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Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation - Doing It for Me! - Alberta, Canada
UPDATED FROM kymber88
11 days post
I'm adding some photos that I took yesterday...
kymber88April 19, 2011
WORTH IT$16,000
I'm adding some photos that I took yesterday which was 10 days post op. I included one showing my swelling/Buddha Belly. I am doing well and even did a short time on the elliptical yesterday (12 minutes). It felt good but I don't want to do too much too fast so I am trying to slow myself down. Now if only my breasts will drop!!!
Replies (5)
April 24, 2011
You look awesome...by the way your boobies look fabulous!!!
April 24, 2011
Thanks, they don't look too hot without the bra on. Definitely double bubble look right now until they drop. I can't wait for that to happen so that I can stop being concerned.
April 24, 2011
Yes, with unders it takes longer to settle but I know that when they drop you will be happy!! Are you doing massage?
April 24, 2011
I am. My PS says that it doesn't help make them drop any faster but i figure that it can't hurt. I'm just so darned impatient to see the end result!
April 24, 2011
Mine dropped at 3 weeks and it seems like it happened over night! But you look great!
April 24, 2011
Thank you, thank you for telling me it took you three weeks! So many other girls have had so much quicker results. I was really getting concerned.
April 24, 2011
Hang in there girl!! I am impatient too so I completely understand! I am ready to be free of all compression garments now and I want my ab work outs back! lol!
April 24, 2011
Yes! Exactly! I am really missing them. I'm missing all my workouts but my ab workouts most of all! I'm think I'm going stir crazy too! Patience is NOT one of my strengths.
May 18, 2011
Kymber, Checking in with you. How are you doing? Havent heard from you in a while.
UPDATED FROM kymber88
9 days post
I had a dream last night that my breasts had...
kymber88April 17, 2011
I had a dream last night that my breasts had dropped and that they were beautiful and soft. Then I woke up to my hard football breasts..... :-(. I know its only been a week but I am really worried that they wont turn out to be anything close to the way I had envisioned.
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UPDATED FROM kymber88
7 days post
1 Week Post Op! I can't believe that the time...
kymber88April 15, 2011
1 Week Post Op! I can't believe that the time has passed so quickly.
I spent the morning of Day 5 resting (because of the muscle I pulled). Then in the afternoon I took my daughter to the doctor and then my friend's two daughters came over for several hours (my friend had to work). I helped my kids practice their piano, did their homework with them, bathed them and put them to bed. A pretty regular day under normal circumstances but I have to admit, it tired me out a bit. I had a shower then went to bed super early. The cantaloupe between my belly button and my pubic area had evened out a bit and it just looked like I have a round buddha belly under my belly button.
Then yesterday (Day 6 Post Op), I went to see my PS for a follow up. He was happy and impressed with my mobility and said that my under belly button buddha belly I had was just swelling and that I had a lot less swelling than others (WHAT??? I can't imagine how more swelling would look like!). He is a lot less restrictive about resuming normal activities than other PS's that I have read about on this site. He said that I could resume normal activities immediately as I felt comfortable doing them. He said that at this point, I am not going to damage any of the work that he did. I should let my body be my guide, it will tell me when I am overdoing things. That worries me a bit because I have a tendency to push myself hard and I really don't want to set myself back. I'm counting on my DH to reign me in when I need it.
As far as my breasts go, apparently I will be at about my final size for volume at about three weeks but that they will shift and change shape for up to three to six months.
The PS also said that I could take the tape off so I did that last night in the shower and saw my incision for the first time. It looks really good right now. Hopefully it will stay as super closed as it is now! I want to take pics of it (and my buddha belly) today and post them so stand by for an update.
My biggest concern/question right now is how do I start back into exercising? If there are any veterans who read this, I would love specific advice as to what you started doing and how you increased your intensity. How did your BA affect the workouts you chose to do? Before surgery I was very active and I would like to get my strength, power and conditioning back as soon as possible (without affecting my surgery progress).
I spent the morning of Day 5 resting (because of the muscle I pulled). Then in the afternoon I took my daughter to the doctor and then my friend's two daughters came over for several hours (my friend had to work). I helped my kids practice their piano, did their homework with them, bathed them and put them to bed. A pretty regular day under normal circumstances but I have to admit, it tired me out a bit. I had a shower then went to bed super early. The cantaloupe between my belly button and my pubic area had evened out a bit and it just looked like I have a round buddha belly under my belly button.
Then yesterday (Day 6 Post Op), I went to see my PS for a follow up. He was happy and impressed with my mobility and said that my under belly button buddha belly I had was just swelling and that I had a lot less swelling than others (WHAT??? I can't imagine how more swelling would look like!). He is a lot less restrictive about resuming normal activities than other PS's that I have read about on this site. He said that I could resume normal activities immediately as I felt comfortable doing them. He said that at this point, I am not going to damage any of the work that he did. I should let my body be my guide, it will tell me when I am overdoing things. That worries me a bit because I have a tendency to push myself hard and I really don't want to set myself back. I'm counting on my DH to reign me in when I need it.
As far as my breasts go, apparently I will be at about my final size for volume at about three weeks but that they will shift and change shape for up to three to six months.
The PS also said that I could take the tape off so I did that last night in the shower and saw my incision for the first time. It looks really good right now. Hopefully it will stay as super closed as it is now! I want to take pics of it (and my buddha belly) today and post them so stand by for an update.
My biggest concern/question right now is how do I start back into exercising? If there are any veterans who read this, I would love specific advice as to what you started doing and how you increased your intensity. How did your BA affect the workouts you chose to do? Before surgery I was very active and I would like to get my strength, power and conditioning back as soon as possible (without affecting my surgery progress).
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April 15, 2011
Once I get the okay to start walking, I plan to do so. I am an aerobics instructor....so it's killing me to not be able to work out! My PS told me that at 8 weeks I can go back to my normal exercise routines.....but walking will have to be the way I get back into it at first. Then I will do low impact and work my way up to regular workouts w/weights.
April 20, 2011
When do you think your PS will allow you to start walking? I have started taking short walks (1/2 mile or so).
April 15, 2011
Kymber, you look great! I agree with a previous post, that says you look much farther in recovery than you are. Congrats!
Are you standing upright? I had my FTT 4 days prior to you, and I'm still a bit hunched over... probably 25 degrees, or so.
I wanted to ask how you are doing with out the binder now? I also feel so yucky when I take it off. It feels like my insides are falling out, I slouch right over and get nauseous. There is a pins and needles feeling that I can't seem to welcome. Have you showered yet?
Are you standing upright? I had my FTT 4 days prior to you, and I'm still a bit hunched over... probably 25 degrees, or so.
I wanted to ask how you are doing with out the binder now? I also feel so yucky when I take it off. It feels like my insides are falling out, I slouch right over and get nauseous. There is a pins and needles feeling that I can't seem to welcome. Have you showered yet?
April 15, 2011
Thank you very much. I feel very lucky that things are going so well for me. I am, indeed standing up straight but only with my CG on. I feel weak without it and hunch over to protect myself. It doesn't feel so much like pins and needles for me, it just feels very exposed and fragile. I got to shower last Sunday and have had a shower every day since. That is the only time I have my CG off. The doctor did not suggest a binder, only a stage 1 CG. Did you travel from Edmonton just to see a particular Dr? How are things going for you?
April 17, 2011
Kymber you look fabulous!!!! I am amazed at how good you look at just 3 days!
April 17, 2011
Thank you for your kind words. I have been very lucky and have only had swelling in my lower abdomen and that I had the no drain technique that allowed me to me more mobile right from the get go.
April 17, 2011
Kymber, been thinking about you since we are only 1 day apart. Keep me updated and let me know what you find is working for you. Vice Versa here. Bests...
April 17, 2011
Hi Faith, I've been thinking about you as well. Are you feeling any better after they figured out and addressed your abdominal issues? The biggest tip that I have so far is DON'T overdo it! I learned that the hard way. I have been fairly active and that has worked well for me but I did too much on Friday and was in pain and exhausted Saturday. Hope you are feeling better.
April 18, 2011
I was off the pain killers and went on ibuprofen when the stomach ulcers kicked in. I went back on the pain killers. Yesterday morning was my last dose. Today was tylenol only and packed full of non stop adventure. Tired but surviving. Happy to be amongst the living. lol. Thanks for the advice. Have you thought about what to use for scar reduction?
April 20, 2011
I'm glad you are feeling better. Right now I am doing nothing. My PS says that starting to do scar creams too early can sometimes cause irritation and an almost allergic response. I ordered some silicone strips and I think that's what I will use. I plan on wearing a compression garment/spanx all the time so that will help keep the strips in place. I love the way my incision looks right now.... I just need to keep it this thin and flat!!
Take it EZ you don't want to do too much top soon. You are looking great!