AlexandraElizabeth

16wks Tomorrow...doing great!

thanks Suzzabelle..I'm sure I'll be okay..just when ya finally getting over one thing..something else pops up..lol it's inevitable for me..just a spoon full of sugar i guess. ;) Hope you're doing great..take care!

Hi Ladies..it's been quite some time being in touch here, Happy New Year to all, I see some if not most of you guys have been having the I'm not like the scar issue..well you can include me in that as well..as I went in to my last visit sometime in Dec. I did bring it to the attention of my PS that I noticed a rather bothersome bulge along the line of my incision which I am not at all happy with..seems to me like it may be built up scar tissue but I'm totally flat on the left side and with this ugly bulge on the right. Well low and behold I was in the ER Christmas day, found out I have gallstones..I will be having surgery for that on the 25th of this month which will be done laparascopic however here we go again messing with the belly button. I havent talked to my surgeon yet but I'm hoping since this is being done that maybe he can also take away that bulge..if not then I will be returning to my PS sometime in March as discussed to have this problem taken care of. Other wise things have been pretty good. I now weigh 107 and have been trying to tone up the rest of my body to match my flat stomach. I do occassionally feel the tightness/stretching in my abs when I reach for say something on a bookself, higher place, not sure if that's normal but my numbness has pretty much gone away. Hopefully come Summer time..I'll be just where I want. Good luck to all.

Hi Mouse..I have the same rope feeling too more on my right side. I've been massaging my scar which I've read helps but I think it's all still part of the healing process. I'll see my PS in Dec. Hopefully by then we'll all have a better report...one day at a time ;)

Hi Snidera..okay so I search for Scarprin and found the small tube for $50. Sinc you say you use it sparingly how long does that tube last (if you use the same size) and have you noticed a great change in the coloration of the scar?? Reason I'm asking is because I purchased the Scar Away for $60 and still haven't completly used them all due to being afraid it will make my scar fresh again!! I have continued using them again but not on a daily basis..I'm basically using Cocoa butter daily. Just want to make sure it would be worth me getting it. Since you apparently have used both which would you more than likely recommend?? On another note I've noticed the same appearance with me and my tummy too, I dont see any AB DEFINITION like the day after and although it's been said the result will be like the 1st day after..I'm fearful of getting my pouch back especially with the Holidays approaching..I mean who doesn't like to eat, relax and eat again..lol Well, I keep telling myself that maybe I'm just too anxious..for everything..scars, tightness..etc...but I guess we still have a ways to go huh? Anyway..if you would give me your feedback on the Scarprin I'd appreciate it..and don't be too disappointed..we've all come a long ways even if it's only been 3 months..things will get better..by Summertime we'll all be on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue..haha.. take care. ;)

Hi Ladies!!! 11wks tomorrow..wow what a road we're all on..Doing pretty good with the swelling now..not sure if drinking pineapple juice has anything to do with it but guess it couldn't hurt. My binder has been laid to rest..I wear a high waist CG during the day and and night also..I have to agree with Suzzabelle..it is so heavenly sleeping with out those things!!! I've been sleeping on my sides now and at times even my tummy. Started a seasonal job working weekends only but it feels good to get out and interact with people..since I'm a full time mom I forgot what it felt like..lol. I saw a comment I believe by Snidera regarding the silicone strips..I stopped and started using them a while back because when I applied them for the 12hr period it seemed as if my scars were "FRESH" again...kind of like applying a band aid to a hard scab, it gets soft?? if that makes any sense..anyway..I've been using the strips and cocoa butter stick so not sure which one (if any) are doing any good..I'm just at the point where I KNOW I'm not 100% but I'll just continue to go with the flow. I can now pick up 30lbs..still don't want to push that and I've started back on my leg excercise....when time permits. Not sure if any of you are like me but I've been massaging my scar and will say that when applying pressure to a certain area I will get a "Shock" I think I can even still feel an area where my PS said he "stitched" me pretty good. huh..okay well haven't have any problems really everyday is another day down..I think I can safely say..although a few of us have had our share of setbacks..we're all still HAPPY with our results and to me that's all that matters~ Hope you all are doing great..posted new pics..Take care :D