Apparently, I celebrated too soon. My tummy, almost 3 months after surgery, is not really in its final shape or size yet. In fact, there's a bit of new swelling going on, and it's on one side only, making the area look strange and sometimes difficult to stare at. I saw my PS (Plastic Surgeon) Yen Asedillo last Thursday and she confirmed that the reason for the swelling is that the area is weak. I can't remember all the other terms she used but that's the bottom-line, the abdominal walls are weak and are still healing. Why only on one side? It happens, based on something I read last night (yes, sometimes I still can't help but Google, so sue me).
There's a really quick-fix for this according to the story and also to Yen. I can undergo a procedure which will require regional anaesthesia, where a mesh will be put in place. But according to Yen, it's a CHOICE I can make, not a requirement. It's kind of a relief to know this because another surgical procedure is the last thing I want at this time. NO. I just had to put my foot down and I told her, I won't have it because I'm still so traumatized from all the surgeries and the on-going poking with needles. I can't think of anything else other than chemo (and going through it til March) right now and I want to focus on that.
So in the meantime, what do I do about the bulge? Btw, it's not hernia, which is another possibility and which REQUIRES the surgical repair no doubt. I need to be patient about it, that's what. Yen reminded me for the Nth time to keep wearing my girdles, no matter how uncomfortable they feel.
Fine. Atleast it's not a major medical issue that I need to be extremely worried about and not a rare case either. Meantime, back to focusing on my treatments and yes, back to wearing dresses more!
It's Tuesday, how's your week going so far? Exam week for us!
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