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By Kimmers25 on 20 Sep 2012

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ttisme 22 May 2013

I still swell once in awhile as well and it is almost 6 months for me. The good news is I finally dropped 4 pounds. It wasn't easy and took forever. 4 more to go!

Minty26 22 May 2013

Well done with the weight drop! How did you do it? I'm still up with my weight - don't really know what else to do!

ttisme 22 May 2013

No bread or sugar. It took me forever. I think the best way is add more cardio.

NewSelfNC 23 May 2013

Yay for four lbs gone, ttisme! I am still struggling with the scale too...I haven't weighed myself as often but I haven't lost as much as I would like. A friend suggested increasing cardio as well. I am trying to increase length and also do high intensity intervals to burn more fat. Fingers crossed!

Kishiay 21 May 2013

Ok! I'm happy to know I'm not alone, but saddened that we are still suffering with this swelling. Praying that there will be an end to this really soon.

NewSelfNC 22 May 2013

You know, I almost feel like the swelling is sneakier now, like it's not way out there like it used to be, but gradually gets puffy and freaks me out. Then the next morning flat again! I stay flatter if not active, but that won't help me in the long run!

bobbigirl 21 May 2013

I had my TT 6 and a half months ago and have had very little swelling - until last week... nothing major but I was feeling pretty smug until then! here's hoping it goes away again soon...

Kishiay 21 May 2013

I am still swelling! Is there a light at the end if this tunnel. I was truly expecting to be dine with this by now. Am I alone?

Bluedragonfly 21 May 2013

It is not uncommon to swell up to one year post op. Hang in there!

Minty26 21 May 2013

I too had only just said recently that I don't swell anymore........ well here I am 6 months exactly after TT with muscle repair and yesterday I was painting fro about 4 hours and omg I couldn't move by the evening!! I thought it was all over but not yet obviously - one day.......

Wichita1637 21 May 2013

I too am still swelling everyday. It was so bad last week I wore my binder for a few days. I looked pregnant. I have started working out 5 days a week and sometimes I can feel it starting early in the day.

NewSelfNC 16 May 2013

I think I may finally be losing some of those dreaded five pounds! I never had thighs that rubbed together when I walk/run until after the TT recovery. I think with all my workouts, they are finally going away. I am paranoid to weigh myself, though. I hate it when I feel smaller but the number on the scale is the same or bigger!

Minty26 16 May 2013

Well done - hard work does pay off then! I still can't lose my 5-7 lbs but I give up watching the numbers on the scales as I know I look better. How much are you working out in a week?

NewSelfNC 17 May 2013

Minty, I have been running 15-20 miles (several three to five mile runs) and doing 30 day shred maybe twice. I walk sometimes too, with my kids or dog.

Minty26 17 May 2013

There's nothing wrong with that routine - I love exercise it makes you feel so good! I do 3 x BodyPump classes and 2 x BodyBalance classes a week, plus walking at the weekends. The way I look at it is that I don't want to be dependent on exercise to keep my shape, I want to do it because I enjoy it and if I want a treat, I'll have one - not very often though :-) 5 weeks until my holiday which will be the first time with my new tummy and I can't wait!!

NewSelfNC 17 May 2013

I am pretty dependent on exercise to keep my shape! This tummy tuck proved that to me. I couldn't stand watching my butt start to sag when I didn't run for a few weeks. Of course, I am also dependent on exercise to keep me sane. After four weeks of not even walking for exercise, my husband told me it was time to start...not because of my figure (he wouldn't dare) but because I was so moody and cranky. He walked 3 slow miles with me and I just worked up from there.

Minty26 17 May 2013

You're definately right about the sanity and moods - lol, and I'm going to go through it again with the lipo :-( but hopefully it wont be for as long this time........

ttisme 20 May 2013

Haven't posted in awhile because for some weird reason my computer won't let me on this site!! Almost 6 months for me! Where has all the time gone??? NewSelfNC that's great you are loosing weight! I think the secret is in exercising and you do have to do a ton of it. We all gained weight those 3 months when we couldn't work out. I'm still trying really hard. The outdoor pool at our club opens Memorial Day - I'm going to go back to swimming a lot and hopefully that will help me loose. I DO look better and except for an occasional swollen day feel great.

NewSelfNC 20 May 2013

Ttisme, I am travelling for work and thinking about an after work swim! It is 89 degrees F her in SC so the pool is open!

Arnohose 15 May 2013

I had my smartlipo to upper abs and upper flanks yesterday, Dr said he was very pleased with what he could get out, which made me feel good. I also had juvederm and Botox so my 11's between my eyebrows. I also had radiese and juvederm to smile wrinkles and marionette wrinkles. I an already see a difference but still a little swollen. All these new things and new me,can't wait to see the final results. The pictures taken at the Dr's office from the side did not even look like I had a TT, I was so disappointed. Well with all these new things hopefully I will finally be happy .

NewSelfNC 16 May 2013

Hi sweetie, congrats on getting it done! Were you awake for the smartlipo? Please give details on that and how much pain you are in now. (I am obsessed with pain after the miserable TT experience and recovery! Might eventually like to get a little more lipo but so worried about another recovery!)

ttisme 20 May 2013

Wondering how you are feeling after the smartlipo????

Arnohose 20 May 2013

I had last Tuesday May 14. Was at the Dr. Today and even with the swelling and bruising it looks fantastic, can only get better, but I can say I am very very happy thus far. Only 1 day of feeling a little uncomfortable. I know I made the right choice, thanks for asking. This can become very expensive and very addicting when you start looking at pictures. Dr. Young in Center Valley Pa is great. I am so pleased.

NewSelfNC 20 May 2013

I am so glad you are feeling good! Maybe the pain from the TT was mostly from the surgery and MR and not so much the lipo, after all!

Arnohose 20 May 2013

Yes I was awake, they give you a Xanax just to relax you. I can honestly say it was not painful. I took Arnica 3 weeks prior, it really helps with the bruising. I was only sore on Thursday. I do not like wearing this compression garmet but that is the key to success. You can shower the day after the procedure.