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My Journey Begins - Illinois/ 5 weeks PO on 7-14-12
UPDATED FROM butterflies123
A few changes - I feel great a little stiff if I...
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A few changes - I feel great a little stiff if I sleep in the same spot to long and just now am able to lay comfortably on my sides while sleeping this is due to the Vaser Lipo. My belly button is healing but still kind of scabbing up. I am able to do limited elipticle work
(I admit I have been very lax on working out : ( but I can do a couple miles on a level 4 to 6 or so and walking
The only place I have any notable pain is my back and hips again (Vaser)
I do swell pretty good when I work out but am virtually back to normal. No sit ups or anyting yet though
we went on a long motor cycle ride yesterday and I had a pretty good amount of swellin.
This isnt bad if I can elevate my legs in the middle of the day for an hour or so.
LADIES - This is the important part- I wake up everyday checking my stomach to make sure It is still there. I get out of bed lift my shirt, look in the mirror and I smile : )
Yes I still have dimples in my thighs and a fat A$$ I don't care. It was 100 percent worth it! So anyone contemplating this
(JUST DO IT) !
My husband looks at me in my skivies and says Niiccce or your are hot! He is even on a diet and wants to drop some weight
I guess he is inspired to get in shape and look good .
(I admit I have been very lax on working out : ( but I can do a couple miles on a level 4 to 6 or so and walking
The only place I have any notable pain is my back and hips again (Vaser)
I do swell pretty good when I work out but am virtually back to normal. No sit ups or anyting yet though
we went on a long motor cycle ride yesterday and I had a pretty good amount of swellin.
This isnt bad if I can elevate my legs in the middle of the day for an hour or so.
LADIES - This is the important part- I wake up everyday checking my stomach to make sure It is still there. I get out of bed lift my shirt, look in the mirror and I smile : )
Yes I still have dimples in my thighs and a fat A$$ I don't care. It was 100 percent worth it! So anyone contemplating this
(JUST DO IT) !
My husband looks at me in my skivies and says Niiccce or your are hot! He is even on a diet and wants to drop some weight
I guess he is inspired to get in shape and look good .
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UPDATED FROM butterflies123
PO 24 days Not much different from a week ago...
PO 24 days
Not much different from a week ago
Other than the fact I feel lazy and like Im gaining weight
Scale fluctuates a couple pounds a day now only. Im still avoiding salt and hate being so slow I want my old work out
routine. This is it Monday I am going back on my low carb diet. It is the only thing that has ever worked for me
Weight 157
PS I would not recommend vaser at this point. I am still sore can't lay on my side comfortably and not seeing much of a change
Maybe I will lose 20 pounds and try cellulaze next?
Anyway I love my Tummy that was worth it !
Hope all is well in TT land Happy healing all
Not much different from a week ago
Other than the fact I feel lazy and like Im gaining weight
Scale fluctuates a couple pounds a day now only. Im still avoiding salt and hate being so slow I want my old work out
routine. This is it Monday I am going back on my low carb diet. It is the only thing that has ever worked for me
Weight 157
PS I would not recommend vaser at this point. I am still sore can't lay on my side comfortably and not seeing much of a change
Maybe I will lose 20 pounds and try cellulaze next?
Anyway I love my Tummy that was worth it !
Hope all is well in TT land Happy healing all
Replies (5)
July 1, 2012
I'm amazed how great your incision looks! It's pretty light and the line is so thin. Are you putting anything on it?
July 2, 2012
Nothing put on my scar yet
I bought silicone scar strips but according to other posts I have reasd I can't apply
these until 6 weeks. Allthough I did not ask my doc about it.
I bought silicone scar strips but according to other posts I have reasd I can't apply
these until 6 weeks. Allthough I did not ask my doc about it.
July 1, 2012
Thank you so much for sharing your story. It really helped me understand the whole process.
July 2, 2012
Your welcome it has been one of the most difficult things I have ever been thru
but getting better every day and worth it!
but getting better every day and worth it!
July 2, 2012
Yours is one of the first ones I ever read when I stumbled across this website and I have enjoyed every blog you post. Your pics are awesome and the ones you posted recently...you look REALLY GOOD! =)
July 2, 2012
Thanks so much. I got exactly what i wanted. It looks like you did also lol. Your silouhette is amazing. Did i spell that corrrect? lol You go girl!!!!!
July 8, 2012
Hey butterflies!!!! How are you doing these days? Just wanted to check up on ya =)
July 10, 2012
Oh I'm still hanging around. Kind of waiting for some big difference to update
Yours is coming up soon. I bet your getting nervous and excited !
Good luck girl, I wish ya well!
Make sure you keep your blog updated : )
Yours is coming up soon. I bet your getting nervous and excited !
Good luck girl, I wish ya well!
Make sure you keep your blog updated : )
UPDATED FROM butterflies123
Don't know how to post pic from I phone ?
Don't know how to post pic from I phone ?
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June 28, 2012
I'm at 6 weeks post-op as of today, and I can only stand about 90% straight. It just feels too weird, and is too tight around my incisions to really walk tall, so to speak. And don't go too far with the Eliptical. I'm up to 45 minutes at the gym, but have to take a break every 15 minutes. It helps with the swelling, and I totally lay down and do nothing when I get home from the gym. But at least you're walking and able to do stuff again. It gets better. Hang in there!
June 29, 2012
That's good to know at least I'm not the only one
I still hunch a little. It gets worse the longer I stay seated or idle
I am walking only so far this weekend will be the real test. Eliptical here I come
I so miss my work outs.
Thanks for the advise !
I still hunch a little. It gets worse the longer I stay seated or idle
I am walking only so far this weekend will be the real test. Eliptical here I come
I so miss my work outs.
Thanks for the advise !
June 29, 2012
You can't post from iPad or phone. So, are you exercising at 3 weeks PO? I'm 2 weeks, and I want to do some walking.
June 29, 2012
Yes at two weeks my PS allows all the walking you want (which was not alot to be honest)
I still have burning pain in my back and hips from Lipo and am not standing all te way up yet
So it make my back hurt but yes I would definitly call and clear it with your doc first though
Good luck !
I still have burning pain in my back and hips from Lipo and am not standing all te way up yet
So it make my back hurt but yes I would definitly call and clear it with your doc first though
Good luck !
June 30, 2012
I really hope that I heal fast enough to stand up straight and walk. I am an active person as well and I am dreading being immobile the first couple of weeks with only a little walking to do here and there. I will do what I have to do though to make the healing safe, effective and nothing gets damaged...hang in there!!! You have made it past several hard hurdles already! =)
June 29, 2012
Sounds like you're doing great. Remember the swelling ispart of your body's healing prices so don't get discouraged! Hang in there because the results will be worth it.
June 29, 2012
Thanks for the encouraging words
It really gets daunting being down like this. I am a very active person and this recovery has been the hardest Ive expierienced so far counting 3 c- sections !
It really gets daunting being down like this. I am a very active person and this recovery has been the hardest Ive expierienced so far counting 3 c- sections !
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