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My Independence Day Comes Early This Year! - Houston, TX
UPDATED FROM Mel L Cool J
1 month post
Back to work, Mostly!
WORTH IT$7,000
I started setting up my classroom today. I did a lot of bending, lifting heavy boxes, and stretching high and low. And let me tell you, it is catching up to me now! I thought for sure after 6 weeks I would be about 100%, man was I mistaken! I feel like I'm about to bust with swelling. Luckily, I'm not working full days so I can try to ease myself into this. I went full tilt today and I think I will scale it back a bit tomorrow. The good news is, I am using my abs much more and more or less feel pretty good.
On a much happier note, I knew I would be seeing a lot of coworkers for the first time so I wore an outfit that would show off my new curves! Nothing gross, mind you, I am a teacher sweating like a big dog all day today! I had lots of people tell me how great I looked and if anyone asked me what I did, I happily told them about my wonderful PS and the magic he performed. One good friend insisted on seeing the belly button! Loved it!!
On a much happier note, I knew I would be seeing a lot of coworkers for the first time so I wore an outfit that would show off my new curves! Nothing gross, mind you, I am a teacher sweating like a big dog all day today! I had lots of people tell me how great I looked and if anyone asked me what I did, I happily told them about my wonderful PS and the magic he performed. One good friend insisted on seeing the belly button! Loved it!!
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UPDATED FROM Mel L Cool J
1 month post
I'm so grateful!!
I'm posting today because I'm anxious to see the timeline say "1 month"! I'm so happy!!
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August 3, 2013
You r looking great!!!
August 3, 2013
Your scar looks good! How are you feeling?
August 3, 2013
Tanya, thanks so much! I'm feeling wonderful! I went running this morning! I can't believe it!
August 4, 2013
What type of compression garment did you get? It thick or more like netting? Do you like it? My stage 1 is a netting material, which is breathable but makes where I sit uncomfortable after time, thinking about what to get in stage 2!
And, as everyone above has said, you look terrific!
August 7, 2013
Thank you so much! I am amazed every time I look in the mirror that it is actually me! My Super Suit is found on www.Isavela.com. My PS gave me the first one and as I lose weight I can buy more from him. It is really comfortable! Living in TX however makes things a little warm. There is a big opening that allows you to do "everything" without taking it off!
August 7, 2013
your scar looks great, I think mine will look like yours, because I am 3 weeks post op and I dont really look like I was cut.
UPDATED FROM Mel L Cool J
28 days post
Look Back and See How Far I've Come!
I've been walking , a lot, lately and I feel the old me, the good healthy one, coming back!! I was feeling like there aren't any updates to share. I even debated not sharing this week at all until last night when I choked on the water I was drinking. I realized I grabbed my stomach as I sputtered and coughed buy I was no worse for wear afterward!! OMG! I think I'm healing on the inside! I don't see too many outward changes but as long as there is forward progress, I'm a happy girl!
On a different note, I absolutely adore my belly button! She is so cute, and her name is BeeBee!! (You have to understand, I was the child that named her stuffed animals Froggy and Teddy, not a lot of creativity lives here! :-) ) The whole me is coming together nicely! I have always liked me, but now I think I'm in a love affair with myself! My husband said that he's gonna have to install larger mirrors in the bathroom because of my new vanity! Sounds good to me!!
Rest easy everybody! And happy healing!!
On a different note, I absolutely adore my belly button! She is so cute, and her name is BeeBee!! (You have to understand, I was the child that named her stuffed animals Froggy and Teddy, not a lot of creativity lives here! :-) ) The whole me is coming together nicely! I have always liked me, but now I think I'm in a love affair with myself! My husband said that he's gonna have to install larger mirrors in the bathroom because of my new vanity! Sounds good to me!!
Rest easy everybody! And happy healing!!
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July 30, 2013
At your 23 day update, im screaming nooooooo! Because you were still sleeping with pillows under your legs and behind you! Lol im 13 days post op and i got lile 6 pillows behind me, and one huge one under my legs. But honey you look amazing! Wait until you sleep ur hubbys arms, all those pillows will disappear!;-)
July 31, 2013
Hey T! Pillows or not I have been snuggled up nicely to the husband! I even accidentally realized I can sleep without any pillows under me at all! I think it had just become a safety blanket, or pillow!! Happy healing!
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