DSRIGGS
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So as @Charris suggested I am starting a new thread to update and track my progress.
Presurgery Weight: 182
Postsurgery Weight: 181
I fully expect I will lose 5-8 lbs as a result of the surgery before bouncing back , but I am confident that I will head back up and beyond. Hopefully I settle in around 190 as I feel that is a good weight for me and I plan to gain muscle back.
Surgery on May, 24 to repair hernia and insert mesh for reinforcement.
Spent two days in the hospital.
Vitamin A & D injections on the 23rd.
I am sore but Dr K says I look good and is very happy with where I am at battling from malnutrition and through what he says is a more difficult procedure as far as recovery than a standard DS or revision CD. He believes this procedure went very well and will work well for me. I hate wearing the binder with the rolled up gauze that goes under binder where hernia was at. This puts pressure on the site and helps healing/adhesion of abdomen wall to the mesh. It is necessary but I wear for a few hours and then take a breather as it makes my gut hurt.
I am confident that this surgery was a good move and that it is my path back to good health and feeling better.
Thank you all for your support.
Presurgery Weight: 182
Postsurgery Weight: 181
I fully expect I will lose 5-8 lbs as a result of the surgery before bouncing back , but I am confident that I will head back up and beyond. Hopefully I settle in around 190 as I feel that is a good weight for me and I plan to gain muscle back.
Surgery on May, 24 to repair hernia and insert mesh for reinforcement.
Spent two days in the hospital.
Vitamin A & D injections on the 23rd.
I am sore but Dr K says I look good and is very happy with where I am at battling from malnutrition and through what he says is a more difficult procedure as far as recovery than a standard DS or revision CD. He believes this procedure went very well and will work well for me. I hate wearing the binder with the rolled up gauze that goes under binder where hernia was at. This puts pressure on the site and helps healing/adhesion of abdomen wall to the mesh. It is necessary but I wear for a few hours and then take a breather as it makes my gut hurt.
I am confident that this surgery was a good move and that it is my path back to good health and feeling better.
Thank you all for your support.