🍆❤️‍🩹🍆 Dicknations for Sassy! Updates & Get Well Wang 🍆❤️‍🩹🍆

[Deprived_in_AZ]

I am struggling with this. Yes. Just walking from one side of the house to the other totally wears me out. This wound vac is basically something I have to drag with me everywhere and just as I celebrated being free from the IV pole and not having to drag something around. I got this. I wear it as a necklace basically. A heavy necklace but then plug it in wherever I sit. I have to be careful of it with showers and such. But Real showers aren't much of a thing yet. I've had a couple, but I have to be careful of all the places that are covered. It's funny how you forget about the little things until you can't do them. I went outside and walking from my driveway to the house took the wind out of me.
I stepped on the scale and have lost 14#'s since I went in. I can see it on myself. (not that I'm really complaining)
All the bruising all over from my Picc line, heparin shots, Iv's. I look horrible.

Ugh it does sound annoying. But it's temporary, and with every day you'll get a tiny bit stronger. Tiny. Testing your patience. Your bruises will go away too. I love that your kitty came to snuggle and make you feel better... mine would probably nip and bite and demand her breakfast no matter how ill I was!

 

[SassySheDevil]

Tomorrow I am supposed to get my wound Vac off. They didn't want to leave it for the full 7 days because I have a piece of foam shoved into one of the open wounds and they don't want the skin to grow over that.
I am excited and nervous. It does limit my movement some. But I'm worried it will also be harder without the wound Vac holding everything together. I have not had any output from the wound/machine since I came home. Until today. Of course, now that I am about to get it off. There is output.
I'm bringing my son-in-law with me tomorrow since they plan to show me how to do bandaging without the wound vac and he is an EMT. My family is pretty squeamish, he is not lol

 

[Joxlrg]

Always best to have backup.. Good luck tomorrow.. But it does sound like more good news !!

 

[lakesailer_mi]

Tomorrow I am supposed to get my wound Vac off. They didn't want to leave it for the full 7 days because I have a piece of foam shoved into one of the open wounds and they don't want the skin to grow over that.
I am excited and nervous. It does limit my movement some. But I'm worried it will also be harder without the wound Vac holding everything together. I have not had any output from the wound/machine since I came home. Until today. Of course, now that I am about to get it off. There is output.
I'm bringing my son-in-law with me tomorrow since they plan to show me how to do bandaging without the wound vac and he is an EMT. My family is pretty squeamish, he is not lol

I hope it all goes well tomorrow. Good to have a family member who can do the wound care.
I'm not particularly squeemish, but dealing with my own wounds is tough...
Hugs all around.

 

[Endless_Night]

Sassy, I am glad that you are home and hoping you get unplugged enough to sleep comfortably in your own bed.

 

[SassySheDevil]

Sassy, I am glad that you are home and hoping you get unplugged enough to sleep comfortably in your own bed.

Thank you. Turned out they just removed the Vac. Cleaned everything up and decided to put it back on and will try again Friday. So. I still have my little friend following me around. My wounds still look pretty gnarly, but better than they did. They said everything is healing well. So, that is a plus.
I'm still in a great deal of pain, but so happy to sleep in my own bed surrounded by the animals and my husband.
Today was the first time I wore real clothes, and it was weird seeing the weight loss. I can't wear a bra because of how high up the wounds and wound vac are. My poor tits are practically dragging on the ground. I feel like I should be slopping them over my shoulder.

 

[LadyLascivious1]

Thank you. Turned out they just removed the Vac. Cleaned everything up and decided to put it back on and will try again Friday. So. I still have my little friend following me around. My wounds still look pretty gnarly, but better than they did. They said everything is healing well. So, that is a plus.
I'm still in a great deal of pain, but so happy to sleep in my own bed surrounded by the animals and my husband.
Today was the first time I wore real clothes, and it was weird seeing the weight loss. I can't wear a bra because of how high up the wounds and wound vac are. My poor tits are practically dragging on the ground. I feel like I should be slopping them over my shoulder.

Real clothes probably feel amazing and like a small victory. And hopefully the wound vac for a few more days is just a little extra peace of mind because you don’t need to worry about changing the dressings or the wound opening up.

Are they at least giving you the good drugs?

 

[SassySheDevil]

Real clothes probably feel amazing and like a small victory. And hopefully the wound vac for a few more days is just a little extra peace of mind because you don’t need to worry about changing the dressings or the wound opening up.

Are they at least giving you the good drugs?

Oxy is my "good drug" I have a muscle relaxer too. But today they basically told me to add in Tylenol and Ibuprofen.
BTW hubby said to thank you. Your choice in comfort apparently does amazing things for my nipples!! But yes. It was nice to have on real clothes for a little while today. This tube coming out from the wound vac adds some interesting mazes with clothes.

 

[Endless_Night]

Lack of bra aside, I'm sure your breasts are also happy to be home.


Seriously, hospitals stays are the worst. One is left so exhausted.

Nice to see you posting.

 

[AlexBailey]

Oh Sassy, so glad you’re home and on the mend!

 

[hotwords229_A]

My poor tits are practically dragging on the ground. I feel like I should be slopping them over my shoulder.

In the past, I’ve offered my shoulder to cry on, so . . .

 

[Joxlrg]

Hang in there Sassy

 

[SassySheDevil]

Oh Sassy, so glad you’re home and on the mend!

Thank you, Alex. Good to see you.

In the past, I’ve offered my shoulder to cry on, so . . .

Just bring me a stool so I can get to your.. uh... Shoulder

 

[LadyElsbeth]

Sassy,
I have been away from the site for a few months now and had no idea you were going through all of this. Even though we've only spoken a few times in passing on random threads, please know my thoughts are with you and I am sending you healing vibes. So glad you are surrounded by your family and fur babies. **sending virtual hugs** Keep getting stronger, you got this!!

 

[SassySheDevil]

Sassy,
I have been away from the site for a few months now and had no idea you were going through all of this. Even though we've only spoken a few times in passing on random threads, please know my thoughts are with you and I am sending you healing vibes. So glad you are surrounded by your family and fur babies. **sending virtual hugs** Keep getting stronger, you got this!!

Thank you for this. Yes, it has been a while since I've seen you around. Nice to see you again though.

 

[lakesailer_mi]

Thank you. Turned out they just removed the Vac. Cleaned everything up and decided to put it back on and will try again Friday. So. I still have my little friend following me around. My wounds still look pretty gnarly, but better than they did. They said everything is healing well. So, that is a plus.
I'm still in a great deal of pain, but so happy to sleep in my own bed surrounded by the animals and my husband.
Today was the first time I wore real clothes, and it was weird seeing the weight loss. I can't wear a bra because of how high up the wounds and wound vac are. My poor tits are practically dragging on the ground. I feel like I should be slopping them over my shoulder.

Well, then Friday is good. And um breaks into song.... "throw them over your shoulder like a continental soldier..." (god I hope you get that reference...).

Oxy is my "good drug" I have a muscle relaxer too. But today they basically told me to add in Tylenol and Ibuprofen.
BTW hubby said to thank you. Your choice in comfort apparently does amazing things for my nipples!! But yes. It was nice to have on real clothes for a little while today. This tube coming out from the wound vac adds some interesting mazes with clothes.

Oxy is everyone's good drug. I'm glad you got some clothes on that, often feels good.

Thank you, Alex. Good to see you.

Just bring me a stool so I can get to your.. uh... Shoulder

At first I thought we were talking about poop samples....

I'm glad to hear of some progress, even though it's slow and not always great.
Hugs and good thoughts and wishes (and I hope my off beat sense of humor gets a laugh).

 

[SassySheDevil]

Well, then Friday is good. And um breaks into song.... "throw them over your shoulder like a continental soldier..." (god I hope you get that reference...).

Oxy is everyone's good drug. I'm glad you got some clothes on that, often feels good.

At first I thought we were talking about poop samples....

I'm glad to hear of some progress, even though it's slow and not always great.
Hugs and good thoughts and wishes (and I hope my off beat sense of humor gets a laugh).

Oh, there is already enough "TMI" going on these days. Don't even get me started.

 

[lakesailer_mi]

Oh, there is already enough "TMI" going on these days. Don't even get me started.

LMAO....

I can imagine!

Hugs! (Poop samples aren't my kink...so....best left unsaid.)

 

[SassySheDevil]

Well. I finally got the wound vac off yesterday. Having a love hate thing with it. On one hand. It helped me feel secure moving about. Kept everything held together. But it was getting very uncomfortable and since healing has begun. Itchy as hell.
On the other hand. I knew it was a source of the pain. When they put it on I wasn't 100% flat. So, when I stood up. I felt like it was pulling at me.
Now with it off. That part of the pain is gone, but I feel open and exposed. She showed me how to pack the wounds. I have to take a shower each day and spray the nozzle into the wound. then get out and pack it, rebandage it. Yuck.
They assure me that it is looking good, and I can see the difference. But to me. It is still yuck. The only time in my life I'll appreciate having saggy tits is knowing that they will help cover the scar. I've lost about 16 pounds. I'm fluctuating between that 16- 18 pounds.
The nurse gave me a hard time about losing the weight.
"Wow, you've lost almost 20 pounds!!"
--'I guess that'll happen with a surgery that removes part of your stomach'
"Well. Just be careful. We don't want you to lose too much weight"
--'What do you suggest I do?'
"Add more calories"

--'So, is now not the time to tell you I'm only 8 pounds away from my goal?'


Unhappy glare...

 

[Joxlrg]

Well. I finally got the wound vac off yesterday. Having a love hate thing with it. On one hand. It helped me feel secure moving about. Kept everything held together. But it was getting very uncomfortable and since healing has begun. Itchy as hell.
On the other hand. I knew it was a source of the pain. When they put it on I wasn't 100% flat. So, when I stood up. I felt like it was pulling at me.
Now with it off. That part of the pain is gone, but I feel open and exposed. She showed me how to pack the wounds. I have to take a shower each day and spray the nozzle into the wound. then get out and pack it, rebandage it. Yuck.
They assure me that it is looking good, and I can see the difference. But to me. It is still yuck. The only time in my life I'll appreciate having saggy tits is knowing that they will help cover the scar. I've lost about 16 pounds. I'm fluctuating between that 16- 18 pounds.
The nurse gave me a hard time about losing the weight.
"Wow, you've lost almost 20 pounds!!"
--'I guess that'll happen with a surgery that removes part of your stomach'
"Well. Just be careful. We don't want you to lose too much weight"
--'What do you suggest I do?'
"Add more calories"

--'So, is now not the time to tell you I'm only 8 pounds away from my goal?'


Unhappy glare...

God I love this.... Sassy it's so nice to read that you haven't lost your sense of humor and all the things that truly make you Sassy..

 

[lakesailer_mi]

Well. I finally got the wound vac off yesterday. Having a love hate thing with it. On one hand. It helped me feel secure moving about. Kept everything held together. But it was getting very uncomfortable and since healing has begun. Itchy as hell.
On the other hand. I knew it was a source of the pain. When they put it on I wasn't 100% flat. So, when I stood up. I felt like it was pulling at me.
Now with it off. That part of the pain is gone, but I feel open and exposed. She showed me how to pack the wounds. I have to take a shower each day and spray the nozzle into the wound. then get out and pack it, rebandage it. Yuck.
They assure me that it is looking good, and I can see the difference. But to me. It is still yuck. The only time in my life I'll appreciate having saggy tits is knowing that they will help cover the scar. I've lost about 16 pounds. I'm fluctuating between that 16- 18 pounds.
The nurse gave me a hard time about losing the weight.
"Wow, you've lost almost 20 pounds!!"
--'I guess that'll happen with a surgery that removes part of your stomach'
"Well. Just be careful. We don't want you to lose too much weight"
--'What do you suggest I do?'
"Add more calories"

--'So, is now not the time to tell you I'm only 8 pounds away from my goal?'


Unhappy glare...

I'm laughing my ass off here....
She didn't relate to the only 8lbs from my goal? I mean is she one of those annoying skinny chicks????
Honestly it does sound like you're healing up, but I get the frustration that it's slow.
Be kind to yourself.

 

[hairball18]

Yes, you are sassy.

 

[SassySheDevil]

I'm laughing my ass off here....
She didn't relate to the only 8lbs from my goal? I mean is she one of those annoying skinny chicks????
Honestly it does sound like you're healing up, but I get the frustration that it's slow.
Be kind to yourself.

Skinny but not boney. That's one thing I've learned about the medical field. Very few of them seem to carry a sense of humor with them. When you find that person that has a sense of humor. That's the one you want to stick with. There were two nurses that I really connected with in the hospital and that was part of the reason. Even though they were incredibly understaffed and overworked. They always had time to try and make me smile.

I understand their concern. And I understand why they don't want me to lose too much weight. I certainly don't want to picc line again with artificial food that is going to ramp up my blood sugar. But there's only so much I can do with a smaller stomach and body parts that had to get reattached to places that they were not meant to be. I lost a little bit of my stomach. A little bit of my small intestine. And half my pancreas. It doesn't immediately start working like a champ after being brutalized. You cannot give me a mini bypass and then question why I'm losing weight.

 

[hotwords229_A]

Being a nurse has to be a fairly miserable job (with some great success moments too!). But I think when a nurse is humorless or indifferent it usually means you are doing well. When they start being really nice and friendly you might be in trouble.

 

[Endless_Night]

You cannot give me a mini bypass and then question why I'm losing weight.

Honestly, after everything surgery put you through you'd think desired weight loss would be a gimme.