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My Journey - Birmingham, AL

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3weeks out no more bandages! Scar is healing...

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troop1971February 9, 2011
WORTH IT$6,100
3weeks out no more bandages! Scar is healing nicely. I am working around house and up to 20 minutes on elliptical but I do have to hit the bed early still tire easily. I am working but have desk job so that is not too bad.

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Benjamin H. Johnson, III, MD

Benjamin H. Johnson, III, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Sbanks
February 10, 2011
Thanks so much for all the updates.
46ky
February 10, 2011
Did you just start working out on elliptical or have you been doing this? I haven't been cleared for any exercise yet, but I am ready to do a little something. So glad you are doing well!!
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troop1971
February 11, 2011
Dr said I can do some cardio, I have to admit 20 minutes Is about it . My goal is to add 10 minutes a week but so far 3 days a week for 20 min is it.
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Day 12/13 -1 day shy of 2 WEEKS - can't...

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troop1971January 27, 2011
Day 12/13 -1 day shy of 2 WEEKS - can't believe it some days seemed to DRAG and other went quickly (if your like me you want them to go quickly - I am not a good patient)

Had my 2nd visit at doctors and all went good - he said the swelling is part of it and will go down but incision and belly looks great, he showed me my pictures again and WOW, even with the swelling I can tell how much I am going to LOVE THIS!! I can do a small bit of cardio (walking and such) but no real workout. I still have to wear my binder but he was OK with some spanxs if they were more comfortable ( I think when I go out, it will be the spanxs but at home I will continue with the binder)

I do not regret this, I had moments of quilt as far as spending this much on myself but I think the confidence this will bring will payoff for my family as well. I love being active (which is one reason I was a bad patient the 1st few days)and once I am over the hard part of recovery, I have no doubts this will make me even more happier to do sports, swimming, and overall physical activities with my children - no more hiding the stomach!

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46ky
January 27, 2011
So glad you are doing so well! I follow your posts and I seem to be on a very similar track. I can read what you are doing and it seems I'm doing the same thing a day or two behind you! I've been living in pajamas/hubby's sweats since my clothes don't fit either. I took my first shower yesterday, day 6 and I was told I could drive after I quit taking pain pills, which I take only in the evening. Thanks for your updates!
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troop1971
January 27, 2011
46ky - glad all is going with you. It seems to make me feel so much better when I read other posts as well, it always helps to know others are going through what you are and doing just fine. I totally understand about the pjs and sweats..I am finally wearing some legging with some button up tops that are long which helps me hide the swelling but doesn't make me look like a marshmallow :)
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Ok - not sure what happened but for some reason I...

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troop1971January 26, 2011
Ok - not sure what happened but for some reason I could not sign onto my account - finally got that resolved...

Day 8 - Well it is Saturday (yea) No getting up and making sure kids are ready for school. I am still taking my pain meds but not every 4 hours I am good to go longer maybe every 6 hours. For some reason when I go to the bathroom I never feel finished but does not feel like an infection so I hit the store I purchased Cranberry Juice, prunes (glad I actually like them) and Activa yogurt to keep my system up and running. Another thing I wished I knew was the clothes situation... I can't even wear my regular clothes due to swelling. I wished I purchased some of the cute sweat outfits you see everywhere. I did have 1 or 2 sets but will plan on going shopping to get maybe 2 more to get me though these early weeks.

Again all in all - not too bad, I am up and about and even drove to store which I did get Doctors OK to drive.

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