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5 weeks Post Surgery - New Pics - Swollen or Not Enough Fat Removed??
UPDATED FROM chicagomom1220
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I hit the 5 week mark on Thursday. Haven't posted...
chicagomom1220January 26, 2013
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I hit the 5 week mark on Thursday. Haven't posted in a few weeks because not much has changed. On Monday I finally went back to the gym, walked on the treadmill for 30 min at 2.5 mph. I felt great but didn't want to push it. Good thing because I came home and had to take a 2 hour nap!
I skipped the gym the rest of the week and just really watched my eating. Decided to go back on Monday and try to go every day to at least walk. Not moving too much is making me feel even more tired and I feel like fat is coming back around in my flanks. My legs still haven't slimmed down very much either.
Just need to stop thinking about it and give everything more time. I still wear my compression garment as much as possible - all day and night too.
I skipped the gym the rest of the week and just really watched my eating. Decided to go back on Monday and try to go every day to at least walk. Not moving too much is making me feel even more tired and I feel like fat is coming back around in my flanks. My legs still haven't slimmed down very much either.
Just need to stop thinking about it and give everything more time. I still wear my compression garment as much as possible - all day and night too.
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UPDATED FROM chicagomom1220
14 days post
So today is exactly 2 weeks from my surgery date....
chicagomom1220January 3, 2013
So today is exactly 2 weeks from my surgery date. I'm feeling so much better, getting around really well and haven't taken Aleve in several days. However, I'm so concerned about my legs. It barely looks any different, especially from the back. My stomach swelling is slowly going down but I still think more fat could have been taken out. Hoping this is all swelling.
I look at a few other pics everyone is posting and a few look so much better. Probably shouldn't be comparing myself. The good news is I do feel somewhat back to normal. Get tired during the day but I work from home so it's a nice advantage.
Will take pics tonight and post later. Interested in feedback.
Got the Vita Mix last night and it is awesome!
I look at a few other pics everyone is posting and a few look so much better. Probably shouldn't be comparing myself. The good news is I do feel somewhat back to normal. Get tired during the day but I work from home so it's a nice advantage.
Will take pics tonight and post later. Interested in feedback.
Got the Vita Mix last night and it is awesome!
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January 4, 2013
We all swell differently and I would say at 2 wks your swelling looks less or comparable to me at 3 wks. I put up new pics today. I wouldnt be so critical about your legs because even though I didnt have lipo there my lower body swelled like hell even down to my ankles. My thighs were so swollen that my fat baggy comfty pants were tight on my thighs! I think its too soon for you too see big results in that department. Do tou havew any befores of your legs? To be honest if my end results look anywhere near as good as your 2 wk results I will be thrilled.
January 4, 2013
you sweet and thanks for the positive feedback. never did close up of my before legs because what i did post was disturbing enough. LOL i guess there's always that worry that you went to all this trouble and not enough was taken out. hopefully that is not the case.
January 4, 2013
I think that you look great! Hang in there, we're on a long recovery road. It's just going to take time. :)
January 4, 2013
You are looking great! I have a small vertical too. Hang in there, each day gets better! I'm at 23 days, and feeling pretty decent!
January 4, 2013
New pics added that were taken yesterday. I seriously can't tell if I'm swollen or not enough was taken out. Kick starting a strict meal plan today!
January 4, 2013
Wow you had a lot done, so jealous(; I am sure it is swelling. I just asked the doctors on this site what is the difference between swelling and fat and their response is of course, see your PS and it is most likely swollen since it is early in the post. I am 2 weeks after a full TT. I saw my PS and he said it was swelling. I still feel like it is fat bc I am swollen in the love handle area?!? I feel like I am huge there bc of the skin he removed from the TT. But I am no PS, so I am praying that he is right!
January 5, 2013
i just looked at the pics where you posted your question. did your doctor not include lipo contouring with the TT? if not, you may have to go back for lipo. that was the main reason i chose my PS - contouring (lipo in the waist, flanks and i think hips) was included. not everyone does. you look great but i would definitely ask your PS how much lipo he did with your TT.
January 27, 2013
I had the flank lipo also with mine. I'm 4 wks and puffy and lumpy I also posted to the docs about my lumpiness. Of course I was told its early and most likely swelling. Swelling sucks
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11 days post
Is it normal to feel depressed after surgery? The...
chicagomom1220December 31, 2012
Is it normal to feel depressed after surgery? The past few days I have had serious blues but I'm hoping its from being locked in the house for so long.
This holiday will go down as one to forget. Haven't been able to do much for the kids but glad they are too young to remember.
All I want to do is sleep the next few weeks away and wake up when I can have my life back. Guess this is a small price to pay, uh?
Sorry to be such a Debbie downer on NYE. Feel very grateful that I was able to do this and everything went well and recovery is on track. Hope this pity party will be over soon.
On a lighter note I ordered a Vita Mix yesterday. Anybody have one?
This holiday will go down as one to forget. Haven't been able to do much for the kids but glad they are too young to remember.
All I want to do is sleep the next few weeks away and wake up when I can have my life back. Guess this is a small price to pay, uh?
Sorry to be such a Debbie downer on NYE. Feel very grateful that I was able to do this and everything went well and recovery is on track. Hope this pity party will be over soon.
On a lighter note I ordered a Vita Mix yesterday. Anybody have one?
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December 31, 2012
Thanks for all the kind comments. So nice and appreciate the support. It's always nerve racking to post pics of yourself. Hope everyone is doing well in their recovery too.
December 31, 2012
You look great! And I wanted to tell you I've had a few depressed days myself lately. I'm 20 days PO, so happy with how my belly is looking, but just kinda crabby too :) I'm tired, uncomfortable, slow... you know exactly what I'm saying! lol My hubby says, just keep remembering how far you've come since surgery day, and that helps! Have a happy new year!
January 4, 2013
my hubs says the same thing. he definitely notices a difference. i heard some women have post surgery depression/crabbiness. i thought it was from my mom visiting us for 2 weeks. LOL
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