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6 weeks post
I'm adding some pretty accurate before and after pics. A bit embarrassing, but helpful I hope.
I'm starting to get pretty comfortable in the body remodel. I'm standing up pretty straight, but I still can't arch my back or lay stretched out, no yoga for me yet. I'm still swollen by the end of the day, but nothing like the first 3 weeks. I take 1-2 extra strength Tylenol once a day still for pain, but thats about it.
At 2 weeks post-op my Doc had me put on this Marena, stage 1 shape-wear thing that zips along the side and has a crotch clasp. At first it was the stiffest, tightest thing in the world, but as I started to un-swell it got more comfortable. At my 1 month appointment he confirmed that I needed to wear this 24/7 until my 2 month appointment. I ordered a second one from MakeMeHeal.com in a size smaller to make sure I never had another comfortable nights sleep for the next month. My hubby calls it my chastity belt :)
The twin girls have been healing nicely. I wish I would have done this 10 years ago. Everything fits better when you have a high rack. The "gummy bear" style I got feels cool and I sometimes find myself squeezing them for fun.
Doc also gave me this scar lotion to put on twice a day. It seems to be working very well, my tummy scar is a small white line on the sides (still pretty red in the middle). I'm shocked how small my bobbie scar is, I guess I was expecting an anchor looking thing, but I can see it disappearing a bit everyday.
Weight wise I'm still the exact same weight as before, its shocking to me. Doc did a lot of body contouring/Lipo I would expect to be down at least 10 pounds by now. I have starting walking a few miles a day and am tempted to speed up to a run. I may even break a sweat, but lets not get too ahead of ourselves. My clothes are all baggy. I realize I've been buying a bigger size pant cause the waist never fit on me. I even looked around the "medium" size clothes section. I haven't been a medium since middle school.
Oh, I almost forgot. One of the best things I did to prepare for this whole surgery, was to get laser hair removal on my legs and um, my female region. I had never even got a wax before cause I was too shy. The thought of a stranger getting down there? I shudder at the thought! But I did it. It was painful and the girl asked me several times if I wanted to stop. I told her she's too far in to stop now!! I only got in 2 sessions, as you can't have it within a month of the surgery, and I haven't had to shave below the waist at all yet. The thought of putting a razor down there is scary. My vaja has been through enough.
Anyway, here are the pics. Happy healing!
I'm starting to get pretty comfortable in the body remodel. I'm standing up pretty straight, but I still can't arch my back or lay stretched out, no yoga for me yet. I'm still swollen by the end of the day, but nothing like the first 3 weeks. I take 1-2 extra strength Tylenol once a day still for pain, but thats about it.
At 2 weeks post-op my Doc had me put on this Marena, stage 1 shape-wear thing that zips along the side and has a crotch clasp. At first it was the stiffest, tightest thing in the world, but as I started to un-swell it got more comfortable. At my 1 month appointment he confirmed that I needed to wear this 24/7 until my 2 month appointment. I ordered a second one from MakeMeHeal.com in a size smaller to make sure I never had another comfortable nights sleep for the next month. My hubby calls it my chastity belt :)
The twin girls have been healing nicely. I wish I would have done this 10 years ago. Everything fits better when you have a high rack. The "gummy bear" style I got feels cool and I sometimes find myself squeezing them for fun.
Doc also gave me this scar lotion to put on twice a day. It seems to be working very well, my tummy scar is a small white line on the sides (still pretty red in the middle). I'm shocked how small my bobbie scar is, I guess I was expecting an anchor looking thing, but I can see it disappearing a bit everyday.
Weight wise I'm still the exact same weight as before, its shocking to me. Doc did a lot of body contouring/Lipo I would expect to be down at least 10 pounds by now. I have starting walking a few miles a day and am tempted to speed up to a run. I may even break a sweat, but lets not get too ahead of ourselves. My clothes are all baggy. I realize I've been buying a bigger size pant cause the waist never fit on me. I even looked around the "medium" size clothes section. I haven't been a medium since middle school.
Oh, I almost forgot. One of the best things I did to prepare for this whole surgery, was to get laser hair removal on my legs and um, my female region. I had never even got a wax before cause I was too shy. The thought of a stranger getting down there? I shudder at the thought! But I did it. It was painful and the girl asked me several times if I wanted to stop. I told her she's too far in to stop now!! I only got in 2 sessions, as you can't have it within a month of the surgery, and I haven't had to shave below the waist at all yet. The thought of putting a razor down there is scary. My vaja has been through enough.
Anyway, here are the pics. Happy healing!
1 month done and words of wisdom
I'm about 1 month out of my MMO, and I wanted to share my pro's and con's of my life to date.
Pro: I feel like I healed super fast. I went back to fairly fast, and got back to life pretty quickly. A lot of stories on RealSelf made me think I would be a mummy for 6 weeks, but I get sooooo bored at home alone.
Con: The hubby thinks I'm ready for a test drive (I'm not. I told him I need some feeling in my lower half before he can play with his new toys)
Pro: I have some fun taking body selfies of my progress in what I call my "photo journal story"
Con: Can't give my phone to my children to play games in fear that they may hit the wrong button and see mommy in a scary state.
Pro: my actual waistline opens up my wardrobe to so many more options. I'm happy to wear a form fitting tank that hugs my belly.
Con: I don't own clothes that actually hug my belly. I've spent my lifesavings on empire waist dresses and flowey tops that don't show the extra budge in front of me. So, I'm broke and have nothing to wear, as usual.
Pro: I'm in recovery, so I haven't had to work out!
Con: My smaller belly allows me to see my super flabby legs and I'm developing secretary's ass. I need to do like 10,000 squats.
Pro: I am strong enough to clean my house again. Dust and fingerprints stress me out.
Con: I can't do floors, wipe countertops, clean windows or anything that requires me pressing firmly on my arms, cause it makes my boobies hurt like hell!
Pro: I'm wearing 1-2 sized smaller in clothes. I went shopping and actually had to ask the lady if they have this dress in a medium size. That has never happen
Con: I'm the exact same weight as pre surgery. How is that possible? Am I swollen 10 pounds and sometime in the near future that will magically disappear? Do my new boobs weigh 5 pounds each?How did I have so much Lipo and still weigh the same? Its so annoying!
Anyway, I have attached some updated photos for your judgement. Be nice. I'm so swollen!
Pro: I feel like I healed super fast. I went back to fairly fast, and got back to life pretty quickly. A lot of stories on RealSelf made me think I would be a mummy for 6 weeks, but I get sooooo bored at home alone.
Con: The hubby thinks I'm ready for a test drive (I'm not. I told him I need some feeling in my lower half before he can play with his new toys)
Pro: I have some fun taking body selfies of my progress in what I call my "photo journal story"
Con: Can't give my phone to my children to play games in fear that they may hit the wrong button and see mommy in a scary state.
Pro: my actual waistline opens up my wardrobe to so many more options. I'm happy to wear a form fitting tank that hugs my belly.
Con: I don't own clothes that actually hug my belly. I've spent my lifesavings on empire waist dresses and flowey tops that don't show the extra budge in front of me. So, I'm broke and have nothing to wear, as usual.
Pro: I'm in recovery, so I haven't had to work out!
Con: My smaller belly allows me to see my super flabby legs and I'm developing secretary's ass. I need to do like 10,000 squats.
Pro: I am strong enough to clean my house again. Dust and fingerprints stress me out.
Con: I can't do floors, wipe countertops, clean windows or anything that requires me pressing firmly on my arms, cause it makes my boobies hurt like hell!
Pro: I'm wearing 1-2 sized smaller in clothes. I went shopping and actually had to ask the lady if they have this dress in a medium size. That has never happen
Con: I'm the exact same weight as pre surgery. How is that possible? Am I swollen 10 pounds and sometime in the near future that will magically disappear? Do my new boobs weigh 5 pounds each?How did I have so much Lipo and still weigh the same? Its so annoying!
Anyway, I have attached some updated photos for your judgement. Be nice. I'm so swollen!
Back to Work, but not Back to Normal
I started back to work this week, on Tuesday, 13 days Post surgery. Yes, it was too early. Yes, I should have taken 5 more days. Yes, I wish I had any pain meds left. But, yes, I made it. They actually had a bet going in my office on how many hours I was going to make. But I'm a trooper.
The hardest part was dressing the part. I was very excited to fit into the dress in the picture. Fitted at the waist and not stretchy. Could have never fit pre-surgery. But now I'm the proud owner of an actual waistline.
My job is 75% desk and 25% on my feet. That 25% wasn't a true statement this week. I paid someone $1.00 to get my copies out of the machine.
I went and saw Doctor Amazing on Friday. He checked my progress, pulled a couple random stitches, and said I was healing in a most amazing way. I talked to him about how I was feeling. I had a moment a couple days ago. I was sitting on the couch, waiting for my compression garments to dry, reading a bedtime story to my lil ones with my husband. I wearing a soft stretch sports bra and some low rise running shorts. My stomach was fully exposed, I was half on my side, and I paused for a moment during my story telling. This was the first time in my entire adult life that I could sit, shirtless, and not think twice about hiding my belly, putting a pillow over me, or anything. I know it is a small thing, but for me, it was a moment. One I won't forget. I told Doctor Amazing this small, dumb story, just to tell him that this surgery that he preforms on people on a weekly basis, is life changing. I got teary eyed and hugged him twice. Then I went into the doctors admins office, Andi, and hugged her. I almost hugged the secretary but she is like 20 years old and 99 pounds, I may have broke her.
Yes, I still am a hunchback of Notre Dome, I still have chubby arms a dimpled ass and tree trunk legs. But I am happy. Happy with my choice of doctor, my healing, my new waistline, and my care credit bill everything month.
The hardest part was dressing the part. I was very excited to fit into the dress in the picture. Fitted at the waist and not stretchy. Could have never fit pre-surgery. But now I'm the proud owner of an actual waistline.
My job is 75% desk and 25% on my feet. That 25% wasn't a true statement this week. I paid someone $1.00 to get my copies out of the machine.
I went and saw Doctor Amazing on Friday. He checked my progress, pulled a couple random stitches, and said I was healing in a most amazing way. I talked to him about how I was feeling. I had a moment a couple days ago. I was sitting on the couch, waiting for my compression garments to dry, reading a bedtime story to my lil ones with my husband. I wearing a soft stretch sports bra and some low rise running shorts. My stomach was fully exposed, I was half on my side, and I paused for a moment during my story telling. This was the first time in my entire adult life that I could sit, shirtless, and not think twice about hiding my belly, putting a pillow over me, or anything. I know it is a small thing, but for me, it was a moment. One I won't forget. I told Doctor Amazing this small, dumb story, just to tell him that this surgery that he preforms on people on a weekly basis, is life changing. I got teary eyed and hugged him twice. Then I went into the doctors admins office, Andi, and hugged her. I almost hugged the secretary but she is like 20 years old and 99 pounds, I may have broke her.
Yes, I still am a hunchback of Notre Dome, I still have chubby arms a dimpled ass and tree trunk legs. But I am happy. Happy with my choice of doctor, my healing, my new waistline, and my care credit bill everything month.
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