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day 28 post op pics
Well, this will be short. This my 3rd time attempting to upload.
Here are a couple of pics for comparison. I can see a difference, even with the swelling (notice the knees?).
The pics were taken at the end of the day and you can see lines from the compression garment. In the a.m., the garment is too big and then it is tight by the end of the day. :)
Have a great weekend!
Here are a couple of pics for comparison. I can see a difference, even with the swelling (notice the knees?).
The pics were taken at the end of the day and you can see lines from the compression garment. In the a.m., the garment is too big and then it is tight by the end of the day. :)
Have a great weekend!
4 weeks post op
Healing is going well. :)
The incisions are healed, no blood, scabs, or glue. Just the tender, pink scar. I started the Embrace scar therapy/sheets to assist in the healing. I definitely like the support the sheets/tape gives the incision. I don't know if it's because it is tender skin, or just keeping clothing from touching or rubbing against them.
There is definitely some swelling - more so in the evening. I will post pics when my husband is here to take full length pics. I will try to set the timer and take some in the a.m., but they don't seem to be as clear.
4 weeks of no exercise is brutal. Seriously. Maybe that's why the swelling seems more evident. I feel "fluffy." The thing about getting the thighs "done" is the healing process. See, tummy tuck and breasts healing in comparison to this...the pain is not near as the tummy tuck and breasts. BUT, you walk with your legs so you are limited longer. The pulling and tugging can hinder the healing process - and I want the best possible outcome so I am definitely following doctors orders! Lol. He said "a 1 mile leisurely stroll" is my max and then we will re-evaluate in 2 weeks. Well, that's all I am doing - since monday (only twice out so far). Today was actually only .53.
Small observations that may help you for recovery purposes:
If I sit on the edge of a chair, i can get my knees to touch. Sitting all the way back in the chair, they do not. :) during this healing process the knees do not come together due to tension. Be prepared to not be able to 'sit like a lady.'
Crossing legs - uhm, no. (See above)
It's easy to get frustrated with the swelling because you want to see the results!!! I just had skin removed...they should be smaller!!! Yes, they are...I know...TRUST THE PROCESS and your surgeon.
I am able to use a regular toilet with no handrail.
The compression garment I could not get on the first couple of days is now slightly too big. I would consider asking for a size down as well as the initial one. I am sure this is due to wearing and the item getting stretched as well as swelling going down. My surgeon's office was fabulous and ordered me another one at my last visit. Side note: the current one does fit by about 5 or 6 pm. (Swelling)
I can put on my socks and tennis shoes. :) My husband had to put on my socks up until about Day 21 and I just wore slip-on shoes.
So, that's about it.
I will definitely get pictures taken/posted for any who may want. Do you want incision pics? Overall pics at this stage, swelling and all?
The incisions are healed, no blood, scabs, or glue. Just the tender, pink scar. I started the Embrace scar therapy/sheets to assist in the healing. I definitely like the support the sheets/tape gives the incision. I don't know if it's because it is tender skin, or just keeping clothing from touching or rubbing against them.
There is definitely some swelling - more so in the evening. I will post pics when my husband is here to take full length pics. I will try to set the timer and take some in the a.m., but they don't seem to be as clear.
4 weeks of no exercise is brutal. Seriously. Maybe that's why the swelling seems more evident. I feel "fluffy." The thing about getting the thighs "done" is the healing process. See, tummy tuck and breasts healing in comparison to this...the pain is not near as the tummy tuck and breasts. BUT, you walk with your legs so you are limited longer. The pulling and tugging can hinder the healing process - and I want the best possible outcome so I am definitely following doctors orders! Lol. He said "a 1 mile leisurely stroll" is my max and then we will re-evaluate in 2 weeks. Well, that's all I am doing - since monday (only twice out so far). Today was actually only .53.
Small observations that may help you for recovery purposes:
If I sit on the edge of a chair, i can get my knees to touch. Sitting all the way back in the chair, they do not. :) during this healing process the knees do not come together due to tension. Be prepared to not be able to 'sit like a lady.'
Crossing legs - uhm, no. (See above)
It's easy to get frustrated with the swelling because you want to see the results!!! I just had skin removed...they should be smaller!!! Yes, they are...I know...TRUST THE PROCESS and your surgeon.
I am able to use a regular toilet with no handrail.
The compression garment I could not get on the first couple of days is now slightly too big. I would consider asking for a size down as well as the initial one. I am sure this is due to wearing and the item getting stretched as well as swelling going down. My surgeon's office was fabulous and ordered me another one at my last visit. Side note: the current one does fit by about 5 or 6 pm. (Swelling)
I can put on my socks and tennis shoes. :) My husband had to put on my socks up until about Day 21 and I just wore slip-on shoes.
So, that's about it.
I will definitely get pictures taken/posted for any who may want. Do you want incision pics? Overall pics at this stage, swelling and all?
the "why" of having this surgery/21 days post op
So, we all have our own different "why." Or - they would all be very similar. My assumption is our responses would be very similar and very personal.
Different reasons/why's/feelings/observations:
Confidence.
I lost 146 lbs. The loose skin is a killer. You trade 1 insecurity for another. Doesn't matter if you say, "you worked hard! Be proud! Loose skin or morbidly obese." I want to believe that, I know that - but physically the eyes see that skin.
Swimming isn't going to happen.
Skin and fat float. Plain and simple. It moves and jiggle like jello in the water. It is "buoyant." I have a very ugly memory of being on vacation this past summer and one of my stepdaughters making a comment about my jiggly thighs. Yes, it was mean, yes she knows better, and yes she was being hateful. She probably doesn't even remember it.
But I certainly do.
Running.
Yes, I run. I run a lot. Skin jiggles differently than fat. Not necessarily better, either. Yes, I wear compression. The best I have found. Still jiggles.
Jeans/pants issue.
I've touched on this before. I have to size up to accomodate my thighs. Then the waist is too big. I still have to tug and adjust the thighs and skin to get "situated."
I want to be "normal." All of the above is my normal. Doesn't make it wrong or right, just frustrating. Anyone that undergoes some type of plastic surgery wants a different version of normal. What it would feel like to... (whatever that may be for you.)
Hope you are all doing g well and will post 1 month update pics next week
Different reasons/why's/feelings/observations:
Confidence.
I lost 146 lbs. The loose skin is a killer. You trade 1 insecurity for another. Doesn't matter if you say, "you worked hard! Be proud! Loose skin or morbidly obese." I want to believe that, I know that - but physically the eyes see that skin.
Swimming isn't going to happen.
Skin and fat float. Plain and simple. It moves and jiggle like jello in the water. It is "buoyant." I have a very ugly memory of being on vacation this past summer and one of my stepdaughters making a comment about my jiggly thighs. Yes, it was mean, yes she knows better, and yes she was being hateful. She probably doesn't even remember it.
But I certainly do.
Running.
Yes, I run. I run a lot. Skin jiggles differently than fat. Not necessarily better, either. Yes, I wear compression. The best I have found. Still jiggles.
Jeans/pants issue.
I've touched on this before. I have to size up to accomodate my thighs. Then the waist is too big. I still have to tug and adjust the thighs and skin to get "situated."
I want to be "normal." All of the above is my normal. Doesn't make it wrong or right, just frustrating. Anyone that undergoes some type of plastic surgery wants a different version of normal. What it would feel like to... (whatever that may be for you.)
Hope you are all doing g well and will post 1 month update pics next week