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10 Weeks P.o. Swelling? - Las Vegas, NV

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I'm 10wks p.o. t.t., back/hips lipo, breast lift....

hairs2me
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I'm 10wks p.o. t.t., back/hips lipo, breast lift. Trying not to get discouraged. Tummy is still poochie. Looking at p.o. pics of women at the same stage as me with flat tummies has me a bit frustrated. Ive started at the gym again, and watching my diet. I know everyone heals differently. But I am happy with everything so far. Not too bad for 6 kids, eh?
Any words of encouragement would help! :)
Incl.. before and 9 weeks p.o.

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October 7, 2013
I am 6 weeks PO and I have heard that swelling can last to any degree from up to 6 months to a year and then randomly up to 2 years. You've had a lot done at once and your lymphatic system is going haywire. Hang in there! Keep up the good working with eating right, exercise and drinking plenty of water. :)
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October 7, 2013
Totally normal to swell, especially with exercising! You are looking pretty flat and like you said, not everyone heals the same. I've heard tons of women say how they would swell after exercise, including me! I'm about 10 months PO and I think there is a tiny bit of swelling still in the very middle, bottom of my TT, but I've also put on a couple pounds, so who knows. Most of my swelling was gone by six months though. You look fantastic! Keep on doing what you are doing! Happy healing!
October 8, 2013
Girl, you look amazing! I'm sorry you are discouraged. I'm only 5 1/2 weeks in, so I can't speak for the swelling. But six kids! No way!
October 10, 2013
Just checked out your posts and pics. You look great! I also got a BL and small (140ccs) implant as well as the tuck. I'm jealous of your flat tummy of course.(sighhhhh) :)
October 8, 2013
you look great!!
October 8, 2013

Keep your chin up.  Don't let the swell hell get you down, you can do this.  Your body will heal at it's own pace and before you know it you will be done.  

Stay positive and try to focus ahead.  You got this girlie!

October 10, 2013
Thank you!
UPDATED FROM hairs2me
3 months post

before and 10 1/2 wks p.o.

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More current pics.

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October 8, 2013
Wow what a transformation!! LOVE your BB! I feel like I look the same as I week PO lol it's our body dysmorfia...you look great! The swelling will get better w time, are u taking turmeric? I sware by it
October 10, 2013
Tumeric huh? I'll have to check into that. I commented on your posts on your page. Loved your posts. Cracked me up. Felt like I was reading my own words. You look amazing. Flat tummy... love it!
October 8, 2013
I think you are coming along great! And I can totally see your abs in one of those photos. You look awesome!!!
October 9, 2013
Thanks. :). As you know, its hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm a hair stylist, so I'm still wearing a compression wrap around while I work.
October 10, 2013
I looked at your pics. Your tummy is so flat! Not sure why mine isn't yet. I am excercising, and I stand doing hair all day. I'm sure that doesn't help with the swelling. Thanks for the words of encouragement.. And I'm determined to at least get a 4 pack out of this whole thing! As soon as I can start doing sit ups again, it on! :)
October 10, 2013
Thanks! And my tummy isn't always flat I'll tell you that! It's best first thing in the morning. It definitely took a few weeks to get this flat :) You're doing great! I'll be excited to watch your progress :)
October 8, 2013
nice scar...swelling is normal you take your arnica tabs and it will help or follow what your prov says mederma..... or bio oil.. or do like many women. a nice tattoo. that is what i am going to do..
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October 9, 2013
Don't worry about swelling. I'm po 16 weeks and am still swelling in my upper abs. Just where my body is having a tough time with lymphatic drainage. Be patient.
October 19, 2013
Have u triex lymphatic massage
October 9, 2013
You look great! I def think you are still swelling a ton. This is such a long recovery process but will be SO worth it when all healed.
UPDATED FROM hairs2me
3 months post

quick pic

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Always feel the best in the morning! So quick pick @ 12 weeks. Still hopeful I loose the pooch, but either way I'm happy!

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October 17, 2013
Looking nice and flat to me. Hoping for a speedy recovery
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November 12, 2013
Has your "pooch" went down? I have a seroma and I look even bigger than your do with the swelling. Just wondering if its ever going away.
January 27, 2014
Just had abdominal lipo to fix the pooch. Done. Im very happy now. :)