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TT----Ext, Lipo of Flanks and Waist----Day 14 HAPPY!

I have had 3 c-sections and I am getting ready for...

  • 26 Dec 2012
  • 1 day pre

I have had 3 c-sections and I am getting ready for a full tt with lipo. I have thought about this for almost five years an I have been wait any but at 5"4' and 134 lbs I really feel like I need this. I am hesitant of the recovery but I excited about the final results. I look forward to update on the flat side.

PO day 1 Well I survived and moat of last night...

  • 28 Dec 2012
  • 1 day post
PO day 1
Well I survived and moat of last night was a blur thanks to the drugs. I know he took out lots and lots of loose skin and lipo was almost 4 liters..... I am sore over my chest and back but the tummy is not so bad. So far we are about we're we were After the c-sections..... So as long as I stay on top of the pain meds I'm ok!

PO 2......wow Everything hurts. It feels like a Ma...

  • 29 Dec 2012
  • 2 days post
PO 2......wow Everything hurts. It feels like a Ma truck found me, hit me hard and then did it all over again......Im sore and achy all over and I dont feel well att all....tons of swelling and just feeling blah today. Peeked at my belly and it is impossible to tell whats really going on down there......belly button looks weird and Im just swollen.

Yesterday was my rough day.... Today I woke up...

  • 30 Dec 2012
  • 3 days post
Yesterday was my rough day.... Today I woke up feeling sooo much better. I am still sore, the drains are still there and I still walk like the hunchback......but it is not that bad. I am down to almost no pain medication right now..... So that is fabulous!

PO3 -----Taken off the binder and the first shower...

  • 30 Dec 2012
  • 3 days post
PO3 -----Taken off the binder and the first shower. As much as I felt ABSOLUTELY nasty.....the shower was less than fun. I took off the binder, removed the bandages and rezipped the CG and took a Quick shower. My blood pressure got sort of low and I was shivering but after drying off and smelling a Little yummier I feel better. I had hubby take some pics of me with my garmet off....Im swollen....dont neccessarily love the bloody mess of a belly button but the incision looks fine.

Well....it is PO5 and I am pretty much off the...

  • 1 Jan 2013
  • 5 days post
Well....it is PO5 and I am pretty much off the pain meds except at night. I still have not Went to the bathroom....but it actually is not bothering me yet. Took a shower again today......heavenly!!!! I switched to my other garment and that made me feel so much better. I am bruised.....A LOT.....well you can see on the Pictures for yourself. It actually doesnt hurt as much as you would think it just looks really scary. He must have used permanent marker because that IS NOT coming off and I am not about to scrub it LOL. I have some serious swelling on my left side.....on my hip but I will ask him about that tomorrow. So far Im excited and I am soooooo happy I did this.

DAY 11. Well....the good news is that I am driving...

  • 7 Jan 2013
  • 11 days post
DAY 11. Well....the good news is that I am driving and Walking straight up....no real pain as long as Im not doing something crazy. My thighs and upper butt is still swollen...and will swell when I have been on my feet for awhile. Im back to normal mommy duties and Im not TIRED like I was Before....feeling like 80%.....except the swelling. Cut all salt intake today with the hope that it will help!

PO14.....Its been 2 weeks. I am still a Little...

  • 10 Jan 2013
  • 14 days post
PO14.....Its been 2 weeks. I am still a Little swollen, most of the bruises are gone. I have a cute Little bellybutton.... I am still a Little swollen, especially my thunderthighs..... I am off all meds, RX and over the counter and my energy level is back to 100%....I just cant do a bunch of stuff (like lifting, bending over etc.). YEsterday I was cleared to go for walks, so I am looking forward to that .....!!!

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twinsarcher 15 Jan 2013
I just stopped by to see how you are doing. The bikini shot is great! You must be so happy! So jealous of your bodacious ta tas!!!! Lol. Work it girl!
I love bags and shoes 11 Jan 2013
You look FAB FAB FAB Lady! Fantastic now and when all your swelling has gone you are gonna have a figure to die for!!! Amazing! X
Melisrw78 10 Jan 2013
Looking awesome!
BuffyR 10 Jan 2013
You look great!!
Swedishmomma 10 Jan 2013
Thanks
MakeMePretty 10 Jan 2013
your bikini pics look awesome! I am 15 dpo but I still find going back to work very hard. Im hoping to feel 100% like you some day soon!
Swedishmomma 10 Jan 2013
For me it was night and day change.... And it will come!!!
MamaRuns 10 Jan 2013
You look great in your bikini!! Congrats!
Swedishmomma 10 Jan 2013
Thanks
Mama020406 10 Jan 2013
Great bikini pic! I'm waiting until 3 months out to order one and try it on because I don't even think I could choose the right size the way my waist is fluctuating in size very day and my pubic area is still very swollen!
Swedishmomma 10 Jan 2013
Swelling stinks.... Most of mine is in my thunder thighs which the pic don't show lol!!!
elisep36 10 Jan 2013
You look awesome! Love the bikini! I tired mine on last night and about cried because my thighs looked huge from swelling. lol.
Swedishmomma 10 Jan 2013
TRy it on first thing in the morning Before the Selling gets bad...I hear you on the thunder thighs......mina are massive at night LOL
petite91 10 Jan 2013
You look awesome!
Swedishmomma 10 Jan 2013
*blushing*
Tucker in Maine 10 Jan 2013
great 2 week results.. you are looking great!!
Swedishmomma 10 Jan 2013
Thanks!
sheddingskin 10 Jan 2013
girrrrrrllll....i am HAPPY for you!!!! you are SMOKIN. and you've inspired me to try on a bikini when i get home today to mark the 2 week celebration of my decision to get a TT! congrats!!
Swedishmomma 10 Jan 2013
You go girl! And post the pics......Do you know that I alsmost started Crying infront of the mirror?
lpk 8 Jan 2013
you look great! you can really see the difference just in the last 9 days!
Swedishmomma 10 Jan 2013
swellhell is dissappearing slowly!!!
JsGirl 7 Jan 2013
Swedishmomma you look great!!
Swedishmomma 7 Jan 2013
Thanks love!
Lercin 1 Jan 2013
You look so great and sounds like you are feeling pretty good considering. It gets better every day.
Swedishmomma 2 Jan 2013
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