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Tummy Tuck and Exercising - San Antonio, TX
UPDATED FROM Ortizlj38
Ok.. I am now almost 16 weeks post-op and I am...
WORTH IT$4,266
Ok.. I am now almost 16 weeks post-op and I am still very happy. I do have swelling and my doctor wants to do a little more lipo and correct some small dog ears, but thanks to everyone's comments, encouragement, and experiences posted on this website I did not freak out and knew that this is not uncommon.
I am happy that the worst is behind me and that I can begin to move on with my daily activities. I did slip up and stopped exercising because I did not know what exercises I could and could not do. Now, I just listen to my body and don't push myself too hard. I had to create a new exercise regiment that works for me while I am recovering.
I just wanted to thank everyone because you helped me during my early stages of recovery and continue to help and encourage me today.
I read one person's review about dog ears. I will take some pictures and post them tomorrow. hopefully the images will help someone who is wondering what they look like.
I am happy that the worst is behind me and that I can begin to move on with my daily activities. I did slip up and stopped exercising because I did not know what exercises I could and could not do. Now, I just listen to my body and don't push myself too hard. I had to create a new exercise regiment that works for me while I am recovering.
I just wanted to thank everyone because you helped me during my early stages of recovery and continue to help and encourage me today.
I read one person's review about dog ears. I will take some pictures and post them tomorrow. hopefully the images will help someone who is wondering what they look like.
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February 1, 2012
hi there my name is maira and i have four kids and i was looking for a tummy tuck and i found u i saw ur pix u come out very good after ur surgery....just wanted to ask u do u think ur docters price changed or is it around wat u payed...
January 15, 2013
I know I am way late on here, so I'm only hoping to maybe get a reply. How did you get the referral to the PS? Did you contact the PS Dept. at Ft Sam or did you have to get your regular pcm to give you a referral? Thanks :)
January 15, 2013
I'm trying to the same information roseyboa but she still has not responded I wrote her last April.
January 15, 2013
Its been a long time she might not get the messages anymore. I will just ask my Dr. Atleast i have a general idea what it might cost me at a military facility.
January 15, 2013
If you don't mind can you also let me know, I was thinking about calling the ps at Sam Houston.
UPDATED FROM Ortizlj38
I have not had a chance to take pictures because I...
I have not had a chance to take pictures because I have been busy getting ready for holidays. I will post some soon.
Here is a quick update: I am now 6 weeks post op and I have been going to the gym regularly. I am still very careful when it comes to my weight lifting but I am getting better at my cardio. My daughter and I jogged last night, I jogged one block and then walked the next. We did this for about one mile. Tonight, I did 30 minutes on the eleptical and some leg presses. Still wearing the binder because I feel like I can move around better when I have it on. I am still swelling but it is getting better.
Thank you everyone on this forum. I appreciate all of y'alls (I am from Texas, LOL) input and encouragement.
Can't wait for the summer. I have not taken my kids swimming in years because of my body. I am taking control of my body and my life again!
Here is a quick update: I am now 6 weeks post op and I have been going to the gym regularly. I am still very careful when it comes to my weight lifting but I am getting better at my cardio. My daughter and I jogged last night, I jogged one block and then walked the next. We did this for about one mile. Tonight, I did 30 minutes on the eleptical and some leg presses. Still wearing the binder because I feel like I can move around better when I have it on. I am still swelling but it is getting better.
Thank you everyone on this forum. I appreciate all of y'alls (I am from Texas, LOL) input and encouragement.
Can't wait for the summer. I have not taken my kids swimming in years because of my body. I am taking control of my body and my life again!
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November 17, 2010
You are going to be one hot mama on the beach this summer!
November 18, 2010
Thank you.. :-) I have devolped a small dog ear on my left side. :-( I am going to talk to my PS about it. Its very small but I know its there.
November 20, 2010
Keep massaging that firmly and it will help some. The dog ears sound pretty common and can be fixed easily. You will come out ok:)
UPDATED FROM Ortizlj38
I have been cleared by ps to start working out...
i have been cleared by ps to start working out again. I went to the gym this morning and did 30 minutes on the eliptical with level 6 as max resistance. Did a few abductors for my inner thighs. Funny how before surgery I could squeeze 90 to 100 pds and this morning I could on squeeze 40 pds. Baby steps is the key to a full recovery. I gained 10 pounds while recovering and that was an eye opener.
I will post pics this week
I will post pics this week
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November 4, 2010
Take small baby steps your first month back in the gym. It is going to hurt and you want to be safe about it.
November 7, 2010
Kimmers, how long does the swelling last? My PS said that I don't have to wear the binder anymore, but I swell up so much when I don't wear it. This is getting annoying, lol.
November 7, 2010
Oh the swelling lasts for weeks/months. My swelling finally started to be minimal at six months. I am now seven months and when I exercise I SWELL!! It is crazy but I need to exercise so I just tough through it. I just started back on Ab work at six months but not hard core. I am going to ease back into full blown ab work over the next five months. It still hurts!
When I was at your point I was going to the gym 4 times a week and doing light cardio only and I did swell. If you feel better wearing the binder definitely do.
This is a long process; much longer than I ever anticipated but I am still happy with the results and glad I did it.
Hang in there!
November 9, 2010
Yah, the swelling is very annoying. I keep telling myself that this normal and it will pass. I am back to wearing my binder just because it feels so much better when I have it on. I am going to see my PS assistant tomorrow just for a few quick check up.
November 8, 2010
Way to go at getting back to the exercising - doesn't it feel great??? Take it slow & enjoy it all!
November 9, 2010
It does feel good to be back in the gym. It is my therapy. It is a time when I can focus on just me. I am taking very slow but I am feeling stronger.
Thank you for the update! You look really good.