33 Years Old, Mother of Three TT with MR and Hernia Repair and BA

It's been awhile since I've updated. I haven't really felt the need as not much has changed. I still feel like I'm really swollen, oddly enough, not on my abdomen, but thighs. I have been back to my full workouts and even began heavy lifting this week as that is suppose to help break plateaus. I'm praying it's not weight gain as I have been eating 99% clean. I count every calorie and measure every portion. I'm drinking at least 2 gallons of water a day and keeping sodium down. It's incredibly frustrating that I am up 10 pounds since surgery, despite my efforts. I've read that swelling can last up to a year but usually subsides around 6 months. It is so hard to be patient and continue working hard when you see no results. I still love my stomach and don't regret the procedure but it's depressing to feel like my legs and love handles getting bigger. I have been living in yoga pants, I'm too scared to try on my jeans. The scars under my breasts are awesome and barely noticeable. The TT scar is thin but still very red and purple. My breasts have definitely settled. I remember being so panicked that I had gone too big. But now, they have lowered and I'm happy with them. My ps cleared me to do all exercises, including push-ups and chest work but my trainer has told me to never work my chest as it can affect the implant placement. He has trained many woman with BAs so I'll take his word for it. I don't need pec muscles anyway. ;) I was afraid the implants would affect my running, possibly slowing me down. I was able to run for the first time outside last weekend. I got in 6 miles at a 7:31min/mile pace which is my usual pace. I'm so relieved that my running will not suffer, just need to but better sport bras. Otherwise, everything is moving along. Just wish this swelling would move along too. I don't know what else to do. I've posted some pics but there isn't much of a change since my last update. Happy healing everyone!

Woo hoo! Today I'm 7 weeks and 5 days PO! This week I was back to my old workouts at almost 100%, except for push-ups. I use to do a ton of push ups and my PS still said I could but it feels really weird. Not painful, just weird. I'm gonna hold off on those just a little while longer. I'm hoping that my intense workouts 6X's a week are causing swelling. I'm up 6-7 lbs since before surgery. My BA didn't even add 2 lbs so I'm hoping I didn't gain fat as I've watched my calories religiously. I feel really puffy and swollen and hope that goes away in another month or two. I'm starting a nutrition plan from a family friend who is an amazing personal trainer. I have seen him get tons of people in amazing shape so I'm going to follow his advice. Its 5-6 meals of day of clean eating with two cheat meals a week. It is going to be really hard giving up my animal crackers! I hope I can do it! I took pictures. Not much has changed. My BA seems to be settling down and I'm getting use to how to dress them. I'll need to go shopping for new bras. I bought new sport bras weeks ago when I began working out but they're not comfortable to wear all day long.

Today I am 6 weeks and 5 days PO! I'm almost 100% back to normal, with the exception of working out. I'm working out 5-6 days a week, mainly walking three brisk, uphill miles and running 1. I'm strength training about three days a week. I can't wait to get back at it, the way I did before before surgery.
I'm feeling much better about my BA, especially after seeing Dr. Pryor. He saw me right away when he knew I had a concern, which I totally appreciate. He thinks things will only improve. I was worried that the exercising might be effecting the BA, but he thinks the running will actually help the implants settle into the muscle better. Phew! He has offere to do a lift free of charge. I'm going to do it but not until the fall, when my racing season is done. I have tons of half marathons to train for, beginning in the spring. I need to get running!
I began sleeping on my stomach this week, which is huge since I hate sleeping on my back.
I'm able to go longer without my compression garment on. Before, I felt like my MR would come undone without it on. Now, I feel pretty sturdy, for lack of a better word. I think I'll wear it up until the 8 week mark as I still carry my 19 month old all day long and I just feel better with the extra support from the garment.
I've uploaded some pics. Not much has changed.