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7 weeks tomorrow, thoughts so far...-Cleveland, OH
UPDATED FROM happywife37
2 months post
pain?
WORTH IT$14,000
Hi ladies, just wondering if anyone else ever got a stabbing pain right in the middle of your tummy almost on the exact midline of your tummy? Im hoping its not the whole tummy tuck failing! It started a few days ago and just kind of comes and goes, when I take some advil its better...I haven't started exercising or vaccuming or anything really strenuous. I have been engaging my abs more when I get up out of bed and move positions. Ill give the dr office a call on Monday if it hasn't gone away, just wondering if anyone else experienced something similar, I am 7 1/2 weeks post op and feeling good otherwise! Have a great weekend!
UPDATED FROM happywife37
2 months post
7 weeks tomorrow...thoughts so far
Ok ladies, 7 weeks tomorrow! I'm still dealing with the small fluid/ seroma issue just below my TT scar above my private but I saw the ps yesterday and he did not feel it was necessary to drain again!!! Happy early Christmas to me! This has been my only issue physically. My scars are straight, flat and I'm sure will improve with time and treatment. My swelling hasn't been too bad it's been more noticeable since week 5 but it is still such a dramatic improvement I am thrilled.
Right now I am just reigning in my diet, I've been eating way too many carbs! I feel bloated because of that I think. So from now till Christmas it's super low carb diet for me, just veggies fruit and oatmeal for my carbs!
I still have not been cleared to exercise! This is a major source of concern/frustration for me mentally! He just doesn't feel comfortable releasing me to do any real intentional exercise with the fluid...so here is my plan what do you think? On Christmas Day I will be 8 weeks post op so if my fluid stays the same or improves between now and then, then on dec 26 I am going to start walking on my treadmill slowly for just 20 mins or so...if the fluid remains the same and doesn't get worse ill stick with that for a week and then start adding more time and maybe some light weights... I don't see him again unless I need to until jan 21 and I cannot wait that long to exercise... I know I am healed it's just the fluid...so that's my plan.... I hope you're all well and enjoying the advent season!!!
Oh ps I can wear whatever bra I like now!!! Bonus!!
Right now I am just reigning in my diet, I've been eating way too many carbs! I feel bloated because of that I think. So from now till Christmas it's super low carb diet for me, just veggies fruit and oatmeal for my carbs!
I still have not been cleared to exercise! This is a major source of concern/frustration for me mentally! He just doesn't feel comfortable releasing me to do any real intentional exercise with the fluid...so here is my plan what do you think? On Christmas Day I will be 8 weeks post op so if my fluid stays the same or improves between now and then, then on dec 26 I am going to start walking on my treadmill slowly for just 20 mins or so...if the fluid remains the same and doesn't get worse ill stick with that for a week and then start adding more time and maybe some light weights... I don't see him again unless I need to until jan 21 and I cannot wait that long to exercise... I know I am healed it's just the fluid...so that's my plan.... I hope you're all well and enjoying the advent season!!!
Oh ps I can wear whatever bra I like now!!! Bonus!!
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M
December 17, 2013
Looking good and hopefully the fluid will be gone, finally!
I think light walking is fine, but it think you should be careful on the treadmill since we swing our arms more and that causes the twisting the causes the rubbing and fluid... That's what my ps said, cuz he encouraged me to walk with the kids in the stroller (since my arms and torso would be straight). I know that's prolly not possible in OH ;)
H
December 17, 2013
thanks momof2, that is good advice...maybe if I even gently hold on to the sides of the treadmill and if im going slow enough I might be ok! Def, no walking outdoors for about 4 months in this winter wonderland!!! thanks!!!
S
December 17, 2013
You look great. I don't even see any swelling. I started walking at a 2.0 for the first few days and eventually got up to a 3.5 recently. Take it slow. Your body will tell you when to slow down.
H
December 17, 2013
I remember reading your post about the 2.0 walking so that was going to be my plan! I actually think the swelling might be bloating from my extended carb party! Off to the store to buy more protein heavy snacks!! I hope your stitch lets go soon!!!
L
December 17, 2013
Everything looks amazing!! I'm sure walking slow will be fine. You just want to avoid sheering activities since you have a seroma. Those 2 layers of tissues are trying to heal together, so if you are doing a lot of bending over, or twisting, then it's not going to adhere and you'll be left with the seroma. Just take it slow and you'll be fine.
H
December 17, 2013
thanks lubju, it looks better to me today! I hope its officially going away! I am trying to be mindful of the bending and twisting and Im trying to sit and ice it a few times a day although that didn't happen today! thanks so much for all of your helpful advice!
J
December 18, 2013
Lubju is absolutely right...and any exercise done before your seroma has been healed completely and for a significantly long amount of time can instantly bring it right back and you will be back where you started. Your PS has given you instructions not to exercise for a reason...deciding to do it before he clears you is just asking for trouble. The last person I was advising who did it anyway had to have revision surgery for a recurrent seroma and had to take off 6 more weeks from work and from life's activities. You are risking your results even by getting on the treadmill against medical advice. Long or fast strides twist your abdomen just enough to keep the front and back layers of tissue from sticking, and can damage any delicate freshly healed places. Please follow your doctor's orders for the best outcome....
H
December 18, 2013
Thanks Jen, I'm excited but cautiously so that yesterday and today there seems to be no fluid!!!! I will check with the dr of course before I start anything, he had originally said 8 weeks for walking which is Christmas but trust me I won't do it if he says no! So hopefully this "waterbed" party is just about over!!! Thanks for the caution!!! You are so helpful
M
December 17, 2013
You look so great! So happy for you :)
H
December 18, 2013
Thanks mama! I hope your little hole is behaving! Let us know what the dr says tomorrow!
F
December 18, 2013
you look awesome! And I am with you on the nutrition, time to tighten it up a little bit but the last 4 weeks of relaxation has been really nice! loved it actually! I would start less than 20 minutes on the tread. Id start 10 or so and see how you do, that would suck to end up with more fluid..better safe than sorry in my opinion but you are the one who knows whats best for YOU! take care
H
December 18, 2013
Thanks fitandflat! I was hoping you would read my idea! I'm fine with 10 minutes to start! Ill take any advice I can get!! You're looking great btw!
F
UPDATED FROM happywife37
2 months post
Real bra and undies
I think I'll get used to buying matching bras and undies! 6 week picture, getting there, still a bit puffy from the swelling but feeling great!
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S
December 10, 2013
WOW you look like a model ! Did your size change in your tops or bras's ?
H
December 11, 2013
I went to VS to get sized and I went from a 38D to 36D, I usually bought large tops sometimes medium depending on the style before surgery and I think now Ill be in mediums mostly but my boobs are still on the bigger side so smalls might not be in my future...we'll see...
F
December 10, 2013
lol I have binder marks too. makes me LOL everytime. Cute undies and bra!!!
H
J
S
December 10, 2013
Ooh pretty! Can you wear underwire now?
H
December 11, 2013
Im not really sure if Im supposed to or not but I went to VS and bought 2 new bras for when I can, right now Im just wearing them for fun and trying on shirts so I can tell the fit, but I haven't worn one for hours or anything yet. I forgot to ask the PS what he thought...I can imagine after just wearing it for 20 mins or so that it might be a bit much to wear it all day...
N
December 11, 2013
You look great! I hope I see your results.
H
December 11, 2013
thank you nancy! I am feeling really good. Just anxious to get moving again!!
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