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8 weeks post TT - still really swollen?

By helenes transformation on 09 Jun 2011

Scheduled for July 6th! 8 weeks later I am going to the beach, should I expect to still be crazy swollen?

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Madison5269 (RealFriend) 10 Jun 2011
You will be swollen! Expect to swell for months afterwards. It is very normal - I am not trying to scare you - it is a very normal part of recovery - not your final result. The heat also makes it worse.

Everyone is different & you may be fine, especially since you are going to the beach in September, when it is not as hot. I am 9 weeks post op & still swell, but, I notice it was at its worse 7 weeks post op & also in extreme heat. Mine seems not nearly as bad at 9 weeks post op, but I still swell. Good luck to you!
helenes transformation 13 Jun 2011
Thanks so much. I figure I may be swollen but not lumpy! LOL
i am mine 10 Jun 2011
I am a few days short of 8 weeks post op and I do experience swelling later in the day, however it is minimal at this point and is more noticable in how I feel then how I look if that makes sense... There is no reason why you shouldnt be able to go to the beach... I have been;)
helenes transformation 13 Jun 2011
yeah! I guess we are all different so excited to see for sure.
brooke80 10 Jun 2011
I wouldn't say crazy swollen, but still swelling everyday, yes. I am 7 weeks out and I still swell everyday, by night time I am swollen pretty good. I have gone swimming a few times and I just wear a tankini and it looks cute! Good luck with your surgery and who knows you may be one of the lucky ones that doesn't swell too terribly bad.
helenes transformation 13 Jun 2011
It's so exciting I almost can't believe I'm doing it!
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 13 Jun 2011

Don't stress yourself about the swelling.  It will be what it will and you can't change it or stop it.

I say just go to the beach relax and enjoy it.  If you do have a little swelling oh well...it will pass so just enjoy your vacation. 

Having some swelling beats having a tummy that hangs:)

helenes transformation 14 Jun 2011
Thanks Kimmers! and true... better than rolls!
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 14 Jun 2011

Oh yeah!!

MyTime 17 Jun 2011
Good thats good to know, I thought I was gaining weight!!! Well, lately I haven't really been keeping my diet but I still eat the minimal fried foods...I no better than to try clothes on in the evening lol =)
precious7679 17 Jun 2011
i totally agree wit kimmer girlie i have swelling but it is not as bad as having my belly hanging and bulging out of the the bikini lol but ya u should be ok just try not to eat alot that day consume to much salt i get really swollen after i eat and by the end of my day. good luck my dear :)
helenes transformation 21 Jun 2011
Thanks, I'm sure either way it will be better!
Sandinshu 21 Jul 2011
Had my TT, 6 wks ago and Im pretty swollen, feels like its going to pop by the end of the day...and im not doing that much,resting alot....there feels like stiches are trying to pop out....one actually is...anyone else...hope all heal well...

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