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Finally Going to Make It a Reality! -Leawood, KS
UPDATED FROM JessieStar
2 months post
Feel awesome at 6 weeks!
WORTH IT$7,500
Time is going so fast! I can't believe it's almost 6 weeks since my tummy tuck. My scar is healing nice and flat. I'm cleared to work out just no ab work. I still have a lot of swelling but I couldn't be happier with my results so far!
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UPDATED FROM JessieStar
8 days post
Another Post-Op Appt Today
Today I was supposed to have the steri strips removed but I was able to peel them all off in the shower yesterday! So all we did today was an ultrasound to check for blood clots. Negative on that!!! I'm feeling great. I'm pretty much upright, although by the end of the day I feel more hunched than at the beginning. I'm not complaining. This has been a lot easier recovery than I was expecting :-)
It's up to me if I want to wear the binder anymore. I do like that it gives me extra support but might see how I feel tomorrow without it. All I do for my scar is put neosporin on it and gauze. It's still numb but sensitive.
Monday I go to have the belly button stitches removed and then I don't think I'll go back for another month or so but I'm not sure.
I hope you are alll hanging in there and as excited about bikini season as I am!!!
It's up to me if I want to wear the binder anymore. I do like that it gives me extra support but might see how I feel tomorrow without it. All I do for my scar is put neosporin on it and gauze. It's still numb but sensitive.
Monday I go to have the belly button stitches removed and then I don't think I'll go back for another month or so but I'm not sure.
I hope you are alll hanging in there and as excited about bikini season as I am!!!
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December 29, 2013
You are looking great!! Don't over do it. Listen to your body for its limits.
January 25, 2014
R u happy with the result? How is the swollen, incision and belly button? I am having one with him next month. Did u have a blood test a week prior to the surgery? I know he doesn't use pain bump. How did u cope the crazy pain?
February 2, 2014
I am so happy with the results so far. I am still swollen but try to drink lots of pineapple juice and water and that helps some. For my incision and belly button I just put neosporin or bio oil on it and massage it real good. It's dark but very low and thin, and I know it will fade over time. They ran some blood tests at my pre-op appointment two weeks before. For pain I took my prescriptions they gave me for two days and then switched to extra strength Tylenol bc the Oxy made me feel nauseous. I laid around for about three days and only got up to go to the bathroom and walk around the house for a few minutes then back to rest. After that I did a little more each day. It's very important to give yourself rest but it's also important to move so the stiffness isn't so bad. Good luck! Dr. Swanson and his staff will take real good care of you and you will be so happy you did it!!
February 3, 2014
U look amazing tho I still see your tummy is pretty swollen. The bb looks cute anyway. Mine is about 1mon away.
January 25, 2014
Did u have muscle repair and lipo as well?
UPDATED FROM JessieStar
7 days post
Bring on 2014!
I got an apology this morning before he left for work and I gave him an apology too. This is a hard recovery, especially when you are a very independent and self-sufficient person. It's been difficult for all of us to have mommy not be able to do things that I usually do. On top of that, two kids have been puking for two days, my husband has to get new truck tires which puts him back about a grand, and our roof started leaking yesterday from all the melting snow and we have major water damage. He also had to take down the tree by himself which made a huge mess and was an even more unpleasant experience than usual.
My advice going thru this would be have patience with your body and your family. I didn't really think about how this would affect them and how worried my husband would be about me going thru this major surgery, I was just so excited to have my body back. I guess I thought it would be hardest on me. But that may not be the case at all. This is a life changing experience for everybody, inside and out! Keeping my eyes on the prize and taking it one day at a time!
My advice going thru this would be have patience with your body and your family. I didn't really think about how this would affect them and how worried my husband would be about me going thru this major surgery, I was just so excited to have my body back. I guess I thought it would be hardest on me. But that may not be the case at all. This is a life changing experience for everybody, inside and out! Keeping my eyes on the prize and taking it one day at a time!
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December 26, 2013
I can so relate with you about not only it taking a huge toll on you but the family too. My poor hubby had anxiety day of my surgery... You are looking good and seem to be healing well. I'm sure when in a few weeks, you'll be loving your new you and everyone knows when mommas happy, everyone's happy! Happy healing :)
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