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Finally on the "Flat Side" and I Think the Worst is Behind Me
UPDATED FROM NolaMommy
2 months post
5 week update...
NolaMommyAugust 9, 2013
WORTH IT$7,200
Well, it's been five weeks since surgery (feels like double that, lol). I feel great....I returned to all normal activities & felt comfortable driving at 4 weeks. My scab finally fell off my new fabulous bb this week & I was able to start wearing a small silicone scar patch and the redness has gone down tremendously. I've been putting maderma on my hip2hip incision scar but can't see any change. I'll probably order a strip for it soon. I'm down 2 sizes in shirts (xl--m) and one size in bottoms (14--12). So exciting!! I did return to my PS this week & he aspirated about 20cc's of fluid. Looks like my seroma is just about gone, woo hoo....having fluid drained from you with a giant needle is never fun! I'll take & post 5week pics tomorrow.
UPDATED FROM NolaMommy
25 days post
Unrealistic expectations....
NolaMommyJuly 24, 2013
Lately I've been thinking about how most doctors tell you to expect a 10day recovery period and that "most" go back to work at two weeks..... This all seems pretty ridiculous to me now. Of course I believed what I was told. Two weeks certainly sounds like plenty enough time to be back to normal, right? Wrong!! I'm not trying to scare anyone, just want future TT'ers to expect a month of recovery. It is totally worth it! But a very long process.... Filled with highs and lows, you need to be mentally ready for this transitioning period. Make sure to surround yourself with supportive loved ones, you CAN do this!
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July 24, 2013
Wow, your incision looked great at 3 weeks! I agree with your last post on 2 weeks not being enough time.
July 24, 2013
You're looking great Nola! I'd have to agree with you on the recovery time, 2wks is not realistic in my book either. . My PSs asst said she was back at work after 2wks. Ye-ah right! I was supposed to return as well after 2wks but just didn't see how'd I'd function with the lack of sleep. Fortunately I got another week. How much time were you taking off?
July 24, 2013
Luckily I'm a stay at home mom so I didn't have to worry about rushing back to work. I don't know how ladies do it after 2 weeks, they are rock stars in my book! At two weeks I was still exhausted, not comfortable driving and sore...
July 24, 2013
Lucky you! I haven't even attempted driving yet. I've only left the house for my post op visits. It's too dang hot!
July 24, 2013
You look great! Love how low your incision is and how well its healing. Enjoy it gets better and better every week. Wait till you see your final results after 6 months, you are going to love it! I'm loving it! I find i'm not swelling as much now.
July 24, 2013
I was back at work a little less than two weeks post-surgery, and it was fine, but I think I'm a fast healer. Also, I have a super low-stress desk job, so it was fine. I guess it just depends on so many things!
July 24, 2013
Do any of y'all wake up stiff as a board?
July 24, 2013
Thanks! Yeah, If I don't sleep on my wedge pillow & I lay flat all night I wake up pretty stiff and have to slowwwwwwly rolllllllll out the bed. Everyday I'm shocked to see my new flat belly when I wake up! It's awesome
UPDATED FROM NolaMommy
25 days post
3 weeks post update! Happy Happy Happy
NolaMommyJuly 23, 2013
Well, it's been a long three weeks. I'm not going to sugar coat it, the first week is pretty brutal. The second week, still a little sore and swollen. Then I had an allergic reaction to some of the medication I was taking for a yeast infection brought on by 10 days of antibiotics, Not Fun! My hands double in size & itched like crazy for 3 days (my 3 year old said I looked like 'wreck it Ralph') ANYWAY, it's the third week I'm not taking any medicine and I feel AMAZING! My PS aspirated 45ccs from my seroma yesterday. My belly button stopped oooozing & has a scab now. I'm down 6lbs somehow. I can still feel my abs are sore & I start swelling if I over do it. I still dont feel completely comfortable driving. Having said all that, I'm so so so happy I finally did this for myself. This is a LIFE CHANGING surgery! I went shopping yesterday after my dr appt & I found myself tearing up in the dressing room but this time these were tears of pure joy. I couldn't believe how great clothes fit ME. Happy Happy Happy
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