Went for my follow-up visit today and got everything removed!!!  My wound vac, the drains and tons of little sutures.  Believe me I’m happy it’s all out but it hurt like a b****!!!  Now I have to protect it all with compression garments and let it heal.  That means no lifting, pushing, cleaning, carrying, etc.  I’m getting more and more stir crazy.  I can drive as long as I don’t take my medication.  After I left the dr. office, I ran by Schnucks for a few things. The employees there were so nice by bagging my items and then loading them into my car. I then left them in the back of the car at home until my son came home from school and could unload it for me. By the time I got home I was exhausted and I’ve been in bed ever since.  Took a pain pill to alleviate my soreness. Have another follow-up appointment next week. The doctor will then determine when I get to go back to work.   In the meantime I’m going to try not to overdo it but that’s easier said than done. 🥴