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Finally: So Excited - Canton, OH
UPDATED FROM fanofmx
1 month post
It's been 6 weeks so I thought I'd update. ...
WORTH IT$6,700
It's been 6 weeks so I thought I'd update. Swelling is minimal. Usually after exercising or if I've been out walking around alot I will have some additional swelling. Otherwise, swelling is limited to just the muscles between my BB and incision and is just enough to make me look not completely flat. I only wear a compression garment when I know I've exerted myself and I'm expecting additional swelling.
I still have some muscle soreness in my abs. I started walking for exercise at 4 weeks PO and waited until 5 weeks PO to resume running. Last night was the first night I did any core exercises. I'm very anxious to really start working out and see how much I can improve on my results.
I've been using silicone scar strips for about a week now. When I'm not using the scar strips I use Mederma and Palmers.
I still have some muscle soreness in my abs. I started walking for exercise at 4 weeks PO and waited until 5 weeks PO to resume running. Last night was the first night I did any core exercises. I'm very anxious to really start working out and see how much I can improve on my results.
I've been using silicone scar strips for about a week now. When I'm not using the scar strips I use Mederma and Palmers.
UPDATED FROM fanofmx
15 days post
2 Weeks PO I had my 2 week post op appt....
2 Weeks PO
I had my 2 week post op appt. yesterday. They removed the steristrips from my incision. I was really surprised by how well it looked I guess. I'm not sure what I was expecting. I still have some swelling in the mid section of my belly but nothing terrible.
No more binder for me!! YEAH!!! He said I still need to wear a spanx or some other form of tummy support for at least two more weeks. I can start working on scar therapy in one week. I can start walking on the treadmill now if I'm comfortable doing so and I can return to all my normal activities in two more weeks.
He said the tummy numbness will probably last for about 3 months. I don't go back to see him for 4 months.
I still can't eat big meals. If I eat too much I feel swollen bloated gigantic about 10 minutes after eating. I'm still only down about 2 pounds since surgery but I didn't really expect any great weight loss. My muscles are still a little sore at random. I'm still sleeping mostly on my back with a pillow under my knees or I curl up on my side hugging a pillow.
I had my 2 week post op appt. yesterday. They removed the steristrips from my incision. I was really surprised by how well it looked I guess. I'm not sure what I was expecting. I still have some swelling in the mid section of my belly but nothing terrible.
No more binder for me!! YEAH!!! He said I still need to wear a spanx or some other form of tummy support for at least two more weeks. I can start working on scar therapy in one week. I can start walking on the treadmill now if I'm comfortable doing so and I can return to all my normal activities in two more weeks.
He said the tummy numbness will probably last for about 3 months. I don't go back to see him for 4 months.
I still can't eat big meals. If I eat too much I feel swollen bloated gigantic about 10 minutes after eating. I'm still only down about 2 pounds since surgery but I didn't really expect any great weight loss. My muscles are still a little sore at random. I'm still sleeping mostly on my back with a pillow under my knees or I curl up on my side hugging a pillow.
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March 23, 2012
You are looking awesome. I am loving the bathing suit pictures. You are totally ready for summer.
March 23, 2012
Thanks Kay! The bathing suit pictures are my befores. I figured I want to wait until 6 weeks PO and I'll do bathing suit afters. How are you feeling? Did you get your drains out yet?
March 25, 2012
The pics I was referring to are your post op pics. Your underwear looked like a bathing suit to me. Lol. I am really excited for you cause your body is looking great!! Your scar is awesome. I am glad things are going well. Did the PS talk to you about massages?
March 26, 2012
Just read your post, I had my Mini on the 14th of March, and I also had vaser on hips,flanks, back upper and lower abdomen and the inner thighs, I you look fantastic, I bet you feel that way too! Good luck with your recovery, as mine is going just as well, I am 12 days post op and I will get my drain out today, it is really starting to bother me. Do you still have pain from where you had Lipo ? I do and I wish it would go away, I should say pain as it only hurts getting in out of chairs, car,etc... Good Luck !
March 26, 2012
I don't have any pain from the lipo. Just soreness in my muscles. They aren't always sore. They just seem to get sore/tight once I've been active for too long. Then I rest and relax for awhile and they get better.
You still have a drain? I lost my drain at PO day 5. I was very very glad to see it go. Hopefully you get rid of yours soon too.
You still have a drain? I lost my drain at PO day 5. I was very very glad to see it go. Hopefully you get rid of yours soon too.
April 4, 2012
You look great! You must be thrilled with your results! Are you able to fit in your normal clothes yet, or do you still have too much swelling? I am having a mini tt on the 20th and I'm just wondering how long it will be before I can go back to normal clothes. Congratulations on your flat flat flat belly :)
April 4, 2012
Thank you! It's a work in progress. I'm excited to get the swelling over and start working out to enhance the results. I wore running/exercise pants and shorts for the first 2 weeks straight. I went back to work on PO Day #7. I wore loose fitting sundresses that first week back. It was too uncomfortable to have a tight waistband on around the binder and try to sit upright in an office chair all day. By week 3 I am able to wear most of my clothes I was wearing before. (with the exception of things that were tight/snug before surgery).
You'll have great results with a mini! Are you have muscle repair as well?
You'll have great results with a mini! Are you have muscle repair as well?
April 4, 2012
Thank you I was hoping it wouldn't be too long. Yes I am getting muscle repair. I am really excited! I hope I am happy with it. Of course a lot have said I should go with a full....I don't understand why I have almost no extra skin. I'm not even sure I could have a full. I just really need muscle repair!
I hope your recovery continues to go so well :)
I hope your recovery continues to go so well :)
April 5, 2012
I'm not sure why so many people try to talk folks out of a mini. Unless you've had a mini and was unhappy and had to go back for a full, I'm not sure what knowledge they have to base that on. I think a lot of folks mistakenly believe that you can't get muscle repair with a mini. I had my muscles repaired above and below my belly button. You will LOVE your results!
April 5, 2012
Hey there newmefater4, I had my Mini TT the same time as fanfmx so happy with my results! I didn't have MR but had lite lipo with it.
April 5, 2012
I've been thinking about you! How have you been feeling? How as the beach in your bikini?
April 5, 2012
Thanks. I have read your bio....you look amazing too!! Are you back in your normal clothes? I don't know why I am so worried about the swelling. I guess you have to worry about something right ;)
UPDATED FROM fanofmx
11 days post
PO Day 12 Today is the first day of work where I...
PO Day 12
Today is the first day of work where I can actually get something done. All last week I just sat at my desk and stared at the clock wishing for 4:30. I had a super busy weekend with lots of travel and lots of walking and standing and all the things I probably shouldn't have done. Friday was bad with lots of swelling and achy feeling. Saturday and Sunday wre much better once I figured out the magic binder combo to wear.
My skin was becoming really sensitive and achy to the touch from the binder. So I bought these spanx type underwear at Kohls but they aren't quite as tight as spanx so it's easier to get them on without struggling. So I put those on first, then a tank top and then my binder and then get dressed! So many layers but I have felt 100% better since I started using this method.
My appetite is slowly coming back but I still can't eat a ton at one time. Maybe cause the binder is so tight I feel full sooner. I'm down about 2 pounds since surgery.
I'm adding some PO Day 10 pics.
Today is the first day of work where I can actually get something done. All last week I just sat at my desk and stared at the clock wishing for 4:30. I had a super busy weekend with lots of travel and lots of walking and standing and all the things I probably shouldn't have done. Friday was bad with lots of swelling and achy feeling. Saturday and Sunday wre much better once I figured out the magic binder combo to wear.
My skin was becoming really sensitive and achy to the touch from the binder. So I bought these spanx type underwear at Kohls but they aren't quite as tight as spanx so it's easier to get them on without struggling. So I put those on first, then a tank top and then my binder and then get dressed! So many layers but I have felt 100% better since I started using this method.
My appetite is slowly coming back but I still can't eat a ton at one time. Maybe cause the binder is so tight I feel full sooner. I'm down about 2 pounds since surgery.
I'm adding some PO Day 10 pics.
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March 19, 2012
You look great! How are you feeling?
March 20, 2012
I feel pretty good. I still occassionally take a tylenol but not normally because of pain, usually because I know I'm getting ready to overdue it and I'm trying to beat the discomfort. :) I go back this Thursday and they'll remove the steristrips off my incision. At my last appt. he said that after that I would be able to stop wearing the binder. I hope that's still the case.
How about you? How are you feeling? Did your swelling go down so you are happy with your size? How is your tummy?
How about you? How are you feeling? Did your swelling go down so you are happy with your size? How is your tummy?
March 19, 2012
You look super!!! I got my last drain out and finally feel better I am taking another week to get ready to go back next week, we are having crazy nice weather so might as well enjoy it!
March 20, 2012
Thanks Bejewelme! I was so glad to read that you got your drain out finally! I only ever had one drain but it came out at day 5. My heart was breaking for you that you were stuck with yours so long! I'm also glad you didn't try to go to work this week. Those first days back are difficult.
March 20, 2012
i love it. i see your belly way more flat, naturally and sexi girl be happy! life is way too short NOT to invest in your look style,swagger,and again the women who are doin it for US, not a man,*gag* then your goin to b rewarding U, and no one else,but YOU. keep it all bout u. same as men who do it,or buy a new car the man want to DRESS himself up at times,so why cant we! or b at the gym gettin the ABS,or buyin their lil waistt stomach abs,steroid some take etc. so DO U,and make sure your just keepin'ur self up afterward
can't wait until i do it this spring,soon enough.god speed to all. LOVE THE PIX. and well-written,
i can tell that is a REAL woman/post i love that. some are not on net but REAL-SELF have real women and i love that.adios.
great job!
only 1 and a 1/2 hr.surgery that is great,as i read some time it take 3 hours. wow. but your surgery was not long and affordable as i am trying to stay under 6-7 grand.
can't wait until i do it this spring,soon enough.god speed to all. LOVE THE PIX. and well-written,
i can tell that is a REAL woman/post i love that. some are not on net but REAL-SELF have real women and i love that.adios.
great job!
only 1 and a 1/2 hr.surgery that is great,as i read some time it take 3 hours. wow. but your surgery was not long and affordable as i am trying to stay under 6-7 grand.
March 21, 2012
I look almost exactly like your pres! My surgeon suggested a full muscle repair but, like yours, will leave my bb intact and the scar will be shorter than with typical full tt. How much muscle repair did you have? Thanks so much for sharing, I'll be following your recovery!
March 21, 2012
Sometimes that's the hardest part, finding someone who looks like you pre-op to compare too! He repaired above and below the bb. I forgot to ask him how much separation there was. I have an appt. tomorrow so I plan on asking the details then.
I had a mini tt, with lipo and muscle repair.
I had a mini tt, with lipo and muscle repair.
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