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29yr Old Mum of 4, 119lbs, 5ft 3.5in!
UPDATED FROM Lipectomy_me
1 month post
Excercise and swell hell!
WORTH IT$6,300
Period came on Saturday morning just 24 days after the last period (damned thing) so avoided the gym until tonight. Thought I would try doing my normal boxercise class for the first time post surgery. OMG I am so swollen it's rediculous! I got through the class ok but I feel really unfit as I am usually boxing like a machine! Also in the gym before the class I did some 20KG back squats and had trouble lifting the bar bell back over my head (usually 20KG is like lifting a feather to me). I am used to back squatting and dead lifting 55-60KG's so I am feeling like a right weakling! I compromised by using the Smith machine (hate that thing) and did a 30KG back squat on that and my lower back felt quite sore. It didn't feel right at all! I know it will take time but didn't realise how much my fitness level would drop. I've signed up for a marathon relay at the beginning of October and now I am panicking I won't be able to do it (running around 10Km). What with working and kids etc I can't really commit lots of time to gymming and running :-/ really hoping things will improve quickly!
UPDATED FROM Lipectomy_me
1 month post
4.5 weeks PO!
Went back to gym on Monday And managed 20 mins on the cross trainer, some bicep curls, squats and rowing machine. Didn't push my luck because I didn't want to set myself back, but I felt great and didn't have any aches or pains the following day. Really struggling to be good with the no lifting rule but think I made a good enough compromise at the gym. Going to try running this evening and see how I go.
Just been doing some scar massage with bio-oil. Really impressed with how quickly the scar has healed. It has to be mostly down to the scar tape which I think is amaizing! Been finding some suture threads the past week and pulled a few out, there are a few that are too short to get hold of. They are not causing me any issues though. Just thought I would share my scar and bb today. I am a little swollen as I worked a nightshift last night.
Just been doing some scar massage with bio-oil. Really impressed with how quickly the scar has healed. It has to be mostly down to the scar tape which I think is amaizing! Been finding some suture threads the past week and pulled a few out, there are a few that are too short to get hold of. They are not causing me any issues though. Just thought I would share my scar and bb today. I am a little swollen as I worked a nightshift last night.
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Scars healing really well. I'm using bio oil too. Do you recommend the scar strip or bio oil. I was thinking of using the strip but I was giving the bio oil a few weeks and see what happens. I will post my scar later on today.
Your scar looks great!
Thanks hun, how is your recovery going and how are you feeling? Managed a 3.2km run last night in not a bad time. Wasn't far but still surprised I managed it! Bit puffy this morning but feel fine otherwise! You will be back to working out in no time. :-)
How awesome is that! Do u feel weird when you work out? Like tugging, pulling, or uncomfortable
I felt pretty normal to be honest, but feeling like my fitness level had decreased a bit. Also my chest felt tight after my run yesterday too. I haven't done any heavy dead lifts or back squats yet and I haven't done any ab work. Trying to stick mostly to cardio.
I would probably have to start the same way. I'm a spinner so won't be doing that for a while. Can't wait to start at least light cardio. You look amazing keep it up!
You will probably be ok to start spinning again in a few weeks. Just keep the resistance low for a few weeks and build up :-)
Looking great!
Thanks hun :-)
What brand is the scar tape?
Looking great :)
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You're looking so great! I hope to achieve the same results. Weight loss is my goal right now. I need to get down to 125lbs (American measure) atleast
Thanks Candi, good luck with your weight loss goal! :-)
Great results!!! Please keep us updated on your fitness status!!! I'm dying to go back to the gym lol but I'm only 2.5 weeks post op
Looking fabulous! Start rubbing and massaging your scar if you're not doing it yet with lotion. It will help smooth it out and the pleating! :-)
Thanks hun, using bio-oil for scar massage along with scar tape which seems to be doing the job! :-)
What brand are you using. I went to the drug store but there are a few.
My scar tape is called Mepiform (it's skin coloured rather than clear). It's been nice and adhesive for over 2 weeks now which is good. I need to buy some more but it wasn't cheap and I can see why! It really works!
Is it over the counter? I didn't see that one when I went to the drug store.
What tape did you use and where did you get it?
I ordered it from Amazon hun. It came in 5 little rectangles that I cut in half to make strips. :-)
It's called Mepiform and I ordered it from Amazon. :-)
When were unable to stand up completely straight?
Hi hun, it was probably about 10-12 day PN that I could stand straight. I still get a little hunched after a long day on my feet. But start the day upright lol! :-)
Wow looking real good there!
Thanks Ani, how are you doing? Hope you are recovering well! :-)
'm doing real good , feeling and walking better and better everyday. All i need is my last drain to be removed and i will be a happy camper. Tomorrow i have my appointment with my PS and really hoping that he will remove it. I too found one suture but I'm scared to pull it. How did you do it?
I just used a pair of tweezers and gently pulled them out, they were very short though and came out easily.
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