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8 days PO, gym trial....
So I had my week checkup on Tuesday, he said I looked great and was healing great...he took out the sutchers in my upper abs and told me I could start wearing a spanxx tanktop for only 12 hours a day - I was ecstatic! He also told me to start massaging but let me tell you - IT HURTS! My abs are still super sore to touch...like I did a 3 hour ab workout! He told me I was good to start working out (regularly again) and I am actually writing this from my treadmill! I came to the gym yesterday and it honestly hurt to 'bounce' at all so I did the elliptical and paid attention to my posture! I'm gonna do the same today...only 45-60 minutes and nothing super intense, but just something to get me moving and hopefully help with swelling! Anyways...I went to work without anything on and planned to wear my spanxx to bed from now on since he said 12 hours is all I need BUT I have a crease in my stomach from my pants! Just a heads up! I should have just worn the so anx during the day so I have some sort of barrier between my clothes and my stomach! ( just a FYI for everyone else!). I'll keep you posted because I definitely think the crease will go away, but I definitely don't want to screw this up so regardless of what the doc says, I'll prolly wear a spanxx tank everyday!
Ok, so I've read about the hardness that people experience in their stomach after this procedure, anyone out there that's been through this give me a heads up on what to expect or how to help alleviate it? It's not all over, just in certain spots! Not sure if it's from working out, taking the compression garment off or what but it def makes me a little nervous!! Please if anyone has any input it's greatly appreciated!!
Ok, so I've read about the hardness that people experience in their stomach after this procedure, anyone out there that's been through this give me a heads up on what to expect or how to help alleviate it? It's not all over, just in certain spots! Not sure if it's from working out, taking the compression garment off or what but it def makes me a little nervous!! Please if anyone has any input it's greatly appreciated!!
5 day post op pics
Day 5 post op
Feeling fine...walked around a lot the last two days and I can definitely notice the swelling subsiding this morning! I've read so many reviews about swelling lasting up to three months so honestly I'm not even too worried about it..I got the procedure done in September so I'd have all winter to heal and make sure everything was flat before next spring!
I'll be honest though, I'm getting SO sick of this damn garment! I don't know why they gave me a garment with long shorts but I'm definitely asking for an exchange at my 1 week checkup! Hopefully he doesn't make me wear it a full month! I'd cry! Haha
I have an ultrasound massage included in my procedure schedule for the three week post op appointment that I'm also not looking forward too! Lol hopefully I'm healed a little more because although I feel fine, my stomach is still really sore to the touch so a massage there would def hurt at this point!
I'll be honest though, I'm getting SO sick of this damn garment! I don't know why they gave me a garment with long shorts but I'm definitely asking for an exchange at my 1 week checkup! Hopefully he doesn't make me wear it a full month! I'd cry! Haha
I have an ultrasound massage included in my procedure schedule for the three week post op appointment that I'm also not looking forward too! Lol hopefully I'm healed a little more because although I feel fine, my stomach is still really sore to the touch so a massage there would def hurt at this point!
Provider Review
Dr. Edgar Balleras
An update on Dr. Ballernas - he's amazing! He was so meticulous and took his time with everything. The procedure went well and he just called to check in on me and gave me his private cell number to call if I have any questions before I see him next Tuesday for my one week follow up! Always nice to know a doctor cares and you aren't just another patient to them!