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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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S
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...
LM
R
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 :)
LM
January 15, 2013
I'm trying to the same information roseyboa but she still has not responded I wrote her last April.
R
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.
LM
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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K
November 17, 2010
You are going to be one hot mama on the beach this summer!
O
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.
K
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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K
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.
O
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.
K
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!
O
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.
D
November 8, 2010
Way to go at getting back to the exercising - doesn't it feel great??? Take it slow & enjoy it all!
O
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.