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Turning 34: Big Belly No More! Decatur, AL
UPDATED FROM Happy Wife AL
5 years post
Update Request
WORTH IT$5,200
Hi, everyone! I had a couple of requests to post an update and while I don’t have time to give a proper rundown, I wanted to comply ASAP because I know how that helpful that can be in a process like this. Dropped my baggy sweatpants for a quick pic. Hope that everyone is well!
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UPDATED FROM Happy Wife AL
2 months post
No more restrictions
Hey Friends,
Just popping in to let you know that at my 8 week checkup yesterday, I was released from all restrictions! I can start being more active and making the most of my transformation.
I'll say, like many of you have said, I swell a ton more during my time of the month, hence no pictures, lol!
I hope everyone is doing well. Remember to be good to yourself!
Just popping in to let you know that at my 8 week checkup yesterday, I was released from all restrictions! I can start being more active and making the most of my transformation.
I'll say, like many of you have said, I swell a ton more during my time of the month, hence no pictures, lol!
I hope everyone is doing well. Remember to be good to yourself!
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Oh yeah. I don't go back for another follow up for 3 more months. :-)
Thank you for your very thorough review. I decided to go ahead with surgery next month with dr t.
Awesome! I'm glad that my journey helped you. Dr. T and his staff are phenomenal! Prepare as much as you can up front and follow doctor's orders afterwards. If you can, I do recommend buying the natural supplements that I bought, especially the VitaMedica 3 step program, arnica gel or cream, and arnica tablets or pellets. Best of luck to you and remember to expect a ton of prolonged swelling. Having the proper mindset going into your TT is crucial. :-)
Would love to see some updated photos, We are 3 months post now, Woo Hoo!
We have a lot of catching up to do! Hubby and I both started new jobs, so we've been super busy. Plus, little league baseball, lol.
How are you doing? :)
UPDATED FROM Happy Wife AL
1 month post
6 weeks PO
I'm 6 weeks out from my TT with muscle repair and flanks lipo today! For a while, it seems like time will never pass, and while I don't believe in wishing life away, I'm truly grateful for the time that has elapsed since my sx.
I had a follow up appointment this past Thursday and all was well. Of course I'm still swelling, but that's to be expected. However, my ps did release me from my binder early!! Initially, he said 6-8 weeks, so I was mentally prepared to wear it until August. It's not a bother or anything, but it was a nice surprise to be released from having to wear it. However, I've still been wearing it for a little bit each day.
Although I'm doing a lot more, my ps remains firm on the heavy lifting
restriction. I'm still on a 5 lb limit until my 2 month appointment around August 6. This was made clear to me before my sx.
It's not a big deal, but I do have to think about things before I do them. I know how different our doctors can be, but he does this to protect the muscle repair and I plan to continue doing what he says.
My appetite has come back, to some degree. I'm not pigging out over here, but I actually want to eat sometimes. Luckily, I don't have cravings like I used to and I still don't eat as much as I used to. I thank God for that. I'm also pleased to say that I no longer have acid reflux problems and my BMs come more regularly. I had issues with these things before my TT.
I'm happy to be where I am in my recovery and I wish the same for everyone else who is post op. Pre ops, please take your time and prepare well for this journey. It's worth it!
I had a follow up appointment this past Thursday and all was well. Of course I'm still swelling, but that's to be expected. However, my ps did release me from my binder early!! Initially, he said 6-8 weeks, so I was mentally prepared to wear it until August. It's not a bother or anything, but it was a nice surprise to be released from having to wear it. However, I've still been wearing it for a little bit each day.
Although I'm doing a lot more, my ps remains firm on the heavy lifting
restriction. I'm still on a 5 lb limit until my 2 month appointment around August 6. This was made clear to me before my sx.
It's not a big deal, but I do have to think about things before I do them. I know how different our doctors can be, but he does this to protect the muscle repair and I plan to continue doing what he says.
My appetite has come back, to some degree. I'm not pigging out over here, but I actually want to eat sometimes. Luckily, I don't have cravings like I used to and I still don't eat as much as I used to. I thank God for that. I'm also pleased to say that I no longer have acid reflux problems and my BMs come more regularly. I had issues with these things before my TT.
I'm happy to be where I am in my recovery and I wish the same for everyone else who is post op. Pre ops, please take your time and prepare well for this journey. It's worth it!
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awesome! great to read! And you look awesome! Your scar looks good!
I really appreciate it, Kflo3!
yay! You're looking awesome! I know exactly what you mean about wanting time to pass quicker, I couldn't wait to feel normal again, and I mean REALLY normal again. After month 3 when swelling finally went away I was much happier. It seemed for a while everything I did revolved around the TT recovery and now I'm back to being able to do normal things again and I don't really think about my tummy like I used to. I don't feel the MR anymore and that was a nice surprise because it felt like it was always going to feel weird or sensitive or the pulling feelings when you'd try to sit up in bed. So glad that's gone. I had to put a reminder in my phone to remind me to update RS because I just forget now :) happy healing!
Thanks!! I look forward to not feeling that MR, lol. Being able to get on with life and not focus so much on the TT part of it truly is invaluable. Always good to hear from you, so keep setting those reminders! :-)
Hi there!
Your belly button looks adorable. Very natural looking for sure. :-) I am so happy for you, you really have been mentally, and emotionally prepared for this journey and it is evident with your clear and well written journal here on RS. I also like that your scar doesn't curve up and is straight across the sides. You look wonderful and it shows!
Your belly button looks adorable. Very natural looking for sure. :-) I am so happy for you, you really have been mentally, and emotionally prepared for this journey and it is evident with your clear and well written journal here on RS. I also like that your scar doesn't curve up and is straight across the sides. You look wonderful and it shows!
You are totally making my day and I am most appreciative! I really tried to prepare myself, but this still isn't a walk in the park. I'm thankful for the appearance of my scar and my bb. Being able to have this sx was such a blessing, as was finding this site and sisters like you. :-)
I agree this website is a real help. From here on out you'll get stronger and moving in the direction that you have set.
Well done HappywifeAl!!!
Well done HappywifeAl!!!
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