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3 month update
3 months in and everything is going great. I'm still not completely healed though. Still feel minor discomfort in my operated area when I lay flat on my chest or press it against anything for a particular exercise.
I am, however, back in the gym full speed with no limitations. I still don't push to hard on my chest workouts but everything else I do.
I am still a bit swollen and skin hasn't completely retracted so I continue to wear a light compression garment about 80% of the time. It should improve over the next several months but even if it didn't I would still be pleased with my results.
I am, however, back in the gym full speed with no limitations. I still don't push to hard on my chest workouts but everything else I do.
I am still a bit swollen and skin hasn't completely retracted so I continue to wear a light compression garment about 80% of the time. It should improve over the next several months but even if it didn't I would still be pleased with my results.
8 weeks
Hey guys so I'm 8 weeks in or so now and I'm starting to get pleased with my results again. Swelling is going down and my pectoral muscles are starting to take shape.
About two weeks ago I finally decided to do what my doctor told me to do which is to eat a low carb/low sodium/high protein diet. I think this helped a lot. Plus I got the added benefit of loosing a few pounds.
I did start going to the gym again and doing some low intensity cardio. Basically just 3 to 3.5 speed on the treadmill. I am also cautiously lifting light weights for muscles other than my chest and back.
I started getting sexually active again too and I've got some wonderful compliments from my girl. She can't keep her hands off my chest lol.
As of right now I have to say it was worth it guys. Get this procedures done if you have the means to.
Since I'm probably not going to post again for a while I'm gonna leave you guys with some advice:
1)find a good doctor with experience and skills
2) make sure the procedure will involve both lipo and gland removal
3)be prepared for a invasive procedure that involves a long healing process
4)be prepared for some emotional ups and downs as you heal.
5)remember results take a while to finalize so be patient
6)follow doctors orders as closely as possible
7)enjoy the new you :)
Hope this review has been helpful. If you guys have any questions for me just ask on here. I'm pretty responsive.
About two weeks ago I finally decided to do what my doctor told me to do which is to eat a low carb/low sodium/high protein diet. I think this helped a lot. Plus I got the added benefit of loosing a few pounds.
I did start going to the gym again and doing some low intensity cardio. Basically just 3 to 3.5 speed on the treadmill. I am also cautiously lifting light weights for muscles other than my chest and back.
I started getting sexually active again too and I've got some wonderful compliments from my girl. She can't keep her hands off my chest lol.
As of right now I have to say it was worth it guys. Get this procedures done if you have the means to.
Since I'm probably not going to post again for a while I'm gonna leave you guys with some advice:
1)find a good doctor with experience and skills
2) make sure the procedure will involve both lipo and gland removal
3)be prepared for a invasive procedure that involves a long healing process
4)be prepared for some emotional ups and downs as you heal.
5)remember results take a while to finalize so be patient
6)follow doctors orders as closely as possible
7)enjoy the new you :)
Hope this review has been helpful. If you guys have any questions for me just ask on here. I'm pretty responsive.
6 weeks post
So it's 6 weeks now and I haven't really seen an improvement in my chest since week 4. Physically it is feeling better. The numbness is improving and I can lay on my side without any discomfort. It is still a little stiff which I'm guessing is from the swelling.
As far the look goes I'm not satisfied with it yet but I'm being patient and gonna give it a couple months to improve.
I plan on having sex this weekend for the first time since surgery and I can't wait. It's been tough trying to avoid it this long but with the swelling, bruising, and scaring my chest was not a pretty picture but now it's at least presentable.
I'll update again in a couple weeks. Happy New Years!
As far the look goes I'm not satisfied with it yet but I'm being patient and gonna give it a couple months to improve.
I plan on having sex this weekend for the first time since surgery and I can't wait. It's been tough trying to avoid it this long but with the swelling, bruising, and scaring my chest was not a pretty picture but now it's at least presentable.
I'll update again in a couple weeks. Happy New Years!
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
3033 Excelsior Blvd., Minneapolis, Minnesota
He was the perfect doctor for me. Nice guy, skilled surgeon, and charges a modest price. His staff is very friendly and helpful too. My only complaint would be that the post op visits are brief but its not to big of deal because they are frequent. Overall very good trustable doctor and I would go back to him if I ever wanted another cosmetic procedure.