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Swelling
One of my new favorite things to do is take a sewing tape measure and measure around the same spot on my belly in the morning and at night. I have been pretty consistent with gaining 4.5 inches of fluid in one day. Crazy! So far it seems to be this way no matter my activity level. I'm not pain, just tighter during the evenings. I'd really like to get back into my size 2-4's but I'm afraid of squishing myself and not knowing it because I'm numb. Good thing my friends say I look good in workout pants. :)
Four weeks in
I haven't been away on purpose. My power supply went out and since I have a computer savvy husband, it took a lot longer. (Kind of like the contractors house is never finished.)
I'm 4 weeks today. Yay! Here's what's been happening.
Tuesday I had my third follow up apt. I was still upset about my results. My doctor thought I said I was three months out instead of three weeks. When the nurse corrected him, he gave me a look like I was crazy. He said I looked fantastic for three weeks. Everything is healing nicely and I can start scar treatment as well as slowly start working out. I do have a bruise on my right breast, and if it doesn't go away on it's own, I can go in for laser treatments to break it up. It was a reassuring apt and I get to see him in a month.
After the apt, I decided to go to Victoria's Secret for a sports bra. Don't go there for sports bras. They don't have great support at all. I did get two, cute, regular bras, though. Also, I got my new size. I'm a 34D. I am so excited. I can find cute bras easily. I think this is a great size for me. I have never been able to wear a cute bra that cuts across the breast because I've always had extra skin that just fell out. Not anymore! :-D
I went to another bra store and found a great sports bra (no underwire, of course) and bought two. The brand is Pure Lime and it's the Cool Max Active. It ran $79 for each but it keeps my ladies in place. I have to protect my investments. ;)
Since I got the go ahead to start working out, I decided that the next day I would mow the lawn. I haven't been able to do this for a month and even though my neighbor did it once, she just did the easy parts. I have about an acre. Usually I would use the rider, but it's broke. I used the push mower on the whole thing. I took breaks in between the sections and used mostly my arms to control and move the mower. It took 4.5 hours total and I sat on my bum for the rest of the day. The yard looks great and it was nice to do it again.
Today I ran on the treadmill for 15 minutes. Usually I go for a 5 mile with massive hills, but I know I'm not ready yet. I probably could have went longer, but I didn't want to push it. I did regular squats instead of goblet. I can't do a push up, pull up or plank. Those all use the ab muscles too much. I know I'll be back at it sooner than I think. I don't want to push too hard, but it is a huge moral booster to get back at it. I'll start the stationary bike next week too.
I'm 4 weeks today. Yay! Here's what's been happening.
Tuesday I had my third follow up apt. I was still upset about my results. My doctor thought I said I was three months out instead of three weeks. When the nurse corrected him, he gave me a look like I was crazy. He said I looked fantastic for three weeks. Everything is healing nicely and I can start scar treatment as well as slowly start working out. I do have a bruise on my right breast, and if it doesn't go away on it's own, I can go in for laser treatments to break it up. It was a reassuring apt and I get to see him in a month.
After the apt, I decided to go to Victoria's Secret for a sports bra. Don't go there for sports bras. They don't have great support at all. I did get two, cute, regular bras, though. Also, I got my new size. I'm a 34D. I am so excited. I can find cute bras easily. I think this is a great size for me. I have never been able to wear a cute bra that cuts across the breast because I've always had extra skin that just fell out. Not anymore! :-D
I went to another bra store and found a great sports bra (no underwire, of course) and bought two. The brand is Pure Lime and it's the Cool Max Active. It ran $79 for each but it keeps my ladies in place. I have to protect my investments. ;)
Since I got the go ahead to start working out, I decided that the next day I would mow the lawn. I haven't been able to do this for a month and even though my neighbor did it once, she just did the easy parts. I have about an acre. Usually I would use the rider, but it's broke. I used the push mower on the whole thing. I took breaks in between the sections and used mostly my arms to control and move the mower. It took 4.5 hours total and I sat on my bum for the rest of the day. The yard looks great and it was nice to do it again.
Today I ran on the treadmill for 15 minutes. Usually I go for a 5 mile with massive hills, but I know I'm not ready yet. I probably could have went longer, but I didn't want to push it. I did regular squats instead of goblet. I can't do a push up, pull up or plank. Those all use the ab muscles too much. I know I'll be back at it sooner than I think. I don't want to push too hard, but it is a huge moral booster to get back at it. I'll start the stationary bike next week too.
Day 19 pictures
Pictures from day 19.
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
144 Tarrytown Road, Manchester, New Hampshire
Easy to talk to and happy that I had so many questions and was well versed on both procedures.