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Pictures from the Side
It seems like my side profile is the only view I like best. I feel like I may be too wide. My measurements are 38-28-45 right now, but I am still very swollen. Hopefully, my waist will go down more. I also think the 45inches on my waist are less likely from projection and more likely from the inches he added to my hips. But, I have to stay positive
Recovery Tips
Remember: this is what I did, you don't have to and I advise you to follow your PS after care routine.
But, after lots of research, this is what I am doing.
1. Eat after the surgey. You might just tolerate soup, but eat. I heard some try to avoid it and ended up weaker.
2. Drink lots of water. It helps the swelling go down faster, flushes out the toxins and fluids after massages. Helps with recovery.
3. I took multivitins, and stool softner, Arnica (religiously) and the prescribed antibiotics. I also started probiotics after reading another BBL sister's post on contracting C-DIFF.
4. Napped often but walked around even more. I notice my swelling is bad when I lay down, but it easily gets better walking and staying active.
5. I switched from Garment 1 to some spanx on Day 10. That's just me.my original garment got too big. I actually bought my spanx at Ross Dress for Less for $10 a pop. I also wear a light compression waist cincher ( not the heavy duty latex trainer, but a softer compression one- Wal-Mart)
6. Eating lots of pineapple. A housemate told me to eat it until I coulnt stand it.
7. Get massages or self-massage every day (2x). Look up YouTube lymphatic drainage massage.
8. Try to stay positive. I have had a hard time with this one. I will not lie, I was one of those girls thinking I would actually look like my wish pics right off the bat, and when I didn't I took it hard. I got depressed, cried, and even regretted it. After realizing I look waaaay better than I did before and considering I don't have the same body frame, genes, skin elasticity that those models, I finally feel a little more positive about the whole process.
That's all for now.
But, after lots of research, this is what I am doing.
1. Eat after the surgey. You might just tolerate soup, but eat. I heard some try to avoid it and ended up weaker.
2. Drink lots of water. It helps the swelling go down faster, flushes out the toxins and fluids after massages. Helps with recovery.
3. I took multivitins, and stool softner, Arnica (religiously) and the prescribed antibiotics. I also started probiotics after reading another BBL sister's post on contracting C-DIFF.
4. Napped often but walked around even more. I notice my swelling is bad when I lay down, but it easily gets better walking and staying active.
5. I switched from Garment 1 to some spanx on Day 10. That's just me.my original garment got too big. I actually bought my spanx at Ross Dress for Less for $10 a pop. I also wear a light compression waist cincher ( not the heavy duty latex trainer, but a softer compression one- Wal-Mart)
6. Eating lots of pineapple. A housemate told me to eat it until I coulnt stand it.
7. Get massages or self-massage every day (2x). Look up YouTube lymphatic drainage massage.
8. Try to stay positive. I have had a hard time with this one. I will not lie, I was one of those girls thinking I would actually look like my wish pics right off the bat, and when I didn't I took it hard. I got depressed, cried, and even regretted it. After realizing I look waaaay better than I did before and considering I don't have the same body frame, genes, skin elasticity that those models, I finally feel a little more positive about the whole process.
That's all for now.
Feeling great!
I've been feeling great! I feel like I have most of my normal energy now. I started doing errands and even went shopping for school supplies and clothes for the kids, clothes for myself, and groceries.
BTW: My husband took my kids on a little vacation so they wouldn't see me during the recovery process. I didn't tell anyone except two friends that I was having this SX, so for days 8-13 I was alone. I didn't feel like driving so during that time I got groceries and dog food through Amazon PRIME NOW. I highly recommend it if you are alone for some of your recovery time. Yes, the items are a little more than what you would pay if you shop yourself, but thats how they make money. There's also a tip for the driver. It was still very convenient.
Ok, so now (13 days postop) I have been driving about 10 min here and there just to go to the store, Walmart etc. Driving is a little difficult. I am 5'3" and my booty buddy pillow is very high. When I sit on it and use a rolled up towel on the small of my back, I feel like my butt is ok, however, it is hard to drive. I use my left foot to hold my body weight up, which seems to help. It is still a struggle. Also, the added height makes my head hit the ceiling. When i wear my hair in a bun - forget it. I had to drive with my head tilted sideways. Then, I realized I would have more room i open the Moonroof. Prob solved.
Going shopping was fun. I bought some work clothes that would conceal my butt, but still allowed me to look cute. I thought I would look boxy, but with size small and medium tops and L-XL bottoms it didn't look too bad. I bought a lot of cardigans, cover ups, and shirts with long tails in the back. I know what you're thinking? Why spend money on a new booty just to hide it? Well, my workplace is full if gossipers and I don't do drama, so I'm hiding it.BUT, best believe when I go out with hubby, it's ON! I have nothing but bodycon dresses, high waisted pants, some catsuits and bodysuits. At work, I'm in conservative clothes, flats, sperrys , chuck tayors and min makeup, hair in a bun. When I go out, it's falsies, curly big hair, and tight dresses. If a coworker saw me on a night out, they probably wouldn't recognize me. That's how I like it. Weird, huh? My hubby says, I'm like Clark Kent and Superman- super nerd during the day and Glamour Queen at night.
BTW: My husband took my kids on a little vacation so they wouldn't see me during the recovery process. I didn't tell anyone except two friends that I was having this SX, so for days 8-13 I was alone. I didn't feel like driving so during that time I got groceries and dog food through Amazon PRIME NOW. I highly recommend it if you are alone for some of your recovery time. Yes, the items are a little more than what you would pay if you shop yourself, but thats how they make money. There's also a tip for the driver. It was still very convenient.
Ok, so now (13 days postop) I have been driving about 10 min here and there just to go to the store, Walmart etc. Driving is a little difficult. I am 5'3" and my booty buddy pillow is very high. When I sit on it and use a rolled up towel on the small of my back, I feel like my butt is ok, however, it is hard to drive. I use my left foot to hold my body weight up, which seems to help. It is still a struggle. Also, the added height makes my head hit the ceiling. When i wear my hair in a bun - forget it. I had to drive with my head tilted sideways. Then, I realized I would have more room i open the Moonroof. Prob solved.
Going shopping was fun. I bought some work clothes that would conceal my butt, but still allowed me to look cute. I thought I would look boxy, but with size small and medium tops and L-XL bottoms it didn't look too bad. I bought a lot of cardigans, cover ups, and shirts with long tails in the back. I know what you're thinking? Why spend money on a new booty just to hide it? Well, my workplace is full if gossipers and I don't do drama, so I'm hiding it.BUT, best believe when I go out with hubby, it's ON! I have nothing but bodycon dresses, high waisted pants, some catsuits and bodysuits. At work, I'm in conservative clothes, flats, sperrys , chuck tayors and min makeup, hair in a bun. When I go out, it's falsies, curly big hair, and tight dresses. If a coworker saw me on a night out, they probably wouldn't recognize me. That's how I like it. Weird, huh? My hubby says, I'm like Clark Kent and Superman- super nerd during the day and Glamour Queen at night.
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