Due to going to the doctor a couple of times in preparation for my minor surgery (which is tomorrow in fact), I haven't shaved my legs in a while. I just don't want the doctors and nurses wondering why my legs are shaved. That's why I have hair now. When I have gone out this year (which hasn't been as frequent as I would like), I've worn slacks and boots. The only shaving I did was trimming my chest hairs so they would not be visible near the top of my blouse. After tomorrow and after a speedy recovery (hopefully), I think I'll probably shave again as we are getting close to spring and I want to wear a skirt and heels again.
Wishing you good luck with your (minor) surgery, and a speedy recovery!
- SL
SilverLady(SO) - Native Motor City and Wolverine gal . . . GO BLUE!! - Molon Labe - Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis - Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum - Proud Military Family - Navy, Army, Coast Guard, National Guard
Thanks, Donna, SL and Virginia for your kind words. The surgery I had was a hernia repair. I'm still a little sore down there from it. The aesthesia afterwards also made me feel a little uncomfortable. They let me go home in early afternoon. I've been taking pain medicine but that makes me groggy but I had to just get out of bed for a while as being in bed is making me stir crazy.
The one drawback is the doctor said I can't go to the gym for at least 3 weeks (exercise bike). The gym was the main reason I went down over the last year from 225 lbs to about 185 now and got me from about a 20 dress size to 12/14 size. Hopefully the pain can subside more so I can at least walk (I've also been doing that in addition to the bike). I'll be off work a few days and hopefully can recover fast. Still though this is minor compared to all the surgeries done I guess; so I'm not complaining. Maybe after I see the doctor for a followup in the next few weeks, I will be done with doctors and can then shave my legs again. lol
Hi, Steffie, and I'm glad to hear your surgery went well!
I take it that you had laparoscopic hernia repair? You should be up and walking within a day or so, but don't overdo it, and do follow the doctor's orders about the weight restrictions! My dh did not (The fool! - said with a Herbert Gottfried voice!) and he still has some periodic discomfort from the hernia repair (2.5 years later) which would not have happened had he obeyed!!
I wish you a full and speedy recovery, and continued success on your weight reduction!!
- SL
SilverLady(SO) - Native Motor City and Wolverine gal . . . GO BLUE!! - Molon Labe - Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis - Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum - Proud Military Family - Navy, Army, Coast Guard, National Guard
The surgery was conventional, not laparoscopic so it'll take longer I think. But I definitely will not overdo it. That's why I'm staying in bed today most of the day. Thanks.
HI Steffie,
Hope you have a speedy recovery, but like you know, follow what your Dr says and take your time in recovery! We are glad you are back with us on the forum too!!!
Love,
Virginia
First star to the right, then straight on 'till mornin!
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- said with a Herbert Gottfried voice!) and he still has some periodic discomfort from the hernia repair (2.5 years later) which would not have happened had he obeyed!!