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14 Days & Counting to my TT and Nervous! (with video) - Albany, NY
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4 week post op Had a check up yesterday &...
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4 week post op
Had a check up yesterday & my PS said I'm healing nicely! I still have some swelling in my mid section around the belly button but overall it looks good.
Had a check up yesterday & my PS said I'm healing nicely! I still have some swelling in my mid section around the belly button but overall it looks good.
He gave me clearance to start exercising fully again except for my abs. He wants me to wait till 8 weeks post op to start on my abs again.
I did end up with an allergic reaction to the Cocoa Butter lotion I was using - so I had to switch to the Vitamin E.
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Post Op Day 10 WOW, it's been 10 days...
Post Op Day 10
WOW, it's been 10 days already, cannot believe that. Things are progressing nicely. The swelling has gone down considerably & most of the bruising is gone. I'm back in my jeans & standing almost 100% straight. I still cannot lay completely flat (back down & legs out straight) but I know that will come with time. I did find a new shapely garment at JC Penney's (by I am Yummie) - it's a tank top but the stomach area is that support material, I tried it on and it is so much more comfortable than what my PS gave me.
WOW, it's been 10 days already, cannot believe that. Things are progressing nicely. The swelling has gone down considerably & most of the bruising is gone. I'm back in my jeans & standing almost 100% straight. I still cannot lay completely flat (back down & legs out straight) but I know that will come with time. I did find a new shapely garment at JC Penney's (by I am Yummie) - it's a tank top but the stomach area is that support material, I tried it on and it is so much more comfortable than what my PS gave me.
I go back to see my PS on Wednesday, which is Day 13. I hope the steri-strips come off then to allow some fresh air to the incision & start that healing process (plus they are driving me nuts)!!
I am so glad I did this and amazed by the results!
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November 4, 2010
wondering how your doing? new pics? my surgery went great and i feel great! a lil scared taking of the binder had a peek today at the PS cant believe it was me under there! would love to hear from you hope all is well
November 4, 2010
I am glad you are doing well. Rest as much as you can, take your meds and drink your water. Gosh I sound like a mother hen...
November 5, 2010
Your pics look good so far! Love to see updates! I bet you're much smaller now!! Congrats!
November 8, 2010
I'm doing GREAT, cannot believe I go on Wednesday for my 4 week check up! WOW! I still have a tiny bit of swelling around the belly button area. The incision is healing nicely. I had started using a cocoa butter lotion and just noticed some allergic reaction on my stomach area (that was the only place I was using it). I have stopped using it. I may get that Palmer's Oil I hear you all talk about.
I have started running again! That feels GREAT! Cannot wait till I get the go ahead to start lifting weights again!
I will post new pictures later tonight.
@Jodielynn - glad you are doing/feeling well. I remember the first time I took of the binder - I felt like crying. But remember you just had major surgery!
I have started running again! That feels GREAT! Cannot wait till I get the go ahead to start lifting weights again!
I will post new pictures later tonight.
@Jodielynn - glad you are doing/feeling well. I remember the first time I took of the binder - I felt like crying. But remember you just had major surgery!
November 11, 2010
thanks deb Glad your healing so well!! do not like taking that binder off makes me sick to my stomach :/ other then that i cant wait to hit the gym and the swelling is alot more then i thought it was going to be I want my jeans back
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Post Op Day 6 Woo Hoo the drains are out! I...
Post Op Day 6
Woo Hoo the drains are out! I feel like a new woman! :-) He said I'm healing GREAT! I am to start walking more straight and can start sleeping flat with my knees elevated.
The swelling & bruising has set in but you can see the changes.
Woo Hoo the drains are out! I feel like a new woman! :-) He said I'm healing GREAT! I am to start walking more straight and can start sleeping flat with my knees elevated.
The swelling & bruising has set in but you can see the changes.
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October 23, 2010
you look great glad to hear your doing well. I'm on the count down 10 days i'm still so nervous about surgery but after seeing you pics i cant wait to see what i'm going to look like ...its just so scary
October 23, 2010
Yes it is scary and exciting all at the same time but you will do wonderful!
October 23, 2010
Jodilynn - you will do GREAT. Yes it is scary but so worth it in the end. I'm on Day 9 and I feel GREAT. The swelling has gone down even more and I'm starting to see what it will really look like. We are all here for you!!!!
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