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I joined the flat side! Edmonton, Alberta, CA
UPDATED FROM Time4mama
7 months post
7 Months Post Op
WORTH IT$9,000
I don't honestly have a lot to update, I am 100% back to life and have been for quite sometime now. I work out every morning (currently doing Jillian Michaels body revolution) and fully back into martial arts. I even competed in a tournament last month!
Sodium is still a big no no it turns out, I have eaten a modified sodium diet since surgery which has kept swelling to a minimum. I started a program which uses protein shakes, I didn't realize each shake had 400mg of sodium and at the end of day 2 I was completely swollen. That and a horrible headache, needless to say I'm back to the low sodium foods.
I have gained weight/muscle since surgery but a good portion of the weight gain went to my love handles, that sucks! So I'm changing back to the clean eating for the next 6 weeks of my JM challenge to see what changes that will bring. I have my follow up appointment with my PS on the 24th, my Mons area still isn't where I want it to be so hopefully I will get answers there. Anyway, back to work...hope everyone is well :)
Sodium is still a big no no it turns out, I have eaten a modified sodium diet since surgery which has kept swelling to a minimum. I started a program which uses protein shakes, I didn't realize each shake had 400mg of sodium and at the end of day 2 I was completely swollen. That and a horrible headache, needless to say I'm back to the low sodium foods.
I have gained weight/muscle since surgery but a good portion of the weight gain went to my love handles, that sucks! So I'm changing back to the clean eating for the next 6 weeks of my JM challenge to see what changes that will bring. I have my follow up appointment with my PS on the 24th, my Mons area still isn't where I want it to be so hopefully I will get answers there. Anyway, back to work...hope everyone is well :)
UPDATED FROM Time4mama
2 months post
First work out
So I did my first work out in 10 weeks. Well somewhat I guess, baby steps ha ha. I did 15 minutes on level 5 of an elliptical, 10 leg presses of 110lbs and 50 crunches. Nothing overly crazy but I have big plans of how I want my body to look. It won't be perfect but it will be my perfect!
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B
October 15, 2013
Congrats on the first workout!! :) Did you swell at all after the crunches? I did when I tried the first time. Actually, I have a big swell NOW that needs to simmer down lol straight up and down the center of my belly, that's been my swell zone for the past couple of weeks (almost) 11 weeks today, hoping to see this chill the hell out in another week or 2. and for the record, YOUR perfect is all that matters girl :) You look fantastic!!!!!!!
T
October 18, 2013
Thanks! I worked out yesterday, much harder and focusing on muscle groups. Shockingly it doesn't hurt as bad as I expected, push ups hurt like a SOB still, crunches not at all. I don't actually find I swell much from working out, if I do I don't notice it. My stomach still hurts to touch though, it's like the whole area has a big burn on it, it's not excruciating but it's not comfortable either.
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M
November 20, 2013
What a journey this is! What is with all the swelling huh! It's such an annoying part of recovery! I know we all kinda expect to be looking amazing shortly after. I just keep telling myself, be patient!!!!! I think you look really great! Love seeing your waist get smaller!!
UPDATED FROM Time4mama
2 months post
Turns out I have never had "real" swelling...
Until last night! We ate out 2 nights in a row, which never happens, due to our schedules etc. I didn't factor sodium content in seeing as my swelling has been totally manageable. H.O.L.Y C.R.A.P. I was like double my normal size, when I sat down I had a legit belly hanging over my scarline. Hubby came into the bedroom and I lifted my shirt and he goes OMG, that's crazy! Needless to say I put my binder back on :( Tonight we are having a party for his birthday, all pub style food & drinks, guess I will have water and veggies ha ha.
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