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Starting to feel awesome ;)
UPDATED FROM New changes to this Mom
2 months post
Almost 8 weeks
WORTH IT$7,000
So pretty much since my one month appt with my surgeon I have not worn much for compression. To make myself more secure with my decision I also posted a question asking what it her PS thought if I were to need continuing to wear it and if there was still risk for seroma. Thankfully I feel secure going without. This last few weeks have been almost as if nothing happened. I really haven't started exercising though, not bc I haven't wanted to, but with changing jobs and figuring out schedules I just haven't given the gym the time it deserves, lol. That being said, I gave not gained weight but I gave noticed a significant loss in muscle tone...so I will be "getting back in the swing of things" real soon. I have been using my silicone scar tx although not religiously as I am in a rush most mornings and forget...and in the evenings I end up falling asleep outing the kids to bed...plus it has rubbed off by noon most days. Hope everyone is doing well!
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3
April 21, 2014
Great shape you have! I feared my incision would open at many times it felt like it ripped open. I had my stitches removed at 2 weeks and some days and I started bleeding from three spots. My cg got too big for me too but from the beginning I've been using two ace bandages 99% of the time to wrap my stomach and I prefer that so much more over a garment. I can make as tight or loose as I want. It's also very comfortable and supportive. I would say try it! :)
NM
April 21, 2014
Thanks! The idea of using an ace bandage is great! I'm moving around too much now, I doubt that it would stay in place very well. But maybe when I get home from work I can try it! Thanks for the tip. ;)
3
April 21, 2014
No problem :) it actually stays in place really well I've slept in it and worked out and it stays pretty good!
B
J
April 28, 2014
You look amazing! What a difference a month makes. How are you making out with the CG fiasco? I cannot seem to find a happy medium between tight enough and not breathing. It's annoying.
NM
April 29, 2014
I have just been going without since my appt pretty much. I think I wore it a week after my F/U but inky during the day. I still swell a little bit at the end of the day...(and if ive had a dt. Dr pepper or not, lol). But it's gotten much better. I don't feel like I need it anymore! I posted a question on here about it also. ;). I gave a gf who had a TT a month before me and she still swells with compression, so I figured, "what the hey, I may as well do what my body is tolerating." Good luck to you!
V
UPDATED FROM New changes to this Mom
1 month post
One month follow up
Saw Dr. Abdullah today. Everything looks good. I got the clearance to resume working out(easily), my lifting restriction was ended, and I was told that my compression garment was not tight enough. Well, about that, the clinic was unable to provide me with anything smaller and I had already went and spent close to $100 on two different shape wear garments. I got a Med, but anything smaller is going to cut me off and make me lumpy....soo considering I have been wearing these for 10+ days.....I'm just going to keep on. The PS did say I don't need to wear compression at night...we will see how I feel tonight and through until morning. I also was told to massage my scar and that I can start scar treatments if I wanted....starting tomorrow!
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P
April 16, 2014
Does your tummy area itch like crazy? Do u use any itchy cream on the incision? Thanks
NM
April 16, 2014
It's gotten better, at times it will still itch, but overall there was a great improvements!
T
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