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2 months PO update and pictures in my first bikini!!!! :))
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
I was a bad girl, but it felt so good! (wink)
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!
Today is flattest I have ever been :)) Whoohoo!!!
Provider Review
I had 3 surgeries at once with Dr. Hochstein. BL/BA, tummy tuck with muscle repair and rhinoplasty. My first consultation with him and I knew he was the doctor for me. His calm and firm demeanour made a great impression on me and I just love all his scars placements and result. Not to mention he creates the cutest belly buttons. I am totally in love with my breasts and tummy. This man is a true artist! I will wait to post a review on my rhinoplasty as it is still swollen and the columella is causing me some concern. I did email the office about it, and they were extremely responsive telling me that at 5 weeks the nose isn't even close to its final shape and that, just like my stomach and breasts I will end up loving my result. So far Dr. Hochstein has been right on on everything I will trust the process. You can't go wrong with Dr. Hochstein. +++++UPDATE 3/28/16+++++ Ended up being EXTREMELY unhappy with my rhino and have a revision scheduled with another surgeon. Please see separate review i posted for my nose.