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I feel.... Like....
So when I started this journey, I did such a good job of documenting my journey. And then I completely fell off the face of the earth. It's not like I was any busier after the surgery than before... I guess life just catches up with you so to speak.
I am about 9 moths post op, and when people tell you the surgery is life changing... They are not lying!
1) If it hasn't been discussed before let me say it now. IT WILL TAKE SOME TIME FOR YOUR MIND TO CATCH UP WITH YOUR BODY. What does that mean you ask? You have lived in your body for however many years, and you are very aware of your shape and size. Well this surgery can change your body so drastically that your brain lags. You will still think you are Sponge Bob Squarepants, and be confused when a man calls you sexy. You will pick up clothes that fit your old body, and find yourself confused that it either doesn't fit over your hips, or looks like a burlap sack. Some of those old clothes you held onto for that "One day when I lose some weight" well it's that day. Or someone will recommend a piece of clothing that has you thinking "I can't wear that with this body!" You will look at spaces and think "Yeah I can fit through that", when indeed your new assets can not. It's not that you're in denial, your brain really just needs time to process this new shaped you.
2) The new attention, can be nice and somewhat annoying at the same time. Men you have known for years, that never paid you any mind are all of a sudden interested. For me, most don't know about the procedure, they just know I look good ie: better than I used to. Men you would never give the time of day, are vying for your attention. But there are also more smiles, opened doors, and just over all compliments. I always knew men were visual creates, but this surgery really drove the point home.
3) I still have pain sometimes. Now I don't mean a sharp shooting pain, but soreness. Especially in the flanks area if someone hugs me too tight. I still have no idea how much fat I had removed, but I have a waistline that never existed so I know the lipo was serious in that area. I promise I looked at a before picture of myself, and I was so mad at any person I knew for letting me walk around like that. The difference is so drastic it's kinda startling.
In the 9 months since the surgery, I still haven't posted a lot of full body pictures. Not because I am ashamed of my new body, but just because I don't want to hear all the questions. Before surgery I closed down all of my social media and only posted head/upper body shots for a while. in all I have posted maybe 10... and just let people see me in real life. But after this round 2... I'm just going to post away. So yeah... Round 2, trust me i'll explain
I am about 9 moths post op, and when people tell you the surgery is life changing... They are not lying!
1) If it hasn't been discussed before let me say it now. IT WILL TAKE SOME TIME FOR YOUR MIND TO CATCH UP WITH YOUR BODY. What does that mean you ask? You have lived in your body for however many years, and you are very aware of your shape and size. Well this surgery can change your body so drastically that your brain lags. You will still think you are Sponge Bob Squarepants, and be confused when a man calls you sexy. You will pick up clothes that fit your old body, and find yourself confused that it either doesn't fit over your hips, or looks like a burlap sack. Some of those old clothes you held onto for that "One day when I lose some weight" well it's that day. Or someone will recommend a piece of clothing that has you thinking "I can't wear that with this body!" You will look at spaces and think "Yeah I can fit through that", when indeed your new assets can not. It's not that you're in denial, your brain really just needs time to process this new shaped you.
2) The new attention, can be nice and somewhat annoying at the same time. Men you have known for years, that never paid you any mind are all of a sudden interested. For me, most don't know about the procedure, they just know I look good ie: better than I used to. Men you would never give the time of day, are vying for your attention. But there are also more smiles, opened doors, and just over all compliments. I always knew men were visual creates, but this surgery really drove the point home.
3) I still have pain sometimes. Now I don't mean a sharp shooting pain, but soreness. Especially in the flanks area if someone hugs me too tight. I still have no idea how much fat I had removed, but I have a waistline that never existed so I know the lipo was serious in that area. I promise I looked at a before picture of myself, and I was so mad at any person I knew for letting me walk around like that. The difference is so drastic it's kinda startling.
In the 9 months since the surgery, I still haven't posted a lot of full body pictures. Not because I am ashamed of my new body, but just because I don't want to hear all the questions. Before surgery I closed down all of my social media and only posted head/upper body shots for a while. in all I have posted maybe 10... and just let people see me in real life. But after this round 2... I'm just going to post away. So yeah... Round 2, trust me i'll explain
Massages / Shopping
Tomorrow make 6 weeks and I'm starting to feel semi human. I have been getting two massages a week with Tiana at The Wellness Sanctuary. Ladies if you're in Atlanta she is the woman to see, I love her! It's almost like my body knows when I'm going to see her because I'll be so stiff the night before. The first 6 session were lymph drainage massages. Now she is concentrating on breaking up my scar tissue. And every time I get off her table I feel so much better.
So shopping has been fun and difficult at the same time. I'm trying on clothes I knew I could fit pre ass. I'll start pulling on items that stop promptly at my hips. Lord these hips, I still feel wide even though everyone says I look normal. So I went short shopping... And the style this season is these daisy duke booty shorts. I have too much booty meat for this seasons shorts! Besides the club where does one wear these shorts? I know I can't hit my family cookout in those shorts, or a day out with my girls. I tell you I hit every little cute store there is, and every store booty shorts. But all of a sudden I remembered buying some pants at Old Navy last year that fit pretty good. So I headed to Old Navy and jack pot! They have the booty shorts, but they also carry a 3.5" and 5" length.
So shopping has been fun and difficult at the same time. I'm trying on clothes I knew I could fit pre ass. I'll start pulling on items that stop promptly at my hips. Lord these hips, I still feel wide even though everyone says I look normal. So I went short shopping... And the style this season is these daisy duke booty shorts. I have too much booty meat for this seasons shorts! Besides the club where does one wear these shorts? I know I can't hit my family cookout in those shorts, or a day out with my girls. I tell you I hit every little cute store there is, and every store booty shorts. But all of a sudden I remembered buying some pants at Old Navy last year that fit pretty good. So I headed to Old Navy and jack pot! They have the booty shorts, but they also carry a 3.5" and 5" length.
Pictures
Here are some pictures over the last 3 weeks. I honestly think my butt is a little too big. With all the ladies out here wanting shelves... I just wanted a little something. When I see myself naked it doesn't look that big. But when I put on some clothes it's a different story. I need to get or make myself one of those ab boards, because I am carrying a lot of fluid in my Nani.