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100+ lb. Weight Loss, Extended Tummy Tuck (No Drain) Denver, CO
UPDATED FROM ceraboo42
2 months post
Pre-op jeans: the reckoning
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UPDATED FROM ceraboo42
2 months post
Itchy and Scratchy
I've officially entered the itchy phase of recovery. My incision itches like the dickens. People probably think I have ants in my pants.
I had a 7-week followup with Dr. Vath today. It's the first time I've seen him since my surgery. He's a very sweet man and I was glad for the chance to see him today. I told him my recovery has been largely uneventful; we took a peek at my before pictures (insert horrified emoticon here) and he said everything looked good and sent me on my merry way. I'm officially cleared to do whatever I want at this point, I just need to listen to my body.
No movement on the swelling I'm sad to say. This has been the biggest ongoing bummer as I know many of you can relate. I'm trying to be patient but I just keep hoping I'll wake up and my pre-op clothes will fit again. I'm massaging my belly, taking Arnica, drinking tons of water and eating well so I'm not really sure what else I can do. Have any of you TT veterans out there gotten to the 2-month mark and still couldn't fit into your pre-op clothes? I'd love to hear from you.
I had a 7-week followup with Dr. Vath today. It's the first time I've seen him since my surgery. He's a very sweet man and I was glad for the chance to see him today. I told him my recovery has been largely uneventful; we took a peek at my before pictures (insert horrified emoticon here) and he said everything looked good and sent me on my merry way. I'm officially cleared to do whatever I want at this point, I just need to listen to my body.
No movement on the swelling I'm sad to say. This has been the biggest ongoing bummer as I know many of you can relate. I'm trying to be patient but I just keep hoping I'll wake up and my pre-op clothes will fit again. I'm massaging my belly, taking Arnica, drinking tons of water and eating well so I'm not really sure what else I can do. Have any of you TT veterans out there gotten to the 2-month mark and still couldn't fit into your pre-op clothes? I'd love to hear from you.
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September 9, 2014
Hi , I just hit 3 months on the 7th and still have swelling a lot in my legs now just under the incision and thighs it's miserable but it does get better everyday I wear spanx daily to help with that !! I walk as much I can and eat pineapple heard it helps on a high vitamin c diet and my doc said not too drink too much water meaning don't over do it as that can make swelling worse I was a water pill and potassium supplement from doc for about 2 weeks around 2 months po cuz I was so swollen it helped some but doc says it takes time for body to absorb the fluid , he also showed me a pic of before and that definitely reminded me to be happy about how I look right now but sometimes it's hard when you feel crappy and swollen I hurt by the end of the day and exhausted !!!! the things I was wearing pre op fit me right now which is very frustrating but they look better on me so have to stay positive right !! just hang in there before you know it we will be looking and feeling even better , and can get rid of those pre op clothes ;) stay positive I know it's hard ! Take care
September 9, 2014
Sounds like all normal recovery things. Glad to hear it's been "uneventful" thus far...good sign I think. Clothing thing is tricky the first several months I think. Prob best not to do too much shopping til about 4-6 months PO. Keep up the great recovery/progress, cause you're looking good. :-DSuzy
September 10, 2014
This is just based on my research so I am not speaking from experience yet but have you considered lymphatic massage? I was reading about it today and it makes sense, your lymph system is damaged during surgery as a lot of the lymph vessels are close to the skin. That is the system that normally clears your body of fluids and toxins. Massage therapists trained in lymphatic drainage massage can help buildups clear from your lymphatic system and reportedly it helps a lot with swelling and improving your bodies ability to clear that fluid going forward. The one I found near me actually has plastic surgery recovery massage as a whole section under her "services offered" page.
September 10, 2014
Hey Sara. Sounds like you are doing great. At 4 months dpo my pants are still tight around the waist unfortunately. Some days are better than others. And now that I'm back to working out, swelling is actually a bit worse. It's very strange to have such a flatter tummy but my pants don't fit that well. I think this whole process takes a year to get back to "normal".
September 11, 2014
Hey girl! I am so bummed to hear that swelling is doing that. I honestly just can't even imagine that but if you say it is true I believe you! What did Vath say about it? Did he say how long it will last? He has been very cavalier about the recovery with me - like it isn't that bad - but I don't know how much I believe that. Do you think he's true to what he says in that regard?
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