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43 Year Old, 3 Kids, 3 Sections - Birmingham, GB - Lock and Glue method with Mrs C Kat
UPDATED FROM Snooky Mama
3 months post
Swell hell
WORTH IT$7,740
Hi I'm now about 14 weeks I think. Dead pleased with result. Back to gym 4 times a week. Tape off. No more Spanx. Looks great but when I look down at my tummy it still looks and feels massively swollen all the time...worse later in the day. Will it ever go down any more or is this it?? Should I still wear Spanx or not? Not seeing surgeon for another 6 weeks x
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UPDATED FROM Snooky Mama
2 months post
9 and a half weeks!
It's been a while since I have posted. No major changes really....still healing well. Very happy with the result. Tape coming off in 3 weeks finally so I can start scar therapy. Saw physio at 6 weeks which went well. Still feels tight and the occasional twinge but I'd say I'm 95% there. Started exercising last week and I am running a 5k in the morning. Just need to lose the 5 pounds I've gained over the last 2 months with eating lots and no exercise! Can't wait to lose pounds and get fit again. Totally happy I went through with this!
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M
January 1, 2017
You look fab - how is tum now. I'm worried about gaining few pounds from sitting around were you given any advice about exercise? I've started cross trainer and long walks but no running yet but I want to
SM
January 1, 2017
Thank you! Just advised to start with gentle pilates and gym and walking on treadmill and take it from there. Listen to your body. No swimming until 6 months which is odd. I tried a run on treadmill just to see how it felt...was very nervous but it was fine! Ive just took it from there really. Feels absolutely fine! Wear control pants whilst doing it. Must lost the pounds! Put on about 6 pounds over the last 2 months so i'm on a mission to lose a stone by the summer.
M
January 1, 2017
Oh great thanks for the advice. I tried jog a little felt odd! Do you think everyone gains from being inactive? Does it affect results to lose weight do you think as I'd like lose a bit more but don't want affect results. I'm concerned my swelling is going to stretch my skin again
SM
January 1, 2017
i sounds like a lot of people gain in the first months unless they are really strict with diet. i'm sure it won't affect results as long as you don't lose/gain too much. I'm sure a stone either way would be fine. Mine still looks 100% improved even if I've put on half stone...
M
January 1, 2017
Yeah I did wonder if people did. I'm still less than pre surgery weight yet clothes not fitting with this swelling again not sure and it's above belly button Area and rounded
SM
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SM
January 1, 2017
Ah that's good. Mine isn't until early march! 18 weeks!! Ages away. At least you can talk through any issues you have then x
M
January 1, 2017
Oh no you have a while. You still swelling in and off? Yeah I hope so I've sent a photo. Felt flatter earlier in the recovery x
M
SM
January 1, 2017
i def felt flatter at the beginning...my lower abdomen feels hard and perm slightly swollen...did your surgeon not give you advise on exercise? Did you see a physio?
M
January 1, 2017
Yep same here! Said no ab work and take it easy. I did in hospital but not since. My friend is Physio she told me no running just walking..
SM
January 2, 2017
i guess you just need to listen to your body...how many weeks since your op? Mine said pilates and gentle ab work was ok if felt fine and walking to start with but i tried running and it has been fine. Just try a few things gently and take it from there,
M
January 3, 2017
I'm 9 weeks well 10 tomorrow now I think! Wow that's flown! I may try a gentle go then x
SM
January 3, 2017
Yes try it, you'll be surprised x you are about the same as me, I'm 10 weeks on Friday x
M
January 3, 2017
Cannot believe where the time has gone! Hoping it settles before I travel x
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D
November 21, 2016
Looking great! Hope first day back at work goes well X : )
SM
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SM
November 23, 2016
Yes very tight! A bit swollen at night. But 90% there...bit bloated at work so been a bit harder this week as first week back at work x
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C
November 28, 2016
Are you still tight though. I'm 5 weeks and still not walking normal. Straight in am and afternoon not so much
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Going mad and doing Pilates surgeon said to do. I think my mr not tight enough at top compared to bottom. I swell badly on and off and look pregnant still some days!!