Extended TT, Inner TL...The journey of recovery...

I know its been awhile since I have posted on here. Time has really flown by for me in terms of my recovery.

I am now 4 months an d a few weeks post op from my surgery. Even with the emergency bleeding issues that I had, I wouldn't change a thing! Oh, I still have some swelling to deal with and by the end of the day I am still a little fatigued, but, I feel so much better about me.

I am back in the studio 5 days a week now. And I am finishing each class as strong as I can. Today was the first time that I was able to do a plank for 90 seconds without going down to my knees! I had made a goal that I would be able to hold a plank before the end of the year. Since my surgery, I have had to purchase s few smaller size workout pants. It was really an odd feeling to go and purchase a size smaller.

As far as my scar goes, it looks just as good as it did the day my pic were taken, it is beginning to lighten up now. My inner thogh scars look great and are not really noticeable unless I am really looking for them. At times when I am stretching on the ballet barre I can feel a pinch but other than that I full range of motion with no issues.

At first I noticed some "puckering" where my incisions ended behind my hip, but, just like my PS said, it is beginning to "let go" and smooth out.

I will be visiting my PS next month for another follow up, I am thinking now of having a breast reduction and maybe my inner arms (bat wings) taken off. Didn't think much about a breast reduction but now with my flat tummy the twins look way too large not to mention they don't stay put...lol... I will be talking to my PS about it and will then ponder. Then again the finance end plays into it as well.

I hope everyone will stay safe this New Year holiday and will have a happy 2012.

Ok, I have finally uploaded the pic taken at my PS office. He is going to take pic again at 6 months and then again in a year.

I did ask him about the swelling and he did say that it can take months for the swelling to go down. He suggested that I keep wearing my CG as much as possible.

So, at this point I am not rushing the finale results as it really won't do me any good, seems the healing process will go along as it seems fit.


I find in the evening when I am really in the land of swell hell, I recline with a frozen gel pack for about 30 minutes, it does seem to help with the swelling.


Every morning when I get out of bed and walk by the mirror, I can't believe the image reflecting is me. I am in such awe, my PS truly has gifted hands. Every day I am thankful to him and his staff.

Wishing you all good health and happy healing

65 days PO

I went to see my PO last Thursday for my 2 month check. I had my "official" after pictures taken. I continue to have swelling but all in all I am doing well. After the photos were taken, we looked at the before photos, I took his hand and thanked him for giving me my life back.

We discussed the long journey thru recovery that he and I have walked. I am still wearing my compression garment. I have tried to go without it a few times when I have had an event to attend and wanted to wear something other than long pants. At first I felt ok, but, half way through thte evening I was really uncomfortable. As soon as I was home, I jumped back into my garment.

I am slowly returning to the studio and am choosing wisely which fitness/ dance class I attend. I am not doing any planks or anything that stressful yet.

My scar is looking really nice, no redness or open areas. Even the scars on my inner thighs are looking wonderful. I keep using Plamers skin therapy oil, I love, love , love it!

I will be posting new pictures soon!!!

Happy healing everyone.