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6 Week Post Op Visit
I had my 6 week follow up yesterday. All is well, and the doctor is pleased with my recovery. And why not? I had zero complications and great results. I am very happy with my waistline and the scar. He said to keep using the ScarGuard, and that when the redness goes away, which could take up to a year, it will look great. He suggested massaging my belly button, which is a little bumpy where the stitches were (by feel--you can't see anything).
I went in with three questions. First, I asked about exercise and he said I could do what I wanted, no limit. So after I post this I am off to the gym. I plan to do the treadmill and a few crunches, not too many.
Second, I showed him the roundness above the belly button and asked how much was swelling versus fat. He said there was a little swelling but mostly it was the fat from higher up. Like I said, time to go to the gym!
And finally, I asked about muscle repair. Several people asked about that and I wasn't sure, so I thought it would be good to know. I was not all surprised that he did indeed do a muscle repair, as I can just tell my abs are much stronger than before. It's hard to describe, but I can feel that they are more engaged just doing everyday activities.
I will try to get a picture tomorrow!
I went in with three questions. First, I asked about exercise and he said I could do what I wanted, no limit. So after I post this I am off to the gym. I plan to do the treadmill and a few crunches, not too many.
Second, I showed him the roundness above the belly button and asked how much was swelling versus fat. He said there was a little swelling but mostly it was the fat from higher up. Like I said, time to go to the gym!
And finally, I asked about muscle repair. Several people asked about that and I wasn't sure, so I thought it would be good to know. I was not all surprised that he did indeed do a muscle repair, as I can just tell my abs are much stronger than before. It's hard to describe, but I can feel that they are more engaged just doing everyday activities.
I will try to get a picture tomorrow!
Went to the gym!
I went to the gym today. Now let me start by saying, I hate the gym, even just walking on the treadmill. So today I decided to get on the treadmill and just see how it went. I am excited to say, it was better than I could have imagined. My plan was to go slow and increase the speed as tolerated, but it felt so easy that I got up to my usual fastest walking speed in just two minutes, and stayed there until I hit the 20 minute mark. Then I switched to the bike (I have some foot issues that I don't want to aggravate) for another 20 minutes. Despite not having worked out for 6 weeks, this was the easiest workout I've had since I've had kids. Is this was it's like for regular people?
The only explanation for this is that my stomach muscles are actually working. For the first time ever I feel optimistic about getting fit!
The only explanation for this is that my stomach muscles are actually working. For the first time ever I feel optimistic about getting fit!
The 6 Week Milestone
Because my ps said I could start exercising at 6 weeks, I have been looking forward to this as a key milestone in my recovery. In reality, it's not like I woke up that morning all healed up. I continue to make small progress most days. I'm not posting pictures today because I don't think I look any different than last week. I think I might try doing monthly pictures.
Anyway, my plan is to go to the gym this afternoon and do a very brief workout. I don't want to overdo it. Maybe 15 minutes on the treadmill at a slower pace than normal and a little upper body with low weight. The thought of crunched scares me a little. Is there a place I can find a recommended post op exercise plan?
The scars are healing. The very front where I just lost my scabs last week, is already improving. My belly button always looks kind of red and irritated to me. It has looked very vertical since the surgery but I think it will become more round once the swelling goes down. I'll discuss this with my ps next week. I still get soreness on my sides and tire easily if I do too much.
All is well and I thank everyone for their support and kind words. I hope you are all doing great!
Anyway, my plan is to go to the gym this afternoon and do a very brief workout. I don't want to overdo it. Maybe 15 minutes on the treadmill at a slower pace than normal and a little upper body with low weight. The thought of crunched scares me a little. Is there a place I can find a recommended post op exercise plan?
The scars are healing. The very front where I just lost my scabs last week, is already improving. My belly button always looks kind of red and irritated to me. It has looked very vertical since the surgery but I think it will become more round once the swelling goes down. I'll discuss this with my ps next week. I still get soreness on my sides and tire easily if I do too much.
All is well and I thank everyone for their support and kind words. I hope you are all doing great!
Provider Review
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Cambeiro. I consulted with him for my TT because he had top credentials and an excellent reputation. When I met with him he was very frank about what he could do and what to expect. His demeanor is friendly and soft spoken. Everything went perfectly smoothly and my recovery was much easier than expected. No more hanging belly! He also did an outstanding job sculpting my waist. Last but not least, his staff is exceptional.