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37 and the new me! - AB, Canada
UPDATED FROM Nomoresaggyskin
2 months post
Flashback…
NomoresaggyskinOctober 16, 2014
WORTH IT$16,800
Sometimes you to need think back to where you came from to appreciate where you are now. I remember asking my PS for lipo. I wanted it. He refused and said I wouldn't get the results I wanted and that I didn't need it. Now I complain about swelling…but I have to remind myself to think positively and that I'm only 2 months out. I need to remember the saggy skin and that this is only temporary. So I'm reminding myself to be patient tonight.
Thanks again for all your support RS ladies:) You all are looking so fabulous yourselves!
Thanks again for all your support RS ladies:) You all are looking so fabulous yourselves!
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UPDATED FROM Nomoresaggyskin
2 months post
Time really flies….
NomoresaggyskinOctober 15, 2014
So…I don't even know how many weeks out I am now…maybe almost two months? 7 or 8 weeks. What's been going on? I've been super busy and I always think about all you girls, but I can never manage to get on here. I'm even ignoring my texts. LOL.
What's new? I continue to swell like crazy, but I also continue to workout like crazy. My days consist of waking up at 5:30am and making breakfast for the kids, packing up all our junk and driving 40 minutes to work. I stand all day and I sit again around 4pm. I am usually doing desk work until about 5, then I head to a lesson for one of the kids. After that, I do homework and read with the kids. Then I workout for about an hour. We do supper, shower and spend about 30 minutes together. The kids go to bed and I work some more and sleep around 11pm.
This is what I do every day. LOL. So in my picture, this is what you're seeing. Swelling at 10:30pm. I figure I'll swell anyways, so I continue my schedule like before my surgery. The weekends I don't have my kids, I spend about 2 hours at the gym working more body parts.
As for my workouts…I haven't used a CG since one month post. I jog, do the elliptical, bike, lift weights…I pretty much do everything I was doing before. The weights are getting to the point where I am also doing what I was doing before. Some exercises that require more ab muscles, I have to go lighter on and I don't really work on my abs like I did before. I truly believe that abs are made in the kitchen, because despite my crazy swelling, you can still sort of see my top two ab muscles and a little of my obliques.
The worst part of this surgery for me, is patience. Having to wait for healing, swelling, etc…this part bugs me the most because I'm used to just doing stuff and getting it done. LOL.
I hope you are all doing well:) I think about all of you often:) Have a good night:)
What's new? I continue to swell like crazy, but I also continue to workout like crazy. My days consist of waking up at 5:30am and making breakfast for the kids, packing up all our junk and driving 40 minutes to work. I stand all day and I sit again around 4pm. I am usually doing desk work until about 5, then I head to a lesson for one of the kids. After that, I do homework and read with the kids. Then I workout for about an hour. We do supper, shower and spend about 30 minutes together. The kids go to bed and I work some more and sleep around 11pm.
This is what I do every day. LOL. So in my picture, this is what you're seeing. Swelling at 10:30pm. I figure I'll swell anyways, so I continue my schedule like before my surgery. The weekends I don't have my kids, I spend about 2 hours at the gym working more body parts.
As for my workouts…I haven't used a CG since one month post. I jog, do the elliptical, bike, lift weights…I pretty much do everything I was doing before. The weights are getting to the point where I am also doing what I was doing before. Some exercises that require more ab muscles, I have to go lighter on and I don't really work on my abs like I did before. I truly believe that abs are made in the kitchen, because despite my crazy swelling, you can still sort of see my top two ab muscles and a little of my obliques.
The worst part of this surgery for me, is patience. Having to wait for healing, swelling, etc…this part bugs me the most because I'm used to just doing stuff and getting it done. LOL.
I hope you are all doing well:) I think about all of you often:) Have a good night:)
Replies (5)
October 15, 2014
Hey girl!!! Looking great. wow our schedules sound so alike except for the 40 minute drive!! glad to hear you are doing well and kicking butt.!!
October 16, 2014
I know…how sad are our schedules? LOL. I'm glad I have you to talk to:) You are looking and sounding pretty fine yourself:)
October 15, 2014
I admire your stamina - your busy schedule makes me sound like a total slug! Well, I see abs!! I know the rest are somewhere under that swelling, too. Me - no abs. I'm fine tho - I'll take FLAT any day. I don't miss my pudgy jelly belly for one second!! I do LOVE sexy4life's arms tho... Gotta work on my flabby arms and butt for sure! I'll just read your reviews for encouragement! LOL
October 16, 2014
I'm hoping the rest are somewhere in there:) You, however, look freaking sexy!!!! You look so great:) I'm taking boxing next week to build up my sad, sad arms. LOL. I love all your positivity!!!
October 15, 2014
you look terrific! I see the abs too! You'll have a six pack in no time. go girl!
October 16, 2014
That's what I'm aiming for…I kind of had one before the surgery…so really, I'd like to have it back and hopefully it'll look better than before:) How are you doing?? You look pretty good and sounding a whole lot happier:)
October 16, 2014
Ready to hit the gym! Feeling more confident about recovery again. Running certainly helped! I even tried a few push ups this week and no fire alarms rang. Yippee!! Can't wait to see how weight training goes next week. Going to visit baby boy at college this weekend. Super excited!
October 17, 2014
He's going to be so proud of mommy! I bet you look gorgeous! I love my weight training. .I wish my arms would get more defined. ..I'm going to start boxing I think. I wish I was smaller than before surgery...buy I don't think that's going to happen. I really only got skin removed. The swelling really gets me down some days...I wish I was flatter...
October 17, 2014
Well if it makes you feel better, they were super de duper tight in the waist tonight (I was planning to gawk in the mirror after dinner, haha). So, I need more time with the swelling too. "Upper" workouts (arms, shoulders, and back) are my favorite focus. I even did some push ups the other night and they were ok too. My arms became more defined this year when the trainers started using more body weight exercises vs machines or free weights. Probably because I have a lot of body weight haha!! Also the TRX is a beast.
October 17, 2014
I know…I've already done all those…you know how everyone has a body part(s) that develop easier? Mine are my legs, butt and abs. Upper body is hard for me, so I really have to focus on that a lot more. I don't even really work that hard on my legs and stuff…but they just build.. LOL. I guess that's the thing about bodies and women…we're never happy with it. LOL. You look fabulous…I'm so glad you're feeling well and look sexy!!!!
October 15, 2014
Those ab muscles are definitely on display. Good job on getting back in the swing of things. Staying busy can certainly take your mind off the swelling. Glad to hear healing has been smooth. Continue healing well :)
October 16, 2014
Thank you so much…I think my attitude is that I'm going to swell anyways, so I might as well just go for it. LOL.
October 16, 2014
Oh, absolutely...I am very excited and sooo looking forward to boobs and being flat :)
October 16, 2014
Yes I can see you are ripped. You are my inspiration on RS for eating clean :)
October 16, 2014
Hahaha…I wouldn't use the word "ripped" for me…I feel like I still got a long way to go. How's your work outs and stuff going?? I'm trying to be better about being on here…but I really forget sometimes…but I definitely do think about you and a few others often:)
October 16, 2014
Thank you . My workouts get better each time.I push it with weight or intensity.Yoga is fine my abds are alittle tight but feel good. Isnt it amazing that we had such a big surgery 9 weeks ago? We still have healing time before our final transformation!
October 17, 2014
I know....it went by fast buy honestly. ..I try to remember to be patient buy it sure is hard looking at the swelling and wondering if some of that is fat maybe not swelling...it's kind of scary. I'm scared it's just fat....sigh. ...
UPDATED FROM Nomoresaggyskin
1 month post
POW5
NomoresaggyskinSeptember 25, 2014
Wow…POW5. It feels like it's a long time, but it's really just a short time since I had a major surgery. I can't believe I was working already at POD13. LOL.
My recovery has been really good and pretty fast, according to my PS. I attribute this to my crazy clean eating habits (which I've had for 2 years) and my crazy obsession with exercising (normal for me is 5-6 days/week @ 60-120 mins).
I was given the go-ahead to do some light weights and cardio last week. I've gone everyday since then. My workouts have improved a lot in such a short time. I started out just walking slowly on the treadmill for 15 minutes. After that I did some light weights and finished my workout with 15 minutes on the elliptical. This is my normal pattern. I like splitting up my cardio and I do that normally. Twice a week, I do my cardio all together. I like to change it up so my body has less likely chance of plateauing.
In just three days, I've moved to light jogging and working out without a cg. This is great for me:) My squats have improved immensely and they look almost normal again. I'm almost all the way down.
Stretching is a bit of a problem, but I still do it. I do have some stomach spasms, but when I get them, I massage them and they go away. The spasms improve over a few days. They hurt the most at the beginning. They're just dull now…occasionally there's little pain…and I use the word "pain" lightly. It's more annoying than anything now…
My days are full…I'm up at 5:30am, and between work, my business/clients, kids' swimming/piano/karate, their practicing and homework….I'm pretty swamped. I don't really sit until around 9pm every night and I'm sleeping around 11:30pm. haha….I wish I was less busy…but I don't get that luxury…oh well:) It's really nice to see the kids happy:)
So RS girls….Not much to report. I'm just happy and healing…and I hope you are all doing well:):) Talk to you all, soon!
My recovery has been really good and pretty fast, according to my PS. I attribute this to my crazy clean eating habits (which I've had for 2 years) and my crazy obsession with exercising (normal for me is 5-6 days/week @ 60-120 mins).
I was given the go-ahead to do some light weights and cardio last week. I've gone everyday since then. My workouts have improved a lot in such a short time. I started out just walking slowly on the treadmill for 15 minutes. After that I did some light weights and finished my workout with 15 minutes on the elliptical. This is my normal pattern. I like splitting up my cardio and I do that normally. Twice a week, I do my cardio all together. I like to change it up so my body has less likely chance of plateauing.
In just three days, I've moved to light jogging and working out without a cg. This is great for me:) My squats have improved immensely and they look almost normal again. I'm almost all the way down.
Stretching is a bit of a problem, but I still do it. I do have some stomach spasms, but when I get them, I massage them and they go away. The spasms improve over a few days. They hurt the most at the beginning. They're just dull now…occasionally there's little pain…and I use the word "pain" lightly. It's more annoying than anything now…
My days are full…I'm up at 5:30am, and between work, my business/clients, kids' swimming/piano/karate, their practicing and homework….I'm pretty swamped. I don't really sit until around 9pm every night and I'm sleeping around 11:30pm. haha….I wish I was less busy…but I don't get that luxury…oh well:) It's really nice to see the kids happy:)
So RS girls….Not much to report. I'm just happy and healing…and I hope you are all doing well:):) Talk to you all, soon!
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September 25, 2014
Busy lady:)) You look fantastic, you must be so pleased. Are you still taping your incision? Are you putting anything on it under that tape? My PS says I don't have to cover them anymore but I think I would feel more comfortable, happy healing
September 25, 2014
nope...nothing under the tape. I texted my ps though...He said I could use scar stuff if I wanted. He said to keep taping if I'm not going to use stuff. I don't wear a cg too often though...doesn't seem to make a difference for me. lol. How are you doing?
September 25, 2014
Did he say why you should keep taping? I wonder if I should use tape, I would feel better with it covered. I do have the micropore tape but have not used it, does it hurt coming off? Lucky you with the swelling, I can't wait to trash the CG, lol. Soon I hope. I am doing great, my bb still has a little opening that is healing, I will start back to the gym when that clears up, can't wait:))
September 25, 2014
I use the micropore tape. It helps to flatten scars. You leave it on for 7-10 days. I change it once a week and it doesn't hurt at all. I take it off in the shower. LOL. Honestly…try it out…whether I use the cg or not…I still swell exactly the same. It makes no difference. I just swell.
How's your bb opening? Is it going to close? I don't do abs at the gym at all. How are you doing, otherwise?
September 25, 2014
You look fantastic! So jealous that you get to go back to the gym! I'm glad you're healing so well!
September 25, 2014
For the most part, I am….I feel like swelling is a part of the process…so might as well swell it up and feel happy working out:) LOL.
September 25, 2014
You look great! No more saggy for sure! Abs will come in time... Me - just happy there's no more sag! LOL :) Ok, I'm reading your posts and inspired to work out. I'm such a lazy butt. I stay active during the day, just not the gym/workout type.
September 27, 2014
You look great .Your exercise routine works for ya. Just being active. I am a gym rat but love it.
September 27, 2014
Just do active stuff that makes you happy:) LOL. I just happen to love weight lifting and running:) My one friend takes dance classes, another does cheerleading (yes…at 35 years old…)…There's lots of cool thing you can do:) I had abs pre-surgery…so it's a bit frustrating to see them disappear…They will come back, though….I need them to…LOL. You, dear girl…look absolutely beautiful. Bombshell!
September 27, 2014
Yes, you definitely had some abs there! I'm sure you'll get those back in no time now that you don't have to work thru saggy skin eh? Abs and then some! :) Me- I've never had abs. :) I've been skinny and I've been size XXL FAT. People can be very mean. I learned to always watch what I eat and how to burn fat by being active bcz I never wanted to be that fat person again. Life is a learning process.
September 27, 2014
I've always been big....Been a size 12 most of my life. my biggest was a size 16 and 220lbs. Two years ago I was a size 10 and slowly made my way down to a 2/4. I never want to be that big person ever again. For me...that's not where I was happy. I didn't really care about my size so much as my body fat. ..I just wanted to be at a place where my abs showed. lol. so that's what I'm aiming for lol. I know what you mean about mean people. It's especially hard when you're single Ith.
September 27, 2014
i think. damn auto correct. Anyways...you look absolutely fantastic. you're a hot babe! I wish I had hips!
September 28, 2014
Wish I could give you some of the hips, too! I'm still the same pant size bcz I still have to get the pants/skirts/shorts over my hips to fit... *sigh*... Can't even lipo my hips bcz I'm pretty much that wide with just a bit of skin covering. Sucking anything out would just take it off my already flat butt! LOL. I can't imagine you being a size 12!! You're so skinny!! But yes, it's always good to get to your ideal body weight. I think I'm at a plateau of 130... Don't think I'll ever change much from there, give or take 5 lbs... no abs, same hips. hahaha
September 28, 2014
I love your hips. I'm shorter than you and I weigh more than you. lol. I weight 143lbs. I've stayed more or less the same weight. lol. I used to be a size 16. My butt is a focus of mine and my back. So really. ..my whole backside. lol.
September 27, 2014
Looking Great girl... You boobs are alot smaller too.Beautiful and perfect for your body. I feel my tatas are very voluptuous still. Totally flat tummy.I am like you doing squats , jogging and I did push ups..( on my knees).I feel that weird tightness like you describe still. I am 6 weeks out.My size 6-8 jeans are tight which bums me out.
September 27, 2014
I'm not even attempting push ups yet…I'm glad my boobs are smaller. Now I just want them to drop. LOL. Do you know when they drop and fluff? My squats are almost all the way down…LOL.
My tummy isn't super flat…No lipo…maybe that's why. LOL. damn….
My jeans/pants are tight on me, as well. This sucks! I wanna be back in my old clothes. LOL.
September 30, 2014
Hi Ladies.....My PS said the 'drop & fluff' could take up to 3mos. How is everyones breast symetry? My right one is fuller and firmer than my left....not by much abd I dont know if Im being super critical? Like you, so glad to be back at the gym - cant wait to start lifting & core.... : )
September 30, 2014
Hi Girls my left one seems alttle behind. I am 7 weeks out. You are right I heard 3 months out for about the final end result. gym is great !!!
October 6, 2014
My left is still higher and bigger it seems. They're still sort of pancake like still. hahaha. sigh. I hear that if have a lot of pet muscles they take even longer to drop. darn it!!! I has some muscle separation for my pecs before the surgery. ...so I'm guessing mine will take a while. When can you wear under wire again?
October 6, 2014
My PS Cleared me for under wires when my incision was healed at 4 weeks out. My pecs are very developed too but my implants dropped nicely. It could be your muscle separation and surgical technique.... be patient it could take up to 3 months.
September 30, 2014
your results look amazing. I love how flat your tummy is all the stretch marks are gone!! Glad to hear you are doing so well at the gym. You inspire me. Im still doing light cardio at home and walking during the day but you make me want to go. I don't know why I feel so scared I will hurt myself!! The muscles spasms are no joke!!
September 30, 2014
Hi girl !!! You are doing good with your light workouts. The more you do (very light) The less the spasms are. I jog with a binder now .squat with body weight. Leg extension ect. The elliptical made me have the most spasm cause it uses core. The stairmaster was most comfortable for me.My ps said I cant hurt anything. I understand .I am carefull.
October 6, 2014
I just looked at my incision and it looked pretty good...so I just started out slowly. I go almost every day though. I figure I'll swell anyways so I might as well go have fun. lol. I get the spasms but they lessen over time as I continued to work out. I started out in my cg but I don't use one anymore. I'm not really super flat at all...still swollen but I think I'm the only one who knows that. lol. How have you been doing?
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