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7 Weeks Post op (TT/MR June 14th) - Updated Pic
UPDATED FROM WKYAmy
2 months post
Went to the doctor this week to have my stitches...
WORTH IT$5,900
Went to the doctor this week to have my stitches removed from where he had to cut open my incision. He removed all but 4 on Monday and he removed 2 of those 4 today (Wednesday). It looks okay, the PS is being cautious. Can't say I blame him at this point.
The hole that I have been packing since week 3 - it appears it IS my fault it has been taking so long to close. I have been "over packing" it.....I have been putting in about 2-3x as much of the strips as I should have...so, since Monday, I began putting less in - and - like magic - it has closed about 60% in 2 days!!
I was able to go back to work on Monday, thank goodness! I was going crazy at home.
The PS gave me a new binder today, mine was falling apart. Yes, I am 7 weeks and STILL in a binder....luckily, it really isn't uncomfortable, just hard to wear normal clothes in it.
My tummy is getting a great shape to it. I have very minimal swelling, except at the incision line. Looking forward to the day when I can just get up and get dressed without thinking about my incision or the binder.
The hole that I have been packing since week 3 - it appears it IS my fault it has been taking so long to close. I have been "over packing" it.....I have been putting in about 2-3x as much of the strips as I should have...so, since Monday, I began putting less in - and - like magic - it has closed about 60% in 2 days!!
I was able to go back to work on Monday, thank goodness! I was going crazy at home.
The PS gave me a new binder today, mine was falling apart. Yes, I am 7 weeks and STILL in a binder....luckily, it really isn't uncomfortable, just hard to wear normal clothes in it.
My tummy is getting a great shape to it. I have very minimal swelling, except at the incision line. Looking forward to the day when I can just get up and get dressed without thinking about my incision or the binder.
UPDATED FROM WKYAmy
1 month post
I am now 6 weeks post op. I feel great. I am...
I am now 6 weeks post op. I feel great. I am still dealing with packing the hole in my incision, but I can see it is finally closing up on the inside. I go to the doctor next wednesday and get the stitches removed from the 2 places he re-opened on my incision. I am still under pretty strict restrictions - lifting no more than 5 pounds, off work and limited activity.
My weight is stable at 159-162. I have been at this weight for 4 weeks. I haven't done any exercise except for walking 2 days when I was released for one week. I feel like I am losing all of my muscle tone. I so hope everything looks good and he releases me (again) for normal, light activity next Wednesday.
The incision issues have really slowed my recovery down, but I will catch up! Also, I have had minimal swelling, maybe because of my lack of activity. My waist is down 4 inches from pre-surgery and I had NO lipo! So, that is pretty exciting for me :)
My weight is stable at 159-162. I have been at this weight for 4 weeks. I haven't done any exercise except for walking 2 days when I was released for one week. I feel like I am losing all of my muscle tone. I so hope everything looks good and he releases me (again) for normal, light activity next Wednesday.
The incision issues have really slowed my recovery down, but I will catch up! Also, I have had minimal swelling, maybe because of my lack of activity. My waist is down 4 inches from pre-surgery and I had NO lipo! So, that is pretty exciting for me :)
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UPDATED FROM WKYAmy
1 month post
Also wanted to add - the shorts in my 6 weeks post...
Also wanted to add - the shorts in my 6 weeks post op pictures - were skin tight before the tummy tuck and now they are loose! :) Awesome!
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July 30, 2011
You're looking really good. Glad to know the hole and incision better. I wouldn't have though of PS opening it back up, but if that is what it took to get it to heal proper, then that is good. You'll get your muscle tone back - hang in there. You're looking very incredible!
July 30, 2011
Thank you - I just read your TT review. You look great, too. Are you back to full activity yet or are you taking it easy until after your thigh lift?
July 30, 2011
Hi! Am walking mostly. Daily struggle with weight, maybe I need to put on the tight compression garment again - LOL (no room for food). I went to gym and did some light ab workout at about 9 wk mark, and did something. Had pain and was hurting bad when cough/sneeze/laugh just like 1st day after TT! PS said to back off until pain gone. It is now gone, but scared to work out- LOL. But, I think I need to add some light arobic and go try gym again. I'd like to back off walking as I approach thigh lift and concentrate more on the upper body. Need to have lots of skin available on thighs for PS to work with...
Have fun this weekend and take care!
Have fun this weekend and take care!
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