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Mommy makeovers are indeed a physical and emotional journey.
You feel a pain? Something looks a little swollen? Random tingles? Staring at your body to see if something looks web or uneven..did I bend over to far, should I have not picked up that slightly heavy item, was my light cardio at the gym not light enough?
So my latest panic is the result of a very tender/painful spot at the top of my torso (inferior to the sternum). I’m usually not too worried about pains in the torso since the surgery. But this is smack dab in the middle of my abs at the top. I had been feeling great, back in the gym and keeping inline with low intensity exercise and doing medium intensity with no jumping. I’ve been doing that for about 1.5 weeks.
Well, this pain I’m feeling now started yesterday. So now I’m thinking that I may have over done it yesterday. I lifted up two car seats to install in a car and wonder if I popped something. No! I did not hear or feel anything pop. Just concerned because it is in the center and a new ‘pain’. Rather than post a question here, I’ve put in a call to my PS to ask someone in the office.
Fingers crossed (again!) that I haven’t messed up something.
Long Overdue Update
So, an update! I’m fly! Loving the results still! Hmm...before I mentioned something about a small amount of drainage coming from my belly button area. Went in to get it checked out and all was deemed fine and normal. Since then, the drainage has stopped.
Can I just say...my TT incision looks AWESOME!!! Practically invisible!!! I am still having some issue with the far right side of the incision. The area where the drain was and around it just doesn’t seem to want to completely heal. I had it checked out a week or so ago. I was told to hold off on scar treatment to that little area for now...sigh...
Speaking of scar treatment. I’ve been wearing Siligan Strips on the TT incision and under the breasts. Again, the scars are practically invisible now. So I can only imagine what the scar treatment will do.
How do I feel? Great! Walking up straight, sleeping feels normal, a bit stiff in the morning. Back in the gym with some cardio. I am still taking it easy though.
I have ditched ALL of my bras practically. Everything I own is either too small or my size with lots of padding! I knew I’d get this done a while ago. So I saved all of my VS bras from pregnancy just in case they were the right size. Who buys a 34 DDD bra WITH PADDING?!?! Me! That’s who! On a recent trip to VS, they measured me at a 34 DD (previously I was a 34D). It’s interesting how sizes work. Yes...look at that first photo...34D (I wouldn’t have guessed that).
My trip to VS? I stayed there for 1.5 hours trying on half the store. There were so many things that I’d never dare to try on due to my tummy or breast size. Now??? I had to contain myself from buying lingerie because everything fit so well!
Someone here mentioned Target...I went there one cold night for PAPER and ended up in the swim suit section trying on swimsuits. It waS REFRESHING to decide against swimsuits not because of how they fit, but something silly like...the color. And yes! I did buy one (and no paper lol)
One more thing to stress about....
Now, my stress....I’ve noticed just today, I have some clear drainage from my belly button...no pain and no odor. But now I’m worried about a seroma. I will definitely call the doctor in the morning although I know he isn’t in the office on Friday. I thought about calling the on call number tonight.....but I don’t not want to seem like I’m worried about every small thing. So I’m guessing I will just stress til the morning :(
Provider Review
Dr Hsu’s prices may be higher than others but this would not be the time to sacrifice quality! And high quality is exactly what you are getting with Dr Hsu! From the initial appointments thru to follow-up appointments, he and his staff are awesome! He is very thoughtful in all that he does and make sure that you are informed and clear. He appears to have a great understanding of how different skin tones play into scar recovery and how culture plays a role in enhancements. I truly get the sense that he practices based on evidence. If you are a person of color...let me just say...my scar looks amazing and it has only been one month!! Hardly visible! You have a question about anything? There is never an issue with reaching out to the office by phone, email (or even text in one case!) to get answers! Once I called the nurse line on a Saturday at 8a. Dr. Hsu was calling me back directly by 8:02a! He and his office are truly there with you every step of the way! All of this to say...you get why you pay for! Yes, there are less expensive options in the area. But, researching a few, having a consult with a few, choosing to go with Hsu...best decision ever! LOVE my mommy made over body!