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5'2" 146 lbs Renton, WA
UPDATED FROM WashingtonMom
8 months post
8 months
$11,000
So, it's been 8 months and when I look at old pictures of myself I can't help to cry.
I workout a lot, I am trying no to run as much , although I love running, and I am mainly focusing on building muscle.
Last night I noticed my lower muscles ????????, I was shocked and excited .
Please know that a tummy tuck isn't going to give you the "6pack" , but it will motivate you to work for one.
I exercise a lot and I am proud of what I've been able to accomplished so far as well as pleased with the surgery.
I workout a lot, I am trying no to run as much , although I love running, and I am mainly focusing on building muscle.
Last night I noticed my lower muscles ????????, I was shocked and excited .
Please know that a tummy tuck isn't going to give you the "6pack" , but it will motivate you to work for one.
I exercise a lot and I am proud of what I've been able to accomplished so far as well as pleased with the surgery.
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UPDATED FROM WashingtonMom
8 months post
7 months update
So I realized it's been a while since I last updated.
I recently flew to WA to see my doctor and I feel much better about everything. Before my visit I was wondering if I had a muscle separation and/or scar tissue which I was sad to consider, but it turns out I don't . My body is healing well, just seems to want to heal in a unique way, lol . The bulge I used to notice is much smaller and shows significantly when I feel bloated,like right before my menstrual cycle. Other than that my stomach seems normal.
I have been working out a lot and have lost 6 pounds since surgery, I weight around 140lbs and I'm 5'2". I have notice more definition. I think I lost more way and gained some muscle weight. My doctor said there's just enough fat in my stomach h and maybe I shouldn't lose any more weight.
Also, the swelling hardly comes, maybe once per week if that .
I can do things now I never thought I could do before and I can wear just about anything. I am very happy with my results .
My scar is also healing well.
I lost all the fat on my own with lots of exercise I have since maintained my weight and continued to exercise.
I recently flew to WA to see my doctor and I feel much better about everything. Before my visit I was wondering if I had a muscle separation and/or scar tissue which I was sad to consider, but it turns out I don't . My body is healing well, just seems to want to heal in a unique way, lol . The bulge I used to notice is much smaller and shows significantly when I feel bloated,like right before my menstrual cycle. Other than that my stomach seems normal.
I have been working out a lot and have lost 6 pounds since surgery, I weight around 140lbs and I'm 5'2". I have notice more definition. I think I lost more way and gained some muscle weight. My doctor said there's just enough fat in my stomach h and maybe I shouldn't lose any more weight.
Also, the swelling hardly comes, maybe once per week if that .
I can do things now I never thought I could do before and I can wear just about anything. I am very happy with my results .
My scar is also healing well.
I lost all the fat on my own with lots of exercise I have since maintained my weight and continued to exercise.
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You look great !!
UPDATED FROM WashingtonMom
4 months post
4 months ????
It's been 4 months since surgery.
I am still very active and exercise 4-6 per week, a minimum of 2 hours every time. I can do push ups and sit ups now. I feel normal for the most part, still a little numbness in the belly area and the area above the belly button still feels hard and at times it sticks out, at least that it what it feels like.
My doctor says it's too soon to tell, but he doesn't see anything concerning so far. If my month 7-9 the area feels the same we will create a plan to resolve it. I am going to schedule an X-ray with my primary doctor, to get an idea of what is going on.
The mark across my belly, left by the tight garment is resolving very slowly.
I feel normal but I am still cautious with anything touching my belly, such as my child wanting to jump on me lol
I am down to 142 lbs now and the goal is 138.
My only concern at this his point in the area above belly button.
I am still very active and exercise 4-6 per week, a minimum of 2 hours every time. I can do push ups and sit ups now. I feel normal for the most part, still a little numbness in the belly area and the area above the belly button still feels hard and at times it sticks out, at least that it what it feels like.
My doctor says it's too soon to tell, but he doesn't see anything concerning so far. If my month 7-9 the area feels the same we will create a plan to resolve it. I am going to schedule an X-ray with my primary doctor, to get an idea of what is going on.
The mark across my belly, left by the tight garment is resolving very slowly.
I feel normal but I am still cautious with anything touching my belly, such as my child wanting to jump on me lol
I am down to 142 lbs now and the goal is 138.
My only concern at this his point in the area above belly button.
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i have the same thing above my BB. My belly looks exactly like that only it crinkles over my BB when i bend or sit
Looks so good!
Thanks.
Mine doesn't crinkle but it feels super hard. It may have to do with the technique but I'm hoping it's part of the healing process .
Did you have a hernia ?
no hernia but that spt is still pushed foward as compared to the rest of my belly. I crinkle where those stretch marks are and we have similar stretchmarks in that spot
It feels it looks like a small bulge. At times it's frustrating because I think I may have a hernia but it doesn't feel like that. It feels more like extra tissue that is not healed yet.
I made an appointment with no regular doctor because my surgeon is out of state. Hopefully is not a hernia. I'm giving it 3 more months and then my surgeon and I will have to create a plan if it remains the same. What does your doctor say ?
my doc says its still swollen and that i have to wait until i see him again in Jan. For me its more about the wrinkles from the stretch marks that are right above it and bc im still swollen there it may be why it wrinkles over the BB. So wait i shall lol
That sounds just like what mine said : we jus need to wait and hope that it resolves
Same!
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You look great!!! Congrats on the weight loss, you'll hit your goal in no time!!!!
Thank you!!!!
Looking good! ! That spot above your bb doesn't seem so bad. .do you think is getting better? Does it ever burn or hurt? Mine does.
Yes , I do get a burning sensation sometimes, specially after working out or when swollen.
It is better but still feels weird. Have you seen your doctor
I went to my 3-month checkup and he was caught up in surgery so no I never saw him. The nurse thinks that I'll just need a revision but that won't happen till 9 to 12 months post. But they couldn't really explain what it was their guess is that is fat that can get Lipo in office. It's so annoying.
My spot looks worse then yours, plus ive been eating bad, too much sodium so that's not helping im sure.
But you can get yourself back in track :)
My doctor does not appear to be concern but he also said we would evaluate again in a few months and if I'm still not happy with that area we can do something around 9-12 months
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