That was the sound that came from within! Last night after showering I was rubbing Mederma on the Frankenbelly. I was told by many people this would help my scar to heal better. I have been doing this every day a few times a day for the last few weeks.
I thought my incision was fine. Most of my pain from surgery is inside on the left side where they did a whole lot internally. I was doing better. Until…SNAP!
Literally, I heard a snap and then instant pain. The sound was similar to a rubber band. Instantly I had blood come to the surface under my skin. It was purple and it freaked me out. The sound was so horrible I almost vomited. You don’t normally get to hear your innards go snap. I can tell you it was not at all pleasant to hear and it was less pleasant to feel.
I was scared, so afraid. I have a huge fear of internal bleeding. I know it is a weird fear to have, but my dad was bleeding internally for a very long time and no one knew. He almost died and had to be given 10 pints of blood. I think the body only holds like 14…so yea, scary!
The pain in my body reverted back to like 4 weeks ago when I was still having a hard time with getting up and down. I am back in that place where sleeping in bed is difficult. I was I pain all night and I sit here in pain now. I tried to relax last night and take it easy because I knew I would see my OBGYN today. I originally was supposed to see her last week but all the girls were sick, so I rescheduled for today.
She said that I busted one of the internal sutured areas. I told her I thought that part was healed. She then informed me that my recovery would be like a year and that I just set myself back about 4 weeks or so in the recovery phase. I busted something open. Something, but what. Skin, muscle, internal scar tissue? No clue! I only know it freaking hurts!
Please continue to vote for me daily! One vote per day per email address. It is listed as Brandy A and is easy to find since it is a Black and White photo of the Frankenbelly. We really could use this! My appointment for today was $389!
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Wow ((((Brandy)))) I can’t imagine how painful that must be. Are they going to try and find out where the bleeding is coming from to possibly repair it or let it heal?
She doesn’t seem to think there is any internal bleeding. I just popped something open. Painful, but not anything we can really do about it.
Ouchie! You be careful girly!! You take it easy (I know easier said than done for you ya stubborn woman!!)
I know, I need someone to kick my ass…but then again it might seriously hurt me.
Darn girl! You need to take better care of your self! My Best friend had her bladder repaired just before Christmas & was told not to do anything for 8 weeks after & after 3 weeks her mom fell & broke a hip so she spent a day up at the hospital & it tore her stitches, which the doctor repaired… and it added another 4 weeks.. she still was not healed & needed more surgery … so take it slow & easy girl! you had more extensive surgery! *healing hugs*
LOL! I was trying to take care of myself. All I was doing was applying that dang scar gel! I can’t catch a break!
I almost passed out from reading this. Holy moly mamas!!!!
Brittany, I am not even kidding. Hearing that sound I almost vomited. I got light headed too…it SUCKED!
Good god woman, take it easy. I’m sorry you had such a setback. Hope you’re feeling better soon!
I’m trying to take it easy, but all of you guys know that when you are the mom your job doesn’t end. We have things to do all the time right???
Oh, honey, that’s awful. It sucks that you are going through this.
I can’t imagine hearing that sound come from INSIDE!! Take care of yourself!
OMG Brandi I’m so sorry to hear this. Honestly it freaks me out. When I have c-sections I fear this so much. I hope you feel “better” soon.
Lee
this gave me the heebie jeebies! I’m so sorry you’re still in pain from all this 🙁
((hugs)) Brandy. I’m sorry you are hurting. How scary!
I’ve been voting for you. I bet you busted one of the sutures inside that holds the muscular area over the intestinal area.
If you should start to get a bulge in that area, even a little one I’d head to the ER because it could mean part of the intestine is herniating through the area that maybe the suture broke loose at.
You don’t want a hernia to happen over any area where you’ve had intestinal surgery because it could result in that area of the intestine becoming strangulated and an infection or gangrene could set in. So be on the outlook for bulging over the area you felt heard the snap, and also for any strange odor. If the pain gets bad I’d request they check to make sure none of the intestine has gotten trapped in part of a possible open internal previously sutured area.
I’m going to say another prayer for you right now. God Bless.
Yikes!! I am so sorry. Someone should be able to tell you something!! {Hugs}
OUCH!
Hello! I’m Kim. I came across your site from a sidebar link at a Wordless Wednesday participant’s blog, who linked to Last Shreds of Sanity. I only wish I’d seen this & could have tried to help a lot sooner.
You’re an amazing woman, and I can tell from your humor and site header that you and I would have a lot in common. I am so glad to read that you were able to have the necessary surgery and wish you a full and speedy recovery 🙂
You have a great group of internet friends pulling for you.
And I’ll definitely continue to vote daily for Frankenbelly!
Oh no! You poor thing =( I feel so bad for you. I hope that the healing process will go smoothly from now on.
Ugh that stupid Spike has left a trace of evil huh. Rat Bastard! Hugs for the pain though, yikes!
Wow this post made me queasy just reading it! You are a strong woman!
OMG! I can’t even image! You describe it so well, I almost puked lol 🙂 That is so scary, but I hope you are doing much better! I am just so glad you were able to get everything taken care of before it was too late!It’s crazy, what they put you through.
Brandy, you are so strong, really! I would have been committed by this point. I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been set back, but I can tell already that your daughters are going to be incredible young women because of the example they have for a mother. Many prayers have been and continue to be said on your behalf.