4 months post op / new pics Tummy Tuck and Breast Reduction / Lift - Alpharetta GA

4 months post op

Time flies!! It's been a while since I posted any updates.... I have been walking for exercise several days a week but as of yet not gone back to gym. I tried twice and both times I got super swollen. Then we went on vacation to Hawaii week before last!!! I pretty much went off healthy eating track, hiked up diamond head and thereafter was super swollen and gained five pounds. I still am swollen but it has gone down a bit. I am going to take new pictures today. Scars are healing nicely except for one breast. Around the aerola (sp?) the skin where incision is if it rubs against anything it opens...I was wearing a strapless bra that ended up scooting down last weekend and it rubbed a few spots, they are healing up fine though this week. I am using silicone strips for all scars except belly button, been using mederma on that.

Other than the swelling I am happy, no more muffin top however pants still fitting same if not snug. I guess I am one of those people that takes longer to heal. I am going to talk to doc about lymphatic massage. My swelling is on top of bb a little and then above and below incision, which I've read is normal and is last to go down. I suppose it is safe to go back to gym. I am going to attempt getting back to routine this week. Posting pics shortly!

9 weeks post op

Since my last post I have just been walking it returning to my normal gym routine. I have been fitting in most clothes with them still being a little snug on waist. Yesterday I decided to head to gym before work. I did 30 Min of high intensity cardio on treadmill alternating between incline, sprint an fast walk. Then did 20 min weight training on legs. So, I have swollen up like craaaazy. More than I have for a month. I am going to stick to walking. Hopefully it will end soon. I feel like I am 4 months preggo! I will post pics soon. Scars are doing awesome. Using silicone strips.

4.5 weeks post op

Still getting swollen but not as bad as before. I still don't fit in all my clothes, almost there though.. I don't fit in anything that was fitted or snug. Another inch or so and I can button! :) I don't want to push it either because by the end of the day my swelling can be a lot worse. I have periods of time wear I go without my binder or CG. Only for short times, like an hour or so a day. I went out to dinner on Friday without anything on and it felt weird. I had my binder in the car. Overall I feel 90%, I am not in any pain, still tight. I am going to start walking today for the first time since before surgery. I have post poned it mainly because of tightness and swelling, but I have to start at some point huh!! I am 5 pounds less than before surgery but I need to tone up my thighs. Especially before I go to Hawaii in May.