The surgery went well on Thursday. Everything went smoothly and according to plan. I received a nerve block so that I would not feel anything in my chest area, was anesthetized and slept comfortably through the whole procedure. It is now Saturday, so I am 2 days out of surgery. I am feeling much better than I thought I would. The pain is not very bad at all and very controllable with the pain meds that were prescribed for me. My legs are pretty sore where the fat was removed and there is a bit of swelling, but it is tolerable. The chest area not too bad at all - some swelling and just a bit sore. I have a drain on each side which I believe will come out on Monday.
For the first 10 days I am supposed to be taking it very easy. Just walking around the house but not much more than that. At 10 days I can begin light walking, at 3 weeks I can begin light exercise at at 6 weeks no restrictions. I have to wear spanx 24 hours a day for 3 weeks to keep compression on the legs where the fat was removed. This will help the area to heal with a smooth appearance and will help to prevent any dented and uneven looking areas.
So, for the next several days, I will be taking it easy and following doctors orders. I'm hoping for an uneventful recovery and looking forward to moving ahead to healthy and happy days with no more surgeries or medical issues. God willing.
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