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8 month UPDATE! 30th B-day Celebration!! - Indianapolis, IN
UPDATED FROM 3boys 1princess
9 months post
Well ladies, I can't believe it has almost been 8...
WORTH IT$8,300
Well ladies, I can't believe it has almost been 8 months.
I am proud to say that I am totally happy with my TT results. I had a rough go at it in the beginning and I am so thankful everything has worked out and I got the results I wanted in the end.
I feel fabulous. I have started running again recently. It has been a busy summer and we moved, a total lifestyle change (moved onto a 1600 acre ranch) and have just been enjoying life. I will say that I do swell sometimes still. Yes it is frustrating and that is why I have just started running again. I am so worried that I am going to gain it all back, everyday I glance down and can't believe it is my stomach. I have nightmares that it comes back and at times I also have a phantom belly. It is the weirdest thing ever! I feel like the fat/bulge is still there!! Wonder if that will ever go away. Kinda hoping the numbness goes away quickly too, over that feeling. But overall, doing GREAT!
I wanted to say Thank you to everyone on this site. You don't realize how much your stories and kind words helped me thru the hard times associated with this surgery.
For anyone waivering on doing it, it is totally WORTH it!!
I am proud to say that I am totally happy with my TT results. I had a rough go at it in the beginning and I am so thankful everything has worked out and I got the results I wanted in the end.
I feel fabulous. I have started running again recently. It has been a busy summer and we moved, a total lifestyle change (moved onto a 1600 acre ranch) and have just been enjoying life. I will say that I do swell sometimes still. Yes it is frustrating and that is why I have just started running again. I am so worried that I am going to gain it all back, everyday I glance down and can't believe it is my stomach. I have nightmares that it comes back and at times I also have a phantom belly. It is the weirdest thing ever! I feel like the fat/bulge is still there!! Wonder if that will ever go away. Kinda hoping the numbness goes away quickly too, over that feeling. But overall, doing GREAT!
I wanted to say Thank you to everyone on this site. You don't realize how much your stories and kind words helped me thru the hard times associated with this surgery.
For anyone waivering on doing it, it is totally WORTH it!!
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UPDATED FROM 3boys 1princess
2 months post
9 week update!! I am doing well. Back to my...
9 week update!!
I am doing well. Back to my normal life actually. I do still have to take it easy on somethings though, don't want to push it. Sneezing and coughing are painful.
There are days when I am 100% happy with the results and other days not so much. I am still swelling horribly above the belly button. The lower half of my belly is flat, some minor swelling in the who-ha area, but not bad. Above my bb is really ANNOYING. I can appear to be 3 months pg. UGH!! Pisses me off. I am hoping this is still swell hell.
I want to start working out and running, but the lipo'd areas are still extremely sensitive. By the end of the day my clothes hurt those areas. Just must be the nerves coming back.
Overall I can say that I have been happy with doing this at this point. I can't wait for the day there is no swelling. That will be a joyous occasion. I am still wearing my binder at night, but can't during the day because of the heat. I start itching and get a horrid rash.
I am doing well. Back to my normal life actually. I do still have to take it easy on somethings though, don't want to push it. Sneezing and coughing are painful.
There are days when I am 100% happy with the results and other days not so much. I am still swelling horribly above the belly button. The lower half of my belly is flat, some minor swelling in the who-ha area, but not bad. Above my bb is really ANNOYING. I can appear to be 3 months pg. UGH!! Pisses me off. I am hoping this is still swell hell.
I want to start working out and running, but the lipo'd areas are still extremely sensitive. By the end of the day my clothes hurt those areas. Just must be the nerves coming back.
Overall I can say that I have been happy with doing this at this point. I can't wait for the day there is no swelling. That will be a joyous occasion. I am still wearing my binder at night, but can't during the day because of the heat. I start itching and get a horrid rash.
Replies (5)
3
May 31, 2011
I been more swollen too.... Were also moving and i been doing way more then i should.
T
June 1, 2011
I think your 9 week pics look amazing and I can only hope to look just like you when I am done!!! Curious, did your waist size go down? Any of your pre-op clothes too big yet? Looks like you dropped some serious inches around the waist :)
31
June 3, 2011
I don't think my waist size has gone down. I know, shocking. My clothes fit nicer, no muffin top, however, as far as a size, it is the same. I was a tight 12 before, they fit good now and maybe can squeeze into a 10, but not comfy.
A
June 3, 2011
Look how far you have come! You look wonderful!
31
June 4, 2011
thank you!! At times it was a rough, rocky road, but in the end I am glad I did it!
K
June 4, 2011
Wow you look great! Theres not much swelling there. I also get swelking above the belly button but the doctor says give it three months. Your before and after results are great. Your scars also look great. Keep up the good work.
3
UPDATED FROM 3boys 1princess
2 months post
5 weeks today, Holy Nuts has it really been that...
5 weeks today, Holy Nuts has it really been that long? Swelling is down a bit more. I stress BIT cause I can kinda notice.
The 2 red spots on the incision that I am on antibiotic for started draining this weekend. Called the doc and he said it was a good thing. That way he didn't have to go in there and re-open it. DON"T want that at all. I say that and that will be next. One thing after another I swear...
Still have a horrid cough, it is what it is at this point. If I have torn every stitch I wouldn't care. I am over worrying already and with these stupid infections I am DONE...
Hope everyone is having a good Monday!
The 2 red spots on the incision that I am on antibiotic for started draining this weekend. Called the doc and he said it was a good thing. That way he didn't have to go in there and re-open it. DON"T want that at all. I say that and that will be next. One thing after another I swear...
Still have a horrid cough, it is what it is at this point. If I have torn every stitch I wouldn't care. I am over worrying already and with these stupid infections I am DONE...
Hope everyone is having a good Monday!
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D
May 8, 2011
Your before photos look just like mine....and you look FAB now! Congrats!
31
May 9, 2011
THANKS!! The swelling is starting to get to me! But all is well otherwise. Praying the infections stay at bay too!
K
May 10, 2011
Don't let that swelling get the best of you! You will bet it...it just has to torture you a little bit. Darn Swell Hell anyway.
T
May 9, 2011
Wow, I think you and I have the exact same body pre-surgery! Mine is scheduled for June 22. Your pics have already helped me! Thanks!
31
May 10, 2011
aww, thanks! Glad I could be of some help!! I am really happy with my results. I just had a lot of complications after the fact. Has just made recovery longer, but I seem to be on the up and up! Good Luck on your upcoming surgery!
3
May 12, 2011
U doing better. I post new pic up 6.5 weeks
31
May 13, 2011
Well I thought I was doing better. Cold is finally gone. Off of meds for 2 days now. I was getting my pjs on tonight and my son said mom it looks like your belly is getting red again. For Petes sake I thought I noticed it too. I don't have a doc appt again until next tuesday. My hubby is out of town until next thursday. I refuse to think that this is another infection. How can it be possible? I will keep you posted.
Your pics look great too!
Your pics look great too!
3
C
May 13, 2011
Hey girl...well I have two spots that I have been putting Bacitracin on for several weeks. I went to my Dr yesterday, he cleaned it out and am dealing now with a new smaller area to nurse. He assured me it will clear up, but I wasn't using a gauze bandage and it was apparently rubbing on my clothes so wasn't healing properly. I will try that. He says the swelling is a whole lot better, but will continue to come down.
Keep us posted!
Keep us posted!
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