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Could my cg be hurting me rather than helping me??
UPDATED FROM chrlan
I swear my swelling is getting worse rather than...
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I swear my swelling is getting worse rather than better! Could my cg be hurting me more than helping me,,,I'm coming up on 8 weeks and I look no different than I did 4 weeks ago!
UPDATED FROM chrlan
Just added a picture from today so everyone can...
Just added a picture from today so everyone can see what I'm talking about. I've been more conscious of my diet then ever before. Eating very lean and lots of protein along with seeing my personal trainer again. I just don't understand?!?!
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I don't know that your cg is making things worse. I do know that I am 5 weeks post op and feel like you, don't seem to be seeing much improvement. But, the doctor tells me, and I have read, that sometimes swelling persists for months. We have to have faith, take good care of ourselves and look to the coming weeks. My stomach is mostly flat; it's also big.
Hi I am 7 weeks post op and still have swelling, I am wearing my second stage knickers in the day and nothing at night time, I am hoping this swelling finally goes at 3 months, hang in there it is normal xx
What are you eating..with the help of my Dr, I realized (before TT journey) certain foods did not.agree with my digestion system would make me bloated & swell. Try loadg up on berries & pineapples after meals, increase your fibers & cut out salt for about 2 wks & see if that helps.
honestly i've been eating very good,,,,,better than ever before. My PS says I look great and my results look like I had it 6 months ago, however I don't think any dr will ever second guess their work. I just posted a pic from today, I feel worse now that at 2 weeks,,,,,I just dont understand. Part of me wants to go to another PS to get a 2nd opinion,,,,
honey if you are feeling distress, I don't think it would hurt a bit to get a second opinion. You have paid a lot for this surgery, and it takes a toll time wise as well as emotionally. A second opinion may be just what you need to ease your mind, as well as get more information. Information never hurts if it is from the right source. please keep us posted. thinking of you, Leslie
thank you xo!
Yea I agree if u feel like something is wrong, get a 2nd opinion. Nobody knows your body like you do. I'll be praying for & checking on you
Thank you!!
I've been asking myself the same thing about the CG. We are on the same timeline as I had my surgery on 1/15/13, too. I still wear my cg religiously because I actually feel better in it. I have a bump just above my pubic bone near my scar. I have been reading that it is possible scar tissue or fat necrosis. I am leaning towards the latter as it is diminishing bit by bit, which is a good sign. I wonder if my cg is pushing the swelling down to that area while keeping the rest of my stomach in nice shape and form. I truly recommend arnica forte or arnica montana plus bromelain tablets for the swelling. It really helps. Also, I tried my jeans on about once a week and nothing fit, not even the big jeans. But last week, at my 7 week mark, my skinniest jeans fit like a dream; although I really do not like anything rubbing against my scar as it feels like a healing rope burn. I think you are doing well and look great besides your swell hell. I hope it only gets better for you.
I love hearing from people that are farther along in this process than I am. At 5 weeks post-op I am still swollen or just fatter. I am so HAPPY for you that you jeans fit. That is just so awesome. Thanks for the post, and I wear my binder or spanx all the time. It just feels weird without it. Have a great week! : )
From what i heard from my PS, He said he would only recommend it for 3 weeks after binders comes off. I wonder if anyone else have this problem. I hope i dont run into this problem, 8 weeks after surgery I would be in Turks and Caicos.. ugh... I hope your swelling goes down, what else can you do?? diet? low sodium?
UPDATED FROM chrlan
Going on 6 weeks and so depressed!! Swelling just...
Going on 6 weeks and so depressed!! Swelling just isn't going anywhere!! I know it takes time, but I'm not seeing any progress AT ALL!! Shouldn't I be seeing at least a little improvement??? :(
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Could it be what you r eating? I know my abdomen retain evry oz of fluid I put in it. My Dr told me to drink lots of water to keep hydrated so that my body won't hold on to fluid so much
It's not in my abs, it's above my scar and below my belly button. I've been back to eating well and honestly all I ever drink is water :/
Looking great.. are you working out??? Stay away from added salt and drink lots of water! !
Thanks, I wish I felt great. I went back to working out this past week. I have a personal that I see twice a week as well as cardio. Also drinking lots of water, that's all I ever really drink always have. So frustrating
I hope to work out as soon a 30 days!! I love working out and it will be frustrating if I didn't see changes after a tummy tuck!!
It's very frustrating! Other than the swelling I feel awesome even with working out. I can't do pull ups, or push ups yet. But weights and stuff don't bother me at all
thats probably why....i read & saw videos of a lot of ppl who swell the day after working out. They say its annoying but was aware of the potential sweillingh after a workout. Hopefully after the 1st yr, swell hell will leave for good.
swell hell is a good way to describe it : )
Oh dear Lord please tell me it will go away before a year lol
It looks like to me your swelling has gone done. You look great!
Thanks---pics from far away look great. I haven't recent close up ones that I haven't posted because they are SO puffy! I have another apt on 3/6 so I will see with my PS says.
Hi im getting a tt in three days and was a little concerned when I saw your pics...do all tt keep the old bb??i love how low your scar is but I thought they cut off the old bb??
Some people do not have enough laxity in their skin for the tummy to be pulled down past the old belly button spot. However, the scar (at least mine) is extremely thin and I've heard that it fades quickly. It is different than the tummy tuck scar.
Not everyone has that scar, it depends on the laxity of your skin just like leslie stated,,,,,I was also told in time the line will not even be noticable (I can already see it fading)
You look amazing!!! I will be joining yiu real soon. Good luck :)
Good luck!!!
Oh I see...im so glad I asked I had no idea this was part of the procedure, iv done so much research and just assumed the old bb was cut off..thank you for helping answer that for me:)
Wow just seen your pictures and girl you look amazing!!! Im sure the swelling is not easy and I need to remember that lol, but it will go away and you are just beautiful!!! :)
Thank you very much :) Good luck with your surgery!!
You DO look good. Hang in there, I'm hanging in there with you!
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