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Tummy tuck; BL/BA and Rhinoplasty with Dr Hochstein -Miami, FL
UPDATED FROM upstyle
3 months post
2 months PO update and pictures in my first bikini!!!! :))
$22,300
Hello Everyone!
Just wanted to check in and give everyone an update. I am 2 month PO and doing great. My incision did reopen about 3 weeks ago, there was a stitch being pushed to the surface by my body who just needed to get rid of it as it wouldn't dissolve by itself. My PS removed it and everything is fine.
I was cleared to ditch all compression garments. I do sometimes wear my binder at night and if I know I will be having a busy day at work. Other than that I really do not feel the need for it.
I am back at the gym. Cardio and weight lifting everyday is no problem. I only do light weights. Ab work and anything involving, in a major way, my core is still very challenging to nearly impossible. It just doesn't feel right. So I will be patient and wait. I am also an avid yoga girl and at this point doing a full back bent or a hand stand seem totally impossible. I miss that so much!Time I'm sure will help be get back to my inversions
I still swell and my PS says it takes about 6 months to see full results. I wake up really flat in the morning and swell during the day. I'm fine with it. Even with the swelling a look a hell of a lot beter than I did before.:)
Last week I went bra shopping, as I had to get rid all my bras for wireless ones, and ended up in the dressing room with a couple of 2 piece bathing suit. OMG what a liberating experience it was!!!! I never felt so confident and happy in a bikini as I do now after my TT and new boobies. I am so ready to get on the boat. I have attached 2 pictures.
Overall I couldn't be happier with my results.
So for all the newbies and the ones healing be patient it is so worth it! xo
Just wanted to check in and give everyone an update. I am 2 month PO and doing great. My incision did reopen about 3 weeks ago, there was a stitch being pushed to the surface by my body who just needed to get rid of it as it wouldn't dissolve by itself. My PS removed it and everything is fine.
I was cleared to ditch all compression garments. I do sometimes wear my binder at night and if I know I will be having a busy day at work. Other than that I really do not feel the need for it.
I am back at the gym. Cardio and weight lifting everyday is no problem. I only do light weights. Ab work and anything involving, in a major way, my core is still very challenging to nearly impossible. It just doesn't feel right. So I will be patient and wait. I am also an avid yoga girl and at this point doing a full back bent or a hand stand seem totally impossible. I miss that so much!Time I'm sure will help be get back to my inversions
I still swell and my PS says it takes about 6 months to see full results. I wake up really flat in the morning and swell during the day. I'm fine with it. Even with the swelling a look a hell of a lot beter than I did before.:)
Last week I went bra shopping, as I had to get rid all my bras for wireless ones, and ended up in the dressing room with a couple of 2 piece bathing suit. OMG what a liberating experience it was!!!! I never felt so confident and happy in a bikini as I do now after my TT and new boobies. I am so ready to get on the boat. I have attached 2 pictures.
Overall I couldn't be happier with my results.
So for all the newbies and the ones healing be patient it is so worth it! xo
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UPDATED FROM upstyle
2 months post
I was a bad girl, but it felt so good! (wink)
Today marks 5 weeks PO for me! I can't believe how time is flying and how happy I am (most days) even with this darn swelling, with the way my body is shaping up. For those of you who don't know already (lol) I've been singing on the top of my lungs how much I adore my new girls. I am having a total love affair with the boobies, it's fun.
To celebrate my 5 weeks milestone, yesterday I treated myself to the gym!!!!! My PS has not formally released me yet, he is very stern on the 6 weeks mark, but I figured since I feel so good, and considering how much I've missed exercising, a little reward was in order. So off I went, giddy with excitement. GIDDY!
To my total amazement, I was able to do a 60min spin class maintaining 135/BPM, without any fatigue issues. I mean it has been many weeks since I last hit the gym and I was expecting to be exhausted. Nope. The body has a great memory. Then I decided to work a little on my arms and legs. Did few sets of lunges and some sliding squats. My bootie is really gone to hell and need some serious reshaping. I went home on cloud nine my lovelies!!
I was hoping this exercise thingy would help my swelling go away. Sadly, it didn't, but at least it didn't make it worse either. So that's a good thing.
I am posting today a 5 weeks PO before/after. I took it this morning. I've been using Bio corneum oil on my incision and then placing tape over it. It seems to be working well. Happy healing to all!
To celebrate my 5 weeks milestone, yesterday I treated myself to the gym!!!!! My PS has not formally released me yet, he is very stern on the 6 weeks mark, but I figured since I feel so good, and considering how much I've missed exercising, a little reward was in order. So off I went, giddy with excitement. GIDDY!
To my total amazement, I was able to do a 60min spin class maintaining 135/BPM, without any fatigue issues. I mean it has been many weeks since I last hit the gym and I was expecting to be exhausted. Nope. The body has a great memory. Then I decided to work a little on my arms and legs. Did few sets of lunges and some sliding squats. My bootie is really gone to hell and need some serious reshaping. I went home on cloud nine my lovelies!!
I was hoping this exercise thingy would help my swelling go away. Sadly, it didn't, but at least it didn't make it worse either. So that's a good thing.
I am posting today a 5 weeks PO before/after. I took it this morning. I've been using Bio corneum oil on my incision and then placing tape over it. It seems to be working well. Happy healing to all!
Replies (5)
October 1, 2013
Wow girl the gym @ 5 weeks impressive! You really look amazing. Continue to have a flawless recovery xo
October 2, 2013
Good for you. You look great!!!
October 2, 2013
OMG right around the corner!!!! It's the best thing I've ever done, you will love it.:)
October 2, 2013
I'm seeing our amazing surgeon again on my lunch hour today for a check on the seroma situation. Lets see if its gone forever, fingers crossed!
October 2, 2013
Keeping my fingers crossed for you. I am seeing him at the end of October for follow up. I may go back sooner. I am not real thrilled with my nose at this point. Yikes!
October 5, 2013
So not completely gone but only 10 cc's this time and down from last week which was 20 cc's. I haven't seen your nose but I know the swelling is a lot with a nose job. Are you taking the arnica? You look great.
October 5, 2013
10 CC, you;re almost ther! :) I am taking Artnica but it's not really making any difference. It seems the swelling has reach a plateau and it's not coming down. I did sent an email to Amanda and she was very reassuring, explaining the swelling will come down and just like the rest of my body parts that were transofrmed by Dr. H I will end up loviong my nose. I hope!
October 7, 2013
Thank you. Yes I'm sure it will look great swelling is a funny thing and can make things look completely different. You look great hun
October 3, 2013
You look wonderful! Your incisions have healed so nice! I so understand about the boob thing!!! me and hubby have to fight over who loves them the mostest! Lol. Is been 10 months and is still like Christmas everyday :) love the girls lol
October 18, 2013
Just read your entire story! You look so amazing and I love your writing, your positive attitude and outlook. Happy continued healing!!
UPDATED FROM upstyle
1 month post
Today is flattest I have ever been :)) Whoohoo!!!
Woke up this morning at 7am and felt different in a good way. I removed my binder and couldn't believe how FLAT my stomach is. This is by far the flattest I have ever been since my surgery. There is hope ladies!!! :)
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