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Five Weeks Post OP - New Pics (TT w/MR, BL/BA) - Battle Creek, MI
UPDATED FROM TElise0206
1 month post
Week 5 PO Seems so strange that I already this...
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Week 5 PO
Seems so strange that I already this far out!!!!
Life is starting to get back to normal, slowly but surely. I got cleared to start slowly walking the treadmill this week, so I did (YAY!! 1.25 mi/25 min!), though I was fairly sore the next day where my MR was so I didn't do it. I will try again today I think.
My old clothes fit finally!!! And some are too big now. I am now 4# below pre-op weight, though still fairly swollen. I am watching my diet closely though. I want to stay in shape as much as possible because I have plans this summer for a mini tri, 1/2 century and 5k's. :)
My side boob swelling is FINALLLLLLLY down quite a bit. Still a lot of swelling, but it doesn't look nearly as bad or hurt like it did. And....I have side feeling on my actual boob! This is significant because I have not had feeling there in 12 years since the reduction. It's kinda weird...LOL!
And even crazier is the feeling of NOT having the flap! Underwear freaking FIT, and cute ones at that! My jeans are fitting weird though. Instead of mid rise, I NEED low rise to fit me right. Go freaking figure.
Seems so strange that I already this far out!!!!
Life is starting to get back to normal, slowly but surely. I got cleared to start slowly walking the treadmill this week, so I did (YAY!! 1.25 mi/25 min!), though I was fairly sore the next day where my MR was so I didn't do it. I will try again today I think.
My old clothes fit finally!!! And some are too big now. I am now 4# below pre-op weight, though still fairly swollen. I am watching my diet closely though. I want to stay in shape as much as possible because I have plans this summer for a mini tri, 1/2 century and 5k's. :)
My side boob swelling is FINALLLLLLLY down quite a bit. Still a lot of swelling, but it doesn't look nearly as bad or hurt like it did. And....I have side feeling on my actual boob! This is significant because I have not had feeling there in 12 years since the reduction. It's kinda weird...LOL!
And even crazier is the feeling of NOT having the flap! Underwear freaking FIT, and cute ones at that! My jeans are fitting weird though. Instead of mid rise, I NEED low rise to fit me right. Go freaking figure.
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UPDATED FROM TElise0206
29 days post
4 Weeks PO Was yesterday...and I forgot. In my...
4 Weeks PO
Was yesterday...and I forgot. In my defense, my dad had bypass surgery Tuesday so I wasn't really thinking about it.
Nothing really has changed. I am almost fully off meds, I hate wearing crap around my waist. Hate it. I don't want the binder, I don't want spanx. UGH.
My hips and thighs are still swollen. I can get into some of my jeans, but they still rub my sides wrong and I'm still wearing yoga pants.
My boobs are FINALLY starting to not swell! They still hurt at the end of the day though. They are starting to drop a bit more. The left one faster than the right, but I know I had a lot of scar tissue in the right so I'm guessing that's why.
I have a follow up appt on Monday, and I am going to beg to exercise a little and hopefully be able to take a bath. I NEED it. Both help me relax and with the stress I've had...welll....
Was yesterday...and I forgot. In my defense, my dad had bypass surgery Tuesday so I wasn't really thinking about it.
Nothing really has changed. I am almost fully off meds, I hate wearing crap around my waist. Hate it. I don't want the binder, I don't want spanx. UGH.
My hips and thighs are still swollen. I can get into some of my jeans, but they still rub my sides wrong and I'm still wearing yoga pants.
My boobs are FINALLY starting to not swell! They still hurt at the end of the day though. They are starting to drop a bit more. The left one faster than the right, but I know I had a lot of scar tissue in the right so I'm guessing that's why.
I have a follow up appt on Monday, and I am going to beg to exercise a little and hopefully be able to take a bath. I NEED it. Both help me relax and with the stress I've had...welll....
Replies (4)
February 1, 2013
Hang in there!! U look great! And your dad will do very well. is he in Kazoo? They have come so far with bypass surgery, it's almost common place . But I have been there with my dad and it is so scary to watch and u feel so helpless. Just like u, he will be beget than before in the end!!
I feel much the same as u and I am 3 weeks out today. Just want to wear normal clothes comfortably and feel normal! But we will get thru this together! Take a few more after pictures and post them. Take a good look at your before pics! U have come so far!!!You look beautiful!
February 1, 2013
Thanks Lulu, i appreciate the support!
No we tried to get him to go to kzoo since dh has connections there, but he went to ft Wayne.
I will taker pics. I've been running back and forth to the hospital, so i am in some serious swell hell and waiting until it goes down a little. LOL.
February 1, 2013
Too bad, I used to work over there and they do great work. But I am sure he is in great hands, and if he if comfortable and confident that's huge! I understand how stressful it is, let alone the running and taking care of your kids, etc all. Put your feet up, get out the ice pack , and a nice glass of wine. Think how awesome we will look this summer! I am going to buy a 2 piece-the first in at least 15+ years and I only wore that on a cruise among strangers! You my dear can rock a bikini!!! I have no doubt!!
February 1, 2013
We will totally be hot this summer!!! I am way excited to open our pool! I bet you can't wait either!!!
February 2, 2013
Yupper!! We live on a lake so I feel like I am on vacation every day after work!
February 1, 2013
So sorry to hear about your dad and hope he is doing okay! And I can totally relate on both points of not wanting to wear anything around my waist (what a pain in the @ss that is!) and also needing a bath! I am seeing my ps on Monday as well and I hope I remember to ask him about the bath because I am desperate for one! Sounds like you need one too! Crazy how fast the time goes! How is the little one doing? My daughter had her first ever show at school and I got to go see her and she did so amazing. It was the best day of my life seeing my little baby on stage! :) I tried on some bikinis yesterday but was way too swollen to show it off haha. Cannot wait for swell hell to end!!! :)
February 7, 2013
Cleared for a bath, but ya know...it's not as great as I'd hoped...LOL....
February 10, 2013
Haha it never is! I took a semi-bath with my daughter the other day but I still haven't found time to take a bath for real by myself! Can't wait!
February 2, 2013
I hope your dad is doing well. My boobs aren't dropping at the same pace either. My PS cleared me for baths at 2 weeks PO but I didn't have lipo. I'm wondering if that's what makes the instructions different.
February 7, 2013
I don't think so. I think it was just that I still technically had open woulds, i.e., scabs. :)
February 9, 2013
lol ok. It's a crap shoot with my boobs. They keep morphing everyday and looking better. Happy healing.
February 3, 2013
First off prayer for your Daddy a safe speedy recovery. Just read you reviews great progress. I have 9 more days and I bought a couple pair if VS panties I hope to be able to wear after. Hope you continue to improve
February 7, 2013
Thank you! He just came home yesterday after 8 days in the hospital. :)
OOH, I did too!!! The hipsters are a great fit for me!
UPDATED FROM TElise0206
22 days post
Day 22 Post OP Wow...what a day. It wasn't too...
Day 22 Post OP
Wow...what a day. It wasn't too bad, in a nutshell.
I did laundry, which I've don before today, so no biggie there. the little guy helped me use the broom on the kitchen and dining room floor. OK, great. The first milestone?? I VACUUMED! Yes, I did!
So, let me say first, I was very careful to not overdo it. I've done it twice now, and it's a real [RS bleep] to say the least to recover from. It HURTS.
I couldn't stand the stuff on the floors, the laundry piling up and the floors not being cleaned like I would do, so I did it little by little today. I'd do a load of laundry, then sit. Then I'd sweep the floor and sit. I was careful to pay attention to my body and if I started swelling, I was going to be done for the day. I managed three loads of laundry and vacuumed the living room! WOOHOO!
My next milestone was I felt good enough to let my little guy take a shower with me. I didn't hold him of course (he''s almost 30#) but we managed quite well until my husband came to get him out and get him dressed. WOOT!
My final milestone today was holding the little guy! Again, I didn't pick him up, but I felt ok letting him crawl into my lap and him laying down on me. Oh it was soo sooooo nice to hold him again! I really missed that. I can't wait until I can pick him up.
So it was a good day. I'm tired, a little sore, but nothing more than usual.
Saturday we are going to my twin niece and nephews 4th birthday party. Wish me luck there.
Wow...what a day. It wasn't too bad, in a nutshell.
I did laundry, which I've don before today, so no biggie there. the little guy helped me use the broom on the kitchen and dining room floor. OK, great. The first milestone?? I VACUUMED! Yes, I did!
So, let me say first, I was very careful to not overdo it. I've done it twice now, and it's a real [RS bleep] to say the least to recover from. It HURTS.
I couldn't stand the stuff on the floors, the laundry piling up and the floors not being cleaned like I would do, so I did it little by little today. I'd do a load of laundry, then sit. Then I'd sweep the floor and sit. I was careful to pay attention to my body and if I started swelling, I was going to be done for the day. I managed three loads of laundry and vacuumed the living room! WOOHOO!
My next milestone was I felt good enough to let my little guy take a shower with me. I didn't hold him of course (he''s almost 30#) but we managed quite well until my husband came to get him out and get him dressed. WOOT!
My final milestone today was holding the little guy! Again, I didn't pick him up, but I felt ok letting him crawl into my lap and him laying down on me. Oh it was soo sooooo nice to hold him again! I really missed that. I can't wait until I can pick him up.
So it was a good day. I'm tired, a little sore, but nothing more than usual.
Saturday we are going to my twin niece and nephews 4th birthday party. Wish me luck there.
Replies (5)
January 24, 2013
Hey girl! Hope you are feeling well! Sounds like you are doing great! Can you believe how fast the time goes? I will be one month out on the 27th! It is unbelievable! :)
January 24, 2013
No, I really can't. It's so crazy! I have my moments, and I'm still taking some pain meds, but I'm really starting to feel so much better! How about you?
January 26, 2013
I had a rough week but feeling much better now. Enjoying some free time with my daughter today. It is so great to be able to cuddle with our babies, isn't it? You really appreciate it more when you can't do it for awhile. I still cannot pick mine up either (she is a big one; over 40lbs) but we cuddle together and it's fun. :)
January 25, 2013
Those milestones mean a lot and will get bigger in time. Good luck tomorrow =)
January 25, 2013
Put the vacuum down slowly and walk away! Lol You sound like me:-) I had to vacuum even though my ps said no vacuuming! No one vacuums like you do right? Lol I needed to have my lines in carpet and I can not stand a dirty house.....
January 25, 2013
I am glad that you are doing so well. :) One day we will all feel normal again. I understand the floor problem...I swept and steam mopped last Friday. My four year old offered to help me with laundry yesterday. She did some of my bending by putting clothes from hamper into washer. She is always offering to help me. :)
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