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The updates are getting further and further apart....

  • 1 Nov 2011
  • 4 months post
The updates are getting further and further apart. I am doing great, scar still itches like mad and is still quite red. Still wearing my binder most days but have stopped sleeping in it. Did a cycle race last weekend and had lots of fun. Feeling confident and happy. I have been a bad girl as far as my diet and exercise is concerned so my hips are still feeling fat but I know its not from surgery failure, its because I am not eating properly. I love my wine too much and I am living life to the full. Our summer is taking its time so haven't really been out in a bikini yet. I will post some pics soon but I reckon I looked better at 9 days Post Op LOL !!! Really need a kick up the jack to get going ......... Haven't spent all this money just to put all the rolls back on my belly !!! Ahoy till next time x

Morning everyone. 10 weeks Post Op and feeling...

  • 19 Sep 2011
  • 2 months post
Morning everyone. 10 weeks Post Op and feeling great. Still wearing my binder and am now cycling and playing golf. My scar is very red and tender at the moment so I am still applying the Micropore Tape and massaging with Essentia A. I tried Bio Oil and it was stinging my skin and made the redness worse. I also found it very oily despite it saying it was not on the packaging. I am going to have laser to remove some of the pubic hair just below my scar as my hairline is much higher now than it was before. I am wondering if having laser so close to my scar will affect it in anyway and if it too soon to be exposing it to laser ??? I am having it done at my PS's office so I am sure they will advise me on that. Hope the rest of you are doing well ?? Seems those who had their procedures around the same time as me have also not updated lately ?!?!?

Jumped ahead of myself last week when I posted...

  • 30 Aug 2011
  • 1 month post
Jumped ahead of myself last week when I posted more pics. Those are actually 6 weeks post op and not 7 !!! So I am 7 weeks today. Nothing new to report, just madly scratching the itching ... feels really weird and numb still around my BB and trying to scratch an itch on the incision isn't easy... get funny shocks. I am still applying the Micropore tape but have started with a little Essentia A on my scars from the drains, just to see how they cope and whether there is any positive change. Doc said only to apply from 12 weeks PO ?? Are any of you applying scar treatment now around 7 weeks??

So tomorrow I am getting back on the golf course. A little nervous but even if I just get to hit a few balls and see how far I get. I am not into pushing myself too soon so will see how I go. Summer is approaching and it is 36 degrees today !!! Can't wait to get some colour on this body, I am lily white from the winter. Just wondering how I am going to sweat in this binder on the golf course 2moro !!! Will let you know ..... have a super day all

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  • 6 Jul 2011

Please note that my surgery was done in a Private Hospital. I had 2 consults prior to surgery with my surgeon where I was fully informed of the procedure, risks etc. I never saw my surgeon on the day of surgery until I was wheeled into theatre and was checked on by her once a day post op as is the norm here in South Africa. The staff at the hospital do all the post operative care and they were brilliant. My surgeon has given me her contact number should I have any problems or questions but 3 days post op I have not had the need to contact her. I will see her again on Monday for dressing changes etc. I found her extremely approachable and professional in every way and she is highly respected in my area. The price of private hospital care here in South Africa is very expensive and I would say that the Theatre and Hospital fees cover the bulk of the total cost. Fortunately I did not spend as much time as predicted in theatre so the total cost would be around $6200 for the TT and Lipo.