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36 Year Old Mother of Two - McLean, VA
UPDATED FROM Snow queen
2 months post
Getting Better and Better
Hi All;
It's been a while since I updated everyone on my progress to date:
I am still generally stiff in the mornings and swollen in the evenings when I come home. Because I have a desk Job, the long periods sitting down tend to be uncomfortable. I still have general soreness on my back and thigh àrea, and tightness in the belly. Lipo areas are still sore and tender. Nights are especially tough when I shift positions. Not to mention the itchiness!
The scar is not that bad, just long. I use Cocoa butter but no funky products. My doctor said the fancy scar products have little or no visible benefits, so i refuse to spend any more than I have to. :)
I am off my pain meds and back on the treadmill... Brisk walking on the incline but no tummy exercises yet.
Oh, i still wear my girdle spanx religiously. It tends to be unpleasant in this terrible summer heat.
I'll post pics when i get home.
My clothes fit better and i have lost some inches off the waist. I wasn't expecting the scales to bulge abusat, so I'm generally pleased with my look. The belly button looks amazing too.
It's been a while since I updated everyone on my progress to date:
I am still generally stiff in the mornings and swollen in the evenings when I come home. Because I have a desk Job, the long periods sitting down tend to be uncomfortable. I still have general soreness on my back and thigh àrea, and tightness in the belly. Lipo areas are still sore and tender. Nights are especially tough when I shift positions. Not to mention the itchiness!
The scar is not that bad, just long. I use Cocoa butter but no funky products. My doctor said the fancy scar products have little or no visible benefits, so i refuse to spend any more than I have to. :)
I am off my pain meds and back on the treadmill... Brisk walking on the incline but no tummy exercises yet.
Oh, i still wear my girdle spanx religiously. It tends to be unpleasant in this terrible summer heat.
I'll post pics when i get home.
My clothes fit better and i have lost some inches off the waist. I wasn't expecting the scales to bulge abusat, so I'm generally pleased with my look. The belly button looks amazing too.
Replies (1)
B
August 22, 2016
Good for you. I enjoyed reading your journey. I'm 7 days post op. I was wondering about the abdominal spasm and tightness on and off. So uncomfortable. I just took my last oxycodone. OMG
UPDATED FROM Snow queen
17 days post
I need cheering up...
Happy Weekend everyone,
Thought it's time to share my recovery and some pics. As you can see, I'm getting there slowly and steadily. This week has been somewhat hard.
I had my period this week, another affair to deal all things considered. My pain spiked back to a 9/10 the first two days, I was super swollen and uncomfortable. I called Dr. T in a panic and he had me in for a check up. He assured me that everything is healing nicely. Phew!
In addition to the period scare, I'm having uncomfortable nights and cannot sleep. I moved out of the bed and back to the recliner. Mornings are tough and my back is killing me. Must be all that Lipo.
I haven't paid much attention to the incision and the scar at this point, more on that later when I feel better.
Yesterday we took the kids out for dinner but I couldn't eat a thing. My back hurt and I was exhausted. The store near my home is out of oxy and Valium. Just Great.
Oh, and none of my work clothes fit. I am working from home now but dread going back to the office.
Here are some pics... Someone please cheer me up?
Thought it's time to share my recovery and some pics. As you can see, I'm getting there slowly and steadily. This week has been somewhat hard.
I had my period this week, another affair to deal all things considered. My pain spiked back to a 9/10 the first two days, I was super swollen and uncomfortable. I called Dr. T in a panic and he had me in for a check up. He assured me that everything is healing nicely. Phew!
In addition to the period scare, I'm having uncomfortable nights and cannot sleep. I moved out of the bed and back to the recliner. Mornings are tough and my back is killing me. Must be all that Lipo.
I haven't paid much attention to the incision and the scar at this point, more on that later when I feel better.
Yesterday we took the kids out for dinner but I couldn't eat a thing. My back hurt and I was exhausted. The store near my home is out of oxy and Valium. Just Great.
Oh, and none of my work clothes fit. I am working from home now but dread going back to the office.
Here are some pics... Someone please cheer me up?
Replies (5)
F
July 17, 2016
You are getting there, .. Hang in there girl ... You are looking amazing and beautiful
Happy healing and prayers for you.
Happy healing and prayers for you.
T
July 17, 2016
All real issues and hard to appreciate the awesome bod when still so soon after surgery. Pain may be from trying to do too much. Let yourself relax when you can... and you are doing so great!! I am an impatient person so I'm sure I would feel the same. Sucks. But end result will be awesome!
M
July 17, 2016
I'm sorry you're having a hard time!! The good news is that as long as it hurts, you know that you have MAJOR swelling. Sounds like you're in a lot of pain :( but that means no need to fret about ultimate results not being what you expect (though you're looking great already!!). I hope you get some rest today and feel better!!!
K
1
July 18, 2016
Girlfriend, you look good. I can definitely tell a difference even though you're a bit swollen. I'm sure it will just get better and better with time. Thanks so much for sharing your journey to the flat side with all of us:).
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