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Hi, I am having a TT done tomorrow. I am extremely...
kmm10March 10, 2013
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Hi, I am having a TT done tomorrow. I am extremely nervous! I am 24 and had two children. I was never heavy my entire life, until I had my son. I blew up like a balloon! I gained 70 pounds with my first and learned my lesson with my second...only gaining 15 pounds! I am a workout junkie now and do Crossfit 4 x week. I have worked very hard and found my stomach was just getting worse with the weight I have been loosing.
I am down to my goal weight and would like to get rid of my old lady skin I call it LOL I can cover it up well in clothes, but I would never parade in a bathing suit, which is something I would love to!
Any suggestions for recovery with a 4 month old and a 2 and a half year old?
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6 days post
So 6 days PO. I am nervous if I'm doing too much...
kmm10March 17, 2013
So 6 days PO. I am nervous if I'm doing too much and will help out and then sit. I just am scared I could ruin my result. I squat down if really needed to pick something up and use my legs to come up. I still find it hard to get in and out of bed without using muscles at all...but try each time. If I was ruining my result or opening stitches up...would I know?
I still have the drains in...can't shower still...and wear my compression garmet 24:7. I don't go back to the dr until next week. I want to try to go In this week. I'm scared that I'm over doing it even though I feel fine!
I still have the drains in...can't shower still...and wear my compression garmet 24:7. I don't go back to the dr until next week. I want to try to go In this week. I'm scared that I'm over doing it even though I feel fine!
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6 days post
I was having some irritation with the gamet and...
kmm10March 17, 2013
I was having some irritation with the gamet and the dr told me to put gauze by where it's rubbing. I noticed my belly button was so swollen it looked like a big califlower ear! Is this normal?
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March 17, 2013
I think as long as you feel okay, then you are okay. Your body will tell you if you do too much! As far as squatting to pick something up, that is exactly what you should do at this point! And getting out of bed, you will use the occasional ab muscle and it won't hurt the results. If you do something and hurt yourself, from what I've read, you will have a VERY sharp pain and actually hear a popping noise and then have localized swelling. Sounds like you are dong everything right. It's good that you are helping a little, though remember, this is your time and you deserve to be taken care of. You will be feeling much more back to normal soon. I'll be 8 weeks po tomorrow and am doing pretty much everything I was doing before the surgery. It's a long healing process, but the initial healing,(where you feel really down for the count), goes rather quickly, a couple weeks. How much are you draining? It's really wonderful to get the drains out and be able to take a shower! Happy healing!
March 17, 2013
Thanks so much! I Have three drains in and think I drain 15cc or under a day. Some more or less. Even when I'm on the couch I feel like my stomach muscles are engaged...which I'm not sure if its because they are so tight or I'm not sitting right. I just am getting worried! Even when I'm sitting eating at the table I feel as tho I'm engaging them. Is that normal?
March 17, 2013
It's very normal. You are sewed up tight. Did you have muscle repair? That will make you feel tighter. Your BB looks fine. Give yourself time to heal. It's such a huge surgery and recovery, it's easy to freak out over stuff. Keep asking the questions. I think you look great and don't have anything to worry about! You are very early in recovery. You use your abs for EVERYTHING!! Hangin there!
March 17, 2013
I know every doctor is different, but I am surprised you are unable to take a shower yet. My doctor doesn't do CG's so I was able to take a shower after two days. My husband just held my drains and pain pump while I washed up. Another doctor I consulted with does use CG's, and even he said showers are fine just shower with it on, and then let it air dry. I have also read a lot of gals on here wear a thin tank top under their CG's to keep from getting skin irritation. As far as doing to much? I agree with the previous person. Your body will let you know when it has had enough. I had my TT a little over three weeks ago. I always feel great in the morning, I start cleaning, shopping and doing my usual errands, but by the end of the day I am sore and have the "swell hell" going on. Lol! My advice is, do try to rest and give your body the time it needs to heal. I know it is hard, but your body will thank you in the end. Take care. BTW you look amazing!! :-)
March 17, 2013
Thanks!! Thank you for all the tips. What do you think of my belly button? That's my major freak out at the moment after looking at it today.
March 17, 2013
Okay. My BB looked so freakin ugly right afterwards. I was stressing so bad over this, but it is finally starting to look normal. Both my doc and esthetician said the BB is the last part of the TT to look normal again. When you are swollen it stretches out and looks funny. I think thus far, your BB looks great. Be patient my dear. You will be amazed how your tummy and BB transform with each passing week. :-)
March 17, 2013
You look very swollen and i agree with 1hotway that the swelling makes it pop out. When the swelling goes down your bb will start going back in. Mine looked a little flat too in the first few weeks but if you look at my pictures it's in again. Give it time you look great already!!! Happy healing!!!
March 17, 2013
Your Belly button is cute! Mine I'm not a fan of right now lol I miss my old cute one
March 17, 2013
Check out my belly button pictures on my TT review. There is such a difference every few days. I HATED mine at first I was so scared! Now it's looking so much nicer!! Keep your head up and remember this is quite a lengthy healing process.. You look great to me.. My PS just took my bb stitches out at my 2 week post op and It has really made a difference.. :) You'll be fine!! :)
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Welcome to the community. Â You are looking good so hang in there and rest! Â
Keep us up to date on your healing progress.