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3 Months Update

UPDATED FROM uonlyliveonce
5 months post

Hi Everyone! Just wanted to stop by and give a...

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uonlyliveonce
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Hi Everyone!
Just wanted to stop by and give a quick update. I am 18 weeks and i have been very emotional lately. My swelling isn't going down. I would think that at this point it would decrease but no. I have a 6 month update in Feb hopefully by then it gets better. My scar doesn't bother me at all. I have noticed that lately it is itching more then normal. I am using Bio-oil that seems to help. Happy Healing everyone!

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January 3, 2013
You look wonderful. I have been told it can take anywhere from 6-12 months to stop swelling so hang in there. I am at 6 months and still swell by the end of the day.
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January 3, 2013
I think you look great!
January 3, 2013
Wow You look soo good!! I have the same problem I am 2 months out and I wake up flat adm swell the same and yes it is very disapointing!! Well you look absolutley amazing!! I wouldnt worry about your sides it give you curves. Hour glass figure!!
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April 21, 2013
U look great congrats!!!
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August 13, 2013
Be patient... my swelling didn't go away til about 9 months after my surgery... u look amazing!
UPDATED FROM uonlyliveonce
3 months post

Hi everyone! it has been 3months and it has flown...

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Hi everyone! it has been 3months and it has flown by... Sorry i haven't posted an update but i have been on an emotional roller coaster. Nothing really hasn't changed, i still swell a lot. I notice i swell a lot more when i am more active. Every morning I wake up flat and then an hour later I'm swollen, which is depressing. I do have to say when it is flat i am very happy with my tummy, its unreal. My scar is nice and low and doesn't look bad at all. My only concern is my love handles :( when i swell you can see them a lot. I have maintained my weight but lately i am so hungry and i have been craving sweets which isn't normal for me. That's about it, hope everyone is doing well. Happy Healing!!

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November 30, 2012
welcome to the club ladie!!! I am 3 months post op and morning so flat and afternoons so swelling.This drive me crazy, SO what have I done?my stomach area is more big than before my TT.so I hope this problem is gonna away.best wishes for all ladies here.
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December 5, 2012
I really wish it would just stay flat... Well hang in there hopefully this is just a stage that will pass...
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November 30, 2012
OMG....You really look great without the lipo...pretty soon you will wake up flat and stay that way forever!!! Don't be depressed, it only gets better and better!!!
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December 5, 2012
Thanks Tmonie12! you are very encouraging :)
November 30, 2012
You look really great!!! Very sexy body!
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December 5, 2012
Thanks Skinnywaist!
November 30, 2012
You look awesome!
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December 5, 2012
Thanks!
December 5, 2012
You look great! I think we are always so much more critical of ourselves than we are of others. That's why it's good to post pics on here so you can get others feedback. If I look like u in three months I'll be happy :)
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December 7, 2012
I have to agree with you, yes we are so much more harder on ourselves. Thank you for the encouraging words!
UPDATED FROM uonlyliveonce
15 days post

Hi everyone! I took some pictures yesterday on my...

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uonlyliveonce
Hi everyone! I took some pictures yesterday on my 2weeks mark. I feel good minus the swelling and the fact that i am still walking hunched over. I finally went back to work today and by the end of the day i could barely stand straight. Anyway hope everyone is doing well. Happy Healing!

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September 12, 2012
Again.... WOW! Did you have lipo done too? I hope my results look like yours! We are almost the same weight and height so that makes me super excited!
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September 14, 2012
Thank u!!! I had lipo done on my hips nothing on the stomach. But the swelling is what is depressing me. I just can't wait for it to subside. Hate the fact my PS doesn't want me to put a CG on, I feel like that would help with the swelling. Good luck you will look great! I saw ur pics n that's how I looked so we are similar. Best of luck!!!
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September 12, 2012
nice curves!!!
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September 14, 2012
Thank u Pocahontas12!! U have great curves.. Question can u recommend something I can take or use for swelling????
September 14, 2012
This is what I have heard. Drink a lot of water and put lemon juice in it. Stay away from salty food. And the more active you are the more swollen you will get.