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Full TT - Saint Louis, MO
UPDATED FROM waiting14yrs
2 months post
7 weeks 2 days. Finally able to get through a full...
WORTH IT$9,500
7 weeks 2 days. Finally able to get through a full day. Woohoo! Meaning, I can go to work and still cook dinner and clean 1 room before its time to put my feet up. It happened slowly but I finally feel like things are starting to get back to normal. Most of my aggrevation comes from tight muscles. I can physically feel how tight they are with the touch of my fingers. They are incredibly tender but I don't require ibuprofen all day, everyday anymore. There's that preverbial light at the end of the tunnel I've been looking for! Yippie!!
I still get the nice little zings from nerves reattaching. Some are pretty strong and shoot pains over & over in the same area for a few mins at a time. It is a distraction at best, even stopping me mid sentence. Knowing what it is helps, just means I'm healing. Swelling still happens but it's NOTHING like it once was. I thank my lucky stars everyday that gets better. :)~
It is Sneezing season & I do exactly that several times a day. Yay. :/ First few days were extremely painful but I guess I've gotten use to it. Not as bad anymore. My kiddo had me in a really good belly roll laugh the other day. I was laughing hard, crying from pain & grabbing my abs all at once begging him to stop. Crazy kid! Love him so much. I've managed to go all week without a Spanx garment. I agree with others on this site, it's easy to get dependent on them. My biggest struggle was dealing with the irritation that the waist of my pants feel on the numb skin. A soft/silky undergarment does help but not always feasible with my professional dress code. My pants aren't tight at all, so it doesn't make sense to me why it's so uncomfortable. Compared to weeks past, I'm not complaining! This is a small problem that I know in time will pass too. :)
I'm happy to have recovered so well at this point, very much look forward to my extended vacation. Leaving on my 8 week post op anniversary -6 days from now. Wish me luck and pray that I don't over do it and miss any of the excitement. If I haven't said it lately, thank you guys for being you and providing support throughout this adventure. What a roller coaster ride its been?!! I'll check back in as soon as I return! Take care ladies. xxoo
I still get the nice little zings from nerves reattaching. Some are pretty strong and shoot pains over & over in the same area for a few mins at a time. It is a distraction at best, even stopping me mid sentence. Knowing what it is helps, just means I'm healing. Swelling still happens but it's NOTHING like it once was. I thank my lucky stars everyday that gets better. :)~
It is Sneezing season & I do exactly that several times a day. Yay. :/ First few days were extremely painful but I guess I've gotten use to it. Not as bad anymore. My kiddo had me in a really good belly roll laugh the other day. I was laughing hard, crying from pain & grabbing my abs all at once begging him to stop. Crazy kid! Love him so much. I've managed to go all week without a Spanx garment. I agree with others on this site, it's easy to get dependent on them. My biggest struggle was dealing with the irritation that the waist of my pants feel on the numb skin. A soft/silky undergarment does help but not always feasible with my professional dress code. My pants aren't tight at all, so it doesn't make sense to me why it's so uncomfortable. Compared to weeks past, I'm not complaining! This is a small problem that I know in time will pass too. :)
I'm happy to have recovered so well at this point, very much look forward to my extended vacation. Leaving on my 8 week post op anniversary -6 days from now. Wish me luck and pray that I don't over do it and miss any of the excitement. If I haven't said it lately, thank you guys for being you and providing support throughout this adventure. What a roller coaster ride its been?!! I'll check back in as soon as I return! Take care ladies. xxoo
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January 7, 2013
looking fabulous, da'ling, fabulous!!!! look at that hour glass shape now that swelling is down!!! happy for you...is your pain finally gone? so sorry for such a long battle trying to get managed.
January 7, 2013
Week 3-4 were pretty bad. 5-6 just frustrating trying to live a normal life and not being able to. It does get better each week! Especially when I can look in the mirror and smile. Thank you for the compliments. I have no one to share this with. Being single n all n no family around. It's nice to hear. :)
January 7, 2013
you look awesome! Thank you for sharing! I'm looking forward to when swell hell ends.
January 7, 2013
It will happen just not nearly as fast as we would hope. Thx! You're looking great too, by the way.
January 7, 2013
You look amazing! Hope my TT comes out like urs. after reading ur post I'm a bit more worried about the pain lol.
January 7, 2013
Thanks! But don't worry, this site has helped me to see that I have a low pain tolerance and a height tolerence for pain meds. I'm an exception rather than the rule.
January 7, 2013
I also have low tolerance for pain. I'm also have a BBL at the same time. I've been waiting 10 years for this & is so excited for the results
January 8, 2013
I checked out your page, don't worry, you're gonna have great results! My butt popped out after my TT. I didn't even know I had one. It was lost in translation with all my belly and hip fat. I am at my heaviest weight 140lbs and I plan on staying here. It's my natural weight (no working out). My goal weight before was always 125-130. That's how little I had to be to get my belly small enough but it my rear would disappear in the process. I personally prefer curves. Girl, you already have a booty, just wait and see! With a BBL your bottom is gonna be even more bootylishous! :)~ can't wait to see your results!
January 8, 2013
Lol! I hope so. & ur soo right My doc said once he does lipo on my abdomen, flanks & back it will pop :) I do want more projection & curves. My normal weight is 130-125 but I'm like 144 or maybe more now. I'll know Wednesday I'm getting my blood work done. Ugh I know abt the the booty disappears. My legs & butt r the first to shrink :(
UPDATED FROM waiting14yrs
1 month post
5 weeks PO and I rarely have those horrible swell...
5 weeks PO and I rarely have those horrible swell days. I imagine its because I've found that magic rest to movement ratio. Dont get me wrong I still swell everyday just mot to the point of misery. I have another PO visit tomorrow with my PS. It's picture day!
I love to stretch and arch my back, it feels sooo good. I really feel like I could start some ab work but I highly doubt he will approve me to do so. I did a tummy roll in the mirror the other day. I am surprised I could do it. Wouldn't have dared before the TT, so gross. My weight is the same as before the TT but like my previous posts says I have lost many inches. Who could be upset by that!??
So glad things finally and markedly improved. The first 4 weeks were the worst!
I love to stretch and arch my back, it feels sooo good. I really feel like I could start some ab work but I highly doubt he will approve me to do so. I did a tummy roll in the mirror the other day. I am surprised I could do it. Wouldn't have dared before the TT, so gross. My weight is the same as before the TT but like my previous posts says I have lost many inches. Who could be upset by that!??
So glad things finally and markedly improved. The first 4 weeks were the worst!
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December 26, 2012
Dang girl....now u really look like u got some junk in ur trunk!!!! I want some junk :( Congrats, looking bootylicious!
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