
PO Day 12- am THRILLED with my new shape, can’t stop staring lol. Looking at clothes online that are snug:). I can walk with a bit of a hunch over, can’t lay flat or on my side yet. Finally eating real meals and not just toast. Not driving just yet, hopefully this weekend. Every day I see small increments forward. I had tons of black bruising that is fading. Some fresh bleeding from my new bellybutton yesterday (surgeon not concerned)
Hope this helps someone. GOSH we are brave and strong for doing this!!