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24, M, 110LB Lost. Edmonton, AB
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I had gained alot of weight after highschool and...
JackAttack28December 10, 2014
WORTH IT$10,500
I had gained alot of weight after highschool and decided I was disgusting and wanted to look and feel good, I wainted to live a healthy lifestyle. I succesfully lost 110LB dieting and working out. Even after all that, 2 years I worked at it. I still didnt have the body I wanted and it really affected me, it gets to you mentally. So I decided I wanted to do something about it. So far I am very happy with my results.
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9 days post
9 Days post op
JackAttack28December 11, 2014
Putting my 2nd update in the comments, woops. Here we go:
9 Days post op. Just got my drains out today and WOW so much better already. Getting the drains out didnt hurt as much as I anticipated, I just looked away and they yanked them out. Also I was able to switch to some under armour compression shirts now, so glad as I was getting sick of the doctors garment. I will post some pics today of my drains out. Worst for me still is the swelling, I usually stick to a ketogenic diet, so being off that is also contributing to my swollen upper stomach, but I know that will go down again once I go back on keto after the holidays. Also picked up my first set of skin tape, need to re apply only every 7 days, wondering what other people use for scar care.
9 Days post op. Just got my drains out today and WOW so much better already. Getting the drains out didnt hurt as much as I anticipated, I just looked away and they yanked them out. Also I was able to switch to some under armour compression shirts now, so glad as I was getting sick of the doctors garment. I will post some pics today of my drains out. Worst for me still is the swelling, I usually stick to a ketogenic diet, so being off that is also contributing to my swollen upper stomach, but I know that will go down again once I go back on keto after the holidays. Also picked up my first set of skin tape, need to re apply only every 7 days, wondering what other people use for scar care.
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December 12, 2014
I don't know about the nipple scars but I have seen lots of good reviews on using silicone sheets on abdominoplasty scars and I'd imagine they would work the same on those scars as well - I think ScarAway is the major brand for that
December 19, 2014
I wouldn't be in too much of a hurry to shed the binder. I was essentially skinned then sewn back together. You have to give the skin chance to reattach to the underlying skin.
I used the scar strips but only after the incision healed and no open spots remained. Then I also massaged the scar. Ya want to press hard enough for it to turn white..... as the blood has been pushed out. It will come back into the area, but do it every day and it will really lighten up in about 8 months. I also use AquaPhor to lube the skin as I massage the area. Still use the scar tape.
If you over do it you will swell. The skin still hasn't reattached.
UPDATED FROM JackAttack28
9 days post
9 Days post op
JackAttack28December 11, 2014
Switched to these under armour compression shirts. Feels good.
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Wow you have done a fantastic job. You look great and I thank you for sharing your story with the community. Hard work pays off:)