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3 Kids and a 100 Lb Weight Loss my Body is Done. - Forest Hills, NY
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1 month post
6 weeks Post Op Pictures.
HalfBakedChicaAugust 15, 2014
So I went for my 6 wk post op, and I got cleared for exercise, and everything else. I had a few stitches that pop out, it didn't hurt at all since my stomach is still numb. I am still experiencing a lot of swelling, and he promises these aren't my end results. He said some people just swell more and longer then others. I have to small openings one in the front and one on my right hip wear the drain was, so he doesn't want me to start scar therapy yet. Here are some pics... Oh and the crease is gone now
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UPDATED FROM HalfBakedChica
25 days post
Still Swelling like Crazy!!!
HalfBakedChicaJuly 27, 2014
Anyone else still swelling like crazy? I put on my bikini and took it off just as fast, I look horrible. It makes me want to cry. Is this normal everyone else at my stage is posting these great pictures and their tummy's look so flat. I am losing hope.
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July 27, 2014
I hear ya on the swelling Chica. We r about the same time. I feel the swelling and see it as well on myself. Just above the incision is my swell. It's still soon. Give it more time. We really did go thru battle. :)
July 28, 2014
Hi! I'm abt 10wks and I'm still swelling up! My nxt appt is November but I think that I'm going to go in for an early visit to make sure it's not anything else. I think that my swelling should have resolved some by now. But all the docs on RS says that sometimes it takes up to 6mos. I'm trying to be patient!
July 31, 2014
I'm 3 1/2 weeks post & my swelling is also out of control! Can't wait for it to go away so Maybe I can see some abs! You're looking great!
July 31, 2014
WHEN DOES THE SWELLING GO AWAY?????? WE ARE SOOOO DONE WITH THIS SWELLING!!!!
July 31, 2014
You don't want my answer lol, I am such a Debbie Downer right now about this whole journey.
July 31, 2014
You don't know if it's something I'm doing or not doing, and honestly I swell more with the CG whats up with that? I'm doing everything the plastic Surgeon said I read things on hear and try it. I don't know what else to do. I will post more pictures from yesterday, you can still see the swelling.
August 1, 2014
Haha half baked.... I'm with you girls!!!
Although I will say.... I never had a compression garment from day one as my PS doesn't believe in them. But I had read comments from u girls on needing them and I panicked and bought tight high waisted panties. With that being said... The days I DO wear them , the tighter panties, I swell terribly. A line where the panties end and a ridge at my incision and it's so painful. On days I DO NOT wear anything, just loose low waisted stretched out old bikini low rise cotton loose panties I have very minimal swelling. This lines up in theory with my dr saying no CGs bc it restricts healing blood flow. That's just my personal experience and 2 cents! ;)
July 31, 2014
Your tummy look just like mine! I don't know what others are doing to end up so flat so fast! But I'm sore and swollen still! We will just have to continue through this journey together! You still look great though!
August 1, 2014
I am still swelling! Some days more than others. If I put my binder on it makes my hips swell. I'm fighting and infection and it is making me swell like crazy, watermelon belly! I know it's hard but try not to compare your journey to someone else's. It's like comparing pregnancies, they are never the same! Nor are the deliveries. We are who we are. Remember that the projected date to really see true results in 6 months!!! HUGS.
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