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Nearing 8 mo. Post Op
...and couldn't be happier! It really does take this long to fully heal. At least for me. No complications or complaints just little sensitivity twinges occasionally but they continue to lessen. I've lost about 16 or 17 lbs. since my surgery all due to a change in my diet. I'm below my pre-pregnancy wright and my youngest is 15. Ha! The surgery has given me the motivation! I love that I can put on whatever I want and feel good. No more rolls hanging over and sticking out...that was my goal, and I'm truly grateful that I did this. Biggest advice for anyone contemplating...be realistic with your expectation and you will be happy. ..you'll still be YOU! Just without the stubborn fat pockets. Relax and enjoy your journey. My recovery time was longer and more uncomfortable than I anticipated...even more so than my tummy tuck, but I wouldn't trade it for my pre lipo body. I'm at peace and loving every day!
Almost 6 weeks PO
I'll be 6 weeks PO in 2 days. Back to my normal workout routine, which makes me very happy! Starting week 2 tomorrow. I'm on a mission to lose the 10-12 lbs. I packed on over the winter when I stopped exercising and eating healthy. I got in a huge funk leading up to my surgery (before I even consulted/scheduled). I'm superotivated, on track and focused now!
I'm still wearing my garnent pretty much 24/7 but did sleep without it last night. Sure was nice! I don't see my Dr. for another week and I hope she says I can be done with it.
I'm STILL sore with burning/pulling sensations. Crazy! I expected to feel back to normal by now. It's not really slowing me down except slight workout modifications.
I don't have any irregular lumps or bumps from the lipo but can feel a little scar tissue at the incision sites. I'm not sure about swelling. I suspect its still going on, but not super noticeable.
My left flank is a bit rounder than my right, which is funny because my right was much bigger than the left preop. I notice it nude, but not at all in clothes. I'm A-OK with that! Perhaps it's swelling because I didn't notice such s difference early on. At 46 I don't plan to be hanging out in a bikini in public, anyway. It'll look perfect in a one piece.
I couldn't be happier when I get dressed every day. No worries of anything buldging over or needing to be tucked in. I'm so glad I did this! 100% worth it even with a recovery that's been longer than expected. I'm enjoying the journey and just going with the flow...
I'm still wearing my garnent pretty much 24/7 but did sleep without it last night. Sure was nice! I don't see my Dr. for another week and I hope she says I can be done with it.
I'm STILL sore with burning/pulling sensations. Crazy! I expected to feel back to normal by now. It's not really slowing me down except slight workout modifications.
I don't have any irregular lumps or bumps from the lipo but can feel a little scar tissue at the incision sites. I'm not sure about swelling. I suspect its still going on, but not super noticeable.
My left flank is a bit rounder than my right, which is funny because my right was much bigger than the left preop. I notice it nude, but not at all in clothes. I'm A-OK with that! Perhaps it's swelling because I didn't notice such s difference early on. At 46 I don't plan to be hanging out in a bikini in public, anyway. It'll look perfect in a one piece.
I couldn't be happier when I get dressed every day. No worries of anything buldging over or needing to be tucked in. I'm so glad I did this! 100% worth it even with a recovery that's been longer than expected. I'm enjoying the journey and just going with the flow...
4 weeks PO today!
Saturday and Sunday I wore my stage 2 garment 24 hours a day. I was able to sleep on both sides relatively comfortably! It was awesome. Had to wash it last night, so slept in my Velcro binders again. I HATE them! I see myself wrapping up in those less and less...
I'm surprised at this point I still have discomfort. It isn't horrible, but is made worse by the binders (another reason I'm phasing them out!). I do have times, sitting still, where I don't feel anything. If I stretch too hard I get a intense burning pain like my skin is ripping off my flesh.
I still haven't done an intense workout. Just walking about 5 miles per day, at a brisk 4 mph pace. It feels good and I think it's enough for now. I will wait another few weeks before adding any weights or impact to my routine.
I've only lost 1.5 lbs since surgery. Crazy! I thought for sure it would be more, especially since I've been way more active than pre-op and eating better, too. Not going to stress about it since I love my new shape! I look better now than I did when I was 15 lbs. lighter! So, it's all good. On that note, I had a thought...You know how where fat cells are removed, fat won't deposit there, but will go other places? So, yeah...being careful to not gain! BUT, since fat won't deposit in the lipo areas, it won't come off those areas either, right? Ha ha. So, I'm anxious to see where my fat loss comes from as I continue to add exercises back to my routine. :)
Today I wore a dress I haven't worn in a year. I've only worn it once before today. Felt OK the first time I wore it, but feel GREAT now! I feel totally comfy in it and not worried about any lumps or bumps of fat. They're gone! It's definitely time to go dress shopping!
I plan on updating my photos after my next post op appointment. So, 3 more weeks. Hope to have pics from my Dr. then. I'm looking forward to seeing those side by side!
Wishing everyone well! Hope all who went in around the same time as me are starting to feel better, too. To those of you getting ready....I'm so excited for you! I know it's a little scary, but SO WORTH IT! Enjoy the journey!
I'm surprised at this point I still have discomfort. It isn't horrible, but is made worse by the binders (another reason I'm phasing them out!). I do have times, sitting still, where I don't feel anything. If I stretch too hard I get a intense burning pain like my skin is ripping off my flesh.
I still haven't done an intense workout. Just walking about 5 miles per day, at a brisk 4 mph pace. It feels good and I think it's enough for now. I will wait another few weeks before adding any weights or impact to my routine.
I've only lost 1.5 lbs since surgery. Crazy! I thought for sure it would be more, especially since I've been way more active than pre-op and eating better, too. Not going to stress about it since I love my new shape! I look better now than I did when I was 15 lbs. lighter! So, it's all good. On that note, I had a thought...You know how where fat cells are removed, fat won't deposit there, but will go other places? So, yeah...being careful to not gain! BUT, since fat won't deposit in the lipo areas, it won't come off those areas either, right? Ha ha. So, I'm anxious to see where my fat loss comes from as I continue to add exercises back to my routine. :)
Today I wore a dress I haven't worn in a year. I've only worn it once before today. Felt OK the first time I wore it, but feel GREAT now! I feel totally comfy in it and not worried about any lumps or bumps of fat. They're gone! It's definitely time to go dress shopping!
I plan on updating my photos after my next post op appointment. So, 3 more weeks. Hope to have pics from my Dr. then. I'm looking forward to seeing those side by side!
Wishing everyone well! Hope all who went in around the same time as me are starting to feel better, too. To those of you getting ready....I'm so excited for you! I know it's a little scary, but SO WORTH IT! Enjoy the journey!