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The pros of it is that I am looking a lot better...
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The pros of it is that I am looking a lot better than before the operation. My motivation was my kids because I love playing and running with them, and having an umbelical hernia and muscle separation, made that difficult. I am still recovering. So far looks great and flat. A little swollen but I guess that is normal. It has changed my life for now, because I cant really do a lot but I cant wait to fully recover and do the daily normal activities with my family and friends.
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11 days today and removed the drains. I feel great...
11 days today and removed the drains. I feel great. I can move a lot easier than I did with the drains inside my body. I was so nervous when he was about to pull them out. They did burn and hurt, but it was over so quick. I was so happy to get them out that I didn't really care how much they hurt. It lasted maybe 30 seconds to remove both. The Dr cleaned my incision line and belly button. Did not put any bandaid or gauze on it. Now I can shower. What a great feeling. Even though I feel and look great, I am hoping I dont develop any seromas. Those scare me.
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March 9, 2013
Looks great . I look forward to your posts
March 9, 2013
Thanks. I am swelling. I dont know why. Maybe the food I am eating. I try to eat light, salad and soups, but at time I will sneak in a cookie lol
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OMG I took my first shower and felt great. I did...
OMG I took my first shower and felt great. I did not want to get out of the shower. I bought a stool and sat on it. It made taking a shower easier. I got tired really quick though. Incision looks good. Still swollen. Wondering when all the swelling will go off.
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March 9, 2013
You look fabulous! I'm 9 days post op and still VERY swollen. In fact, I look bigger than I did before the surgery. I had a 5 inch diastases and lipo as well. When I went to the doctor yesterday, he said "be patient it will happen." Patience is not my strong point:)
March 9, 2013
Thank you girl. I feel swollen too. I am not patient at all either, but I am trying to think positive and take it day by day. I should cut down to eating. I mean I eat soups and salads. I dont know how much to cut down. lol Cant wait to see your pics.
March 11, 2013
I have been eating soups and salads, too.Because he stitched the diastasis so tight, I feel full much quicker. I've been drinking lots of fluids and also making my own smoothies (non-fat vanilla yogurt, a little 2% milk, blueberries, strawberries and protein powder). They keep me full for hours. I could stand to lose a few pounds, so I am really buckling down. And I can't wait to start walking again, not only for weight-loss but because it helps my Parkinson's:-)
March 15, 2013
You look awesome!! I haven't had my surgery yet but I heard the swelling could last 6-9 months. Just drink a lot of water and I've heard pineapple and supplements bromelain and arnica forte reduce swelling and bruising. Good luck with the rest of your recovery. : )
March 16, 2013
Thank you. I cant wait to see your updates as well. Surgery wasnt that bad at all. Its the recovery the first week that is hard, then each day gets easier. Dont be scared and try to think positive.
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