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Date Set...getting Nervous! - Indianapolis, IN
UPDATED FROM hoystera
26 days post
One Month Out...
$12,000
I'm just a few days shy of being a month out and NOW is when it's starting to get hard. I think in the first two weeks I noticed such big differences, things were happening, I was healing, tape was coming off, I was still at home resting (etc)...that it was easier to be happy go lucky and deal with the pain and the annoyance of the binder and putting on scar tape, lotions, oils, showering more carefully, (blah blah blah). But now that I'm back to work and almost a month out things seem to be stalling. I feel like maybe what I see isn't just swelling but the final product. I'm still wearing my bindings faithfully and massaging my lipo areas and trying to eat right (minus Thanksgiving but COME ON it was Thanksgiving!!!), I've even started doing small amounts of exercise already, but I'm not seeing any changes.
I've known from the beginning that this surgery was pretty much just for me. I was 5'3 and 127 lbs when I started. I hid my excess skin well and knew that most people wouldn't be able to see a big difference in my day to day life. I'm not by any means unhappy with my surgeon, my cuts are healing very nicely (I will post more pictures soon) but I guess 10 days ago I thought I would be in a different place now than I am...so I'm getting a little concerned that this is it!
Maybe I'm just being paranoid or getting a little bit of the "what have I done to myself" depression people talk about but getting it later than most. Who knows, maybe I'm just close to starting my period...haha.
More updates and photos to follow! Thanks everyone for your support, I love this community!
I've known from the beginning that this surgery was pretty much just for me. I was 5'3 and 127 lbs when I started. I hid my excess skin well and knew that most people wouldn't be able to see a big difference in my day to day life. I'm not by any means unhappy with my surgeon, my cuts are healing very nicely (I will post more pictures soon) but I guess 10 days ago I thought I would be in a different place now than I am...so I'm getting a little concerned that this is it!
Maybe I'm just being paranoid or getting a little bit of the "what have I done to myself" depression people talk about but getting it later than most. Who knows, maybe I'm just close to starting my period...haha.
More updates and photos to follow! Thanks everyone for your support, I love this community!
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UPDATED FROM hoystera
19 days post
Almost 3 weeks!
The attached photos are about a week old (I need to take some more) but they give you a good idea of where I'm heading. I'm surprised with how quickly my incision has healed, my breasts are actually healing slower than my tummy! The cuts seem really great and no dog ears in site....which after I saw a few online I was terrified of. I feel like he could have been a little more aggressive with the lipo (flanks only) but I keep reminding myself to just keep taking care of myself and it will continue to get better.
Dr. Shambaugh and his staff have been wonderful!
Dr. Shambaugh and his staff have been wonderful!
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November 27, 2013
Looking good!! Glad you're doing well!
I had a breast reduction with my TT ... We have the same post op bra! ;) I actually like it.
I can't believe you got all those gifts-holy cow!
Heal well.
December 3, 2013
The best bras I got were off Amazon and I'm in LOVE with them. I know they are very unattractive but I think I'm going to have a hard time giving them up they are so comfortable!
November 27, 2013
Hi dear your results are great u look fab , well u mentioned u are eating lots of protien what sort of protein meat or shakes ??
December 3, 2013
I have been doing protein bars (Quest Bars are my favorite because they have 20 grams of protein per bar and hardly any sugar) and trying to eat as much baked chicken and homemade soups (with tons of veggies and lean meats) as I can. Plus I don't know if you have ever heard of the "Tone It Up" girls but they make a protein powder just for women called "Perfect Fit" that I mix with almond milk and drink it in the morning. I've been doing that for a while though...it takes a bit to get used to the texture! (I just realized I sound like an infomercial for both of those brands but I SWEAR I'm not...just what I have found I like after trying many different things)
November 27, 2013
You look great! Give it some time you may still be swollen. Ours only been 3 weeks. I hear selling lasts a few months.
November 27, 2013
I'm glad you asked the question about recovery. I was worried too when I read others were still hunched over 3 weeks out. My pain was pretty bad the first couple of days but decreased significantly by day 3 & was walking pretty straight by day 4. My lower back isn't killing me though which is good. My Dr. encouraged me to walk straight so I'm just trying to follow orders.
December 3, 2013
I hate to sound like a whiner (because I read stories about how hard the first few weeks are for women) but my story is a lot like yours. Now that I'm getting close to being a month out is when it's starting to get hard. I feel like for the past week to 10 days I have stalled...no changes...and it's hard to deal with the bindings and scar tape and annoyance of it all when you aren't seeing results. Plus I went back to work this week so that has made things a little more trying. I just keep reminding myself to have patience....haha!
December 4, 2013
You don't sound like a whiner. We go through so much pain & discomfort we can only hope it's worth it at the end. The healing process is so slow. I keep having to remind my husband (& myself) that I still need his help. I'm sorry you're feeling frustrated & hope things get better soon! I'm not sure what you looked like before but I honestly think you look great.
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