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44 Years Young and Still Look 3 Months Pregnant! - Miami, FL
UPDATED FROM maz2
16 days post
Swelling seems to be decreasing :-)
maz2January 22, 2015
WORTH IT$12,900
Hi everyone! I hope you are all well and healing just fine. I am doing better as each day passes. I am about 85% straight at the moment. Yesterday was the turning point for that and I thought today maybe I would be more straight but I am not. Pretty much the same as yesterday! For me, the not standing straight has been the most frustrating. I just want to walk tall again grrrr! When was the magic week that you guys could stand straight? My doc has okayed me to resume my normal activities. I cannot exercise though. I did have to remind my hubby that just because she said that yesterday it won't be instant. He did actually think I would be back to all normality after those magic words lol. I will be having the ultrasound massage at the docs office next week, has anyone had that? I am looking forward to shifting some of the swelling from the lipo sites. I will be honest though, even with the swelling now, it looks much better than pre-op! I'm not complying! I don't have any pics today, I will take some tomorrow after my shower. I am trying very hard to keep my abs engaged. My doc mentioned that sometimes the muscles can heal slack if you have had lazy abs prior. No way I want to go back there again so I am engaging my abs all the time. My muscles don't feel so tight anymore it's just the skin. I feel if I stand straight I will tear in two! I have a problem with one foot, which swells sometimes due to blood poisoning in the vein many, many years ago. The swelling flares up after a flight and of course after this surgery. I was cleared yesterday by my nurse to take a diuretic and it has taken care of that. I feel much better. Anyway, like I said today was pretty much like yesterday so I will sign off now. Have a good night ladies and I'll post pics tomorrow :-)
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UPDATED FROM maz2
15 days post
Third post op check up today!!
maz2January 22, 2015
Hi ladies! I had my third post op visit today. All went well :-) I am healing great if not pretty swollen. The great thing is, the nurse and Dr said I will continue to shrink! That was music to my ears! I had my stitches from the incision and bb removed and the nurse, who is also fantastic cleaned me up. She said I was good to go without steri strips but I asked her would she put some on just for peace if mind for me. I managed to snap some pics after my shower today so I will post them. I am still swollen and will be having a treatment next week back at the surgery center to take down some swelling. Well, I am beat now after walking to Starbucks and making dinner so will now take myself to my bedroom and relax in the recliner. My rented recliner will go back on Monday, I would say that has been a must for me. Anyway ladies keep well and happy healing to all :-)
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January 22, 2015
AMAZING RESULTS!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE your belly button. I am so excited and glad I picked Dr. Yee. Thanks so much for posting pics.
January 22, 2015
Thank you!!! I am so pleased! I will keep posting pics of my progress. Glad you have yours booked with her. You certainly won't be disappointed!
January 22, 2015
Thank you:-) I'm so Excited. You look amazing..... Cant wait to join the flat Side!!!!!! 2 more months to go. I kicked my smoking habit now Im trying to lose 20 pounds before surgery. I know I can do it.
January 22, 2015
You can do it girl! Just think of what you will look like. I'm two weeks out and happy now. I'll be delighted in a few months :-) I really have to be honest too. I have only felt discomfort no pain. It has been a pleasure from start to finish. I had a little filler in my cheeks today and found that more painful! Lol I will be watching out for you.x
January 22, 2015
your tummy (& boobs) look amazing!! I read something about swelling but I don't see any swelling in your pics.
January 22, 2015
Thanks! Yes, my Dr said I was swollen. Maybe I took those pics at a good angle :-) Anyway all is well up to now thank goodness! I wish I could stand straight though, a little frustrating. I am sure it will come though :-)
January 22, 2015
How much drainage was in your drains when they were able to be removed? And what are the foam pads were you wearing on the lipo areas?
January 22, 2015
The most drainage I got was 25cc and that was in one drain. The other didn't put anymore than 15cc out. The foam pads as I understand are to keep the shape more under my CG. I will wear them for one more week then have the ultrasound massage my Doc recommended. They are just pieces of square foam that they cut into oval shapes to fit over my flanks.
UPDATED FROM maz2
12 days post
Swell Hell with a vengeance!! :-(
maz2January 19, 2015
I am officially in Swell Hell :-( I was cleaning my tummy button a suture area today and managed to take a few pics. I will post them. I look like a balloon! My tummy feels semi hard and it doesn't have the water bed affect so I hope I don't have a Seroma, but if I do nothing I can do about that. I will be seeing my fabulous lady surgeon on Wed which I am happy about so I shall know then. Also, I managed to get a little gunk from my tummy button today there us no redness or odor so I'm pleased about that too! It feels weird to try and clean it properly because I can't feel it! Any off you ladies think that too? I went to a convention today but stepped directly from the car straight to a wheel chair so that was good. I didn't exert myself. Some ladies on here ae doing laundry and cleaning!! My tummy muscles feel great and I do not have any pain :-) J just want this swelling to go away! Please tell me this is normal. Anyway I am going back onto my salads and protein for a while it makes me feel more comfortable. I shall tackle my fatless face another day. Oh no, I have just tried to upload my pics and I can't find them! I shall take some more tomorrow if I can bear to look :-(
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January 19, 2015
You could add nuts, seeds or avocado if you are worried about being too thin.
January 21, 2015
Yes, I cut the grains out and just added avocado and nuts. I feel much better :-)
January 21, 2015
You needed to good fats and some calories back in there. Glad you are feeling better.
January 19, 2015
Wheelchairs are so great in the first 2 weeks. I used one to go shopping, I could only dust at mid height, put the light clothes on to wash.
Belly button; couldn't bear to look at it at first! Felt numb and firm.
My swelling started just above bb down to incision, all centred and more of a bulge/balloon in my lower abs..akin to early pregnancy look. My lower abs needed the most stitching though. The swelling went down near the bb first. It is gradually decreasing in my 4th week. It used to swell at 3pm, now it is 7pm.
Glad you are pain free : - )
Like Matea2 says, nuts,seeds and avocados have been good.
January 21, 2015
My swelling has subsided a little and I can feel a difference in how my CG fits. I can get my hand under there now :-)
January 21, 2015
That always pleases. I have managed to start deflating again...I am up and down. Tonight, not too bad. I even took my garment off for a lie down and scar oil session.
Pleased for you.
January 19, 2015
I'm almost 6 weeks post op and the belly button numbness is still there. I've been using Vitamin E and Bio Oil on the belly button and it DOES feel very weird when touching. I'm still hard and numb all around the area of the belly button but can tell it is slowly getting better. Hope this helps!
January 21, 2015
Hi! I am used to the weird feeling now, thank goodness! It takes me half the time to shower and clean my bb. Hope you continue to heal well!
January 21, 2015
any new pics:)
January 21, 2015
Hi! I have laid low for a few days. Have been feeling like a beach ball on legs! lol My swelling has subsided a little and I am not treating myself like a china doll so much. I will be seeing Dr. Yee today for my two week check so before I jump in the shower I will get some pics and at the docs office if I can. Are you doing ok? Still excited?
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