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4 weeks post op, drainless TT and lipo flanks, - Dallas, TX
UPDATED FROM babygotbelly
29 days post
4 weeks today. Mostly back to normal activities...
babygotbellyOctober 4, 2012
WORTH IT$11,000
4 weeks today. Mostly back to normal activities except exercise or bending over. Even was able to have gentle sex. I have clearance to do low impact and jog but that's about it. I carried my 2 year old about 50 feet yesterday and must say that alone felt like a work out so I know I'm not ready.
Swelling.....definately diet and activity dependent. Its hard for me to drink 64 oz of water but I know that battles it. I swell a bit after 2p every day...not bad enough I can't wear stuff just a feeling of hardness and fullness. I can walk/ shop for long periods in morning but by afternoon I'm uncomfortable and sit a lot. I'm just ready for my belly to feel "normal" not soooo tight and numb.
Weight...up until last week I really only lost 1 pound. I have now been eating less carbs and fat and I'm down 5. I hope this changes when I am able to hit the gym. Frustrating!!
Follow up...i don't see my ps for 6 months. Scar healing well with silicone strips and roll on. I can't say I see a huge difference but he said I need to wear them 24/7 for 6 months. Over all I'm very very happy...worthe every penny:)
Swelling.....definately diet and activity dependent. Its hard for me to drink 64 oz of water but I know that battles it. I swell a bit after 2p every day...not bad enough I can't wear stuff just a feeling of hardness and fullness. I can walk/ shop for long periods in morning but by afternoon I'm uncomfortable and sit a lot. I'm just ready for my belly to feel "normal" not soooo tight and numb.
Weight...up until last week I really only lost 1 pound. I have now been eating less carbs and fat and I'm down 5. I hope this changes when I am able to hit the gym. Frustrating!!
Follow up...i don't see my ps for 6 months. Scar healing well with silicone strips and roll on. I can't say I see a huge difference but he said I need to wear them 24/7 for 6 months. Over all I'm very very happy...worthe every penny:)
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UPDATED FROM babygotbelly
7 days post
I'm day 7...everyday overall is better and better....
babygotbellySeptember 12, 2012
I'm day 7...everyday overall is better and better...pretty normal activity except lifting. Driving short distances and quick shopping...mostly bc I'm a little hunched and look abnormal!! Day 4-5 were pretty rough around 4pm. The coughing fits were awful. I'm using motrin now which is amazing for swelling and pain. I had my one week follow up with the nurse and said all looks well. Said I would start scar therapy when all glue dries up...next 2 weeks. I will say I don't feel as flat as I imagined but I was 170
At 5'4" so I KNOW I need to loose 20lb...& wait for swelling to subside. Will post pics later:)
At 5'4" so I KNOW I need to loose 20lb...& wait for swelling to subside. Will post pics later:)
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September 12, 2012
ms. pm, thanks!! how far out are you? im ready to fast forward 4 weeks!
September 14, 2012
I'm 8 days PO and feeling great. Like you coughing is unbearable, I don't go anywhere without my water! I'm still swollen and hoping to get my last drain removed tomorrow! I'm feeling great about my stomach already, just can't wait to see it once everything is back to normal. Best of luck to you!!
UPDATED FROM babygotbelly
4 days post
Day 4....um...wow...had a coughing attack in car...
babygotbellySeptember 9, 2012
Day 4....um...wow...had a coughing attack in car (passenger) with no water and nothing to brace myself....I feel like I felt every stitch move. Hope all is ok. I'm sore sore sore.
My boys are being very good with me btw...my 2 year old gets I can not lift him.
My boys are being very good with me btw...my 2 year old gets I can not lift him.
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September 10, 2012
Babygotbelly I am glad you got it done and healing well. I feel you about coughing. I have water and cough drops with me at all time now. Oh girlfriend just wait til you sneeze. Some curse words will follow lol. I too was looking like I was 5 mos pregnant. So glad we got it done right?! Isn't it amazing how little babies just get what you are going through? My 2 yr old has been so great to me. Especially when it is just the 2 of us right now, and the dog. He knows I cant pick him up. He walks around and say "mama tummy got owie". Anywho, dont push yourself too hard. Happy healing and we are all here for you.
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