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It’s Really Happening!
UPDATED FROM Diligent625836
2 months post
6 weeks po! This is the sweet spot!
Hi girls! Ahhh.. finally reached 6 weeks and I must say I feel pretty close to normal! I do still have a little swelling here and there and tire earlier than pre surgery but I feel 100% better. The tightness is still there but it’s not like it was in prior weeks, it’s more of a “comfortable” tightness. My scar is looking better too, still a ways to go on that though. I’m doing exercises but keeping an work to a minimum. Eating clean and started stretching again. Now let’s talk boobs. My pesky right boob is started to heal! And I feel like the more they dropped and fluffed the bigger they got. I don’t mind it at all, they can fluff all they want! I’m putting vitamin e oil on everywhere even my incisions, I heard this works! So all of you ladies waiting for the magical week it’s definitely week 6 for me, it may be 7 or 8 for others. I’ve learned to not compare recovery’s because we all hea differently but one thing for sure is we will all keep looking better and better with time. I never thought I’d get to say that. Happy healing ladies, prayers for all of you. Keep updating your stories! I enjoy reading the journey you’re on!
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1 month post
33 days or so post op-
So I’m a little over 30 dpo. Overall happy that I look better than I used too however, for the money I spent I am a little unsatisfied with a few things. I waited so long for this surgery and finally came up with the money only to still feel self conscious about some things. My TT scar goes way up on my hips so pretty much any bottoms whether panties or swim suit shows the scar unless I pull them way up like granny panties. But one of the big readings I went through all of this pain is to throw out those granny panties! And my poor right nipple that’s irregular shaped, not to mention my wound under that same boob that just won’t heal. I have “ pleating” in my sides ( I forgot to take pics) but hopefully that at least goes away. I’m trying to stay positive and not sound ungrateful because I know it could be so much worse but I’m only human. I’ve always had very low self esteem and no self confidence when it came to my body so just wanted this to really work out. On a brighter note, I do like how my boobs look in my tops though!! I am standing 100% straight up. I’m still getting very tired by around 6:00 pm or so and still a little tender in my lipo area. Oh! Forgot to mention one other thing, my pubic area that sticks out further than my belly, never thought I’d get to say that Lol! I’m hoping everyone that is healing is doing well or getting better! I also wish those that are about to have surgery the greatest experience!
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July 1, 2021
I hate that we are so critical and hard on ourselves. I think you look absolutely amazing. Even if that small amount of scar shows there are many things I've thought of doing if part of mine shows. Temporary tattoo, henna, or a real tattoo but who knows you're so early in this healing in a year your scar may be so light and thin you won't even notice it. Your tummy looks perfect!! I pray that spot on your boob heals up quickly for you. Your boobs look great too, I think because the incisions are still so fresh you're thinking that one nipple is worse than it really is. Once those scars heal and lighten, I really think and pray you'll love your results! These procedures take so much time and patience, it is really rough on our emotions! Especially because we have all invested so much money, time, energy, and the healing process ugh!! Time will heal you perfectly and to me you look fabulous already!!! Lot's of hugs and healing prayers to you. Healing prayers for all our mama's taking this journey.
July 1, 2021
I really appreciate your kind words, they really lifted my spirits. That is suck a great idea about a scar cover up, I already have several tattoos so I could probably have my guy come up with a really pretty one to cover up my scar! And thank you for the prayers, my right breast has been hurting but I think it’s at least not getting any worse. I do think you’re right about the scars around the nipples getting lighter over time, that will be so great. Your results are looking absolutely beautiful and I can’t wait to watch them keep getting better over time. Thank you again for taking time to lift a mama up! Happy healing and prayers for you too!
July 1, 2021
I remember after my first cosmetic surgery (my boobs), I had a lot of things I was unhappy with.. some turned out to be very warranted and even had a revision (and another one I will plan here possibly in the next few years).. but one thing I also learned is that so much healing and changes happen in the first 6 months after surgery.. and when you think about it, even changes that may look great to others, we are critical over because we really need to get used to our new bodies m literally get used to being in our own skin again.. don't feel bad at all about feeling that way but also realize this is also part of the normal process and many of the issues you have, you will learn to love and accept as part of your new body.. but the issues you still aren't happy with can always be revised too.. oh and btw, the pleating on the hips are 100% normal part of healing so that part will smooth out with time. I hope you feel better soon. Love the new update pics too! You're looking AMAZING!!
July 2, 2021
Thank you, That makes me feel so
Much better. I’m sorry you’ve had complications with your surgeries but hope with it all gets better from here on out for you. I do think you look absolutely amazing.. your results are fantastic. I forget all about revision, just in case my scar doesn’t lighten up and I want it lower and my right nipple. I’ve also noticed my left nipple faces completely down and I have no feeling in it. So that may need corrected. But overall I’m grateful. And you’re right, we have to get used to our new skin we’re in and love it. Praying for the pain to stay away for you!
Much better. I’m sorry you’ve had complications with your surgeries but hope with it all gets better from here on out for you. I do think you look absolutely amazing.. your results are fantastic. I forget all about revision, just in case my scar doesn’t lighten up and I want it lower and my right nipple. I’ve also noticed my left nipple faces completely down and I have no feeling in it. So that may need corrected. But overall I’m grateful. And you’re right, we have to get used to our new skin we’re in and love it. Praying for the pain to stay away for you!
July 1, 2021
We are our own worst critic, I'm so sorry you are feeling this way, but can I just say you look amazing. We had our surgeries on the same day and the healing process has been a real roller coaster ride. But I do know that healing takes time and the body is going to change so much over the next 6 months, sometimes even with the swelling my incision looks like it's all in a weird place and swelling goes down some and it look better. We find things that only we notice and tend to pin point them out. If one things I've learned with this recovery is, trust the process and then if that fails there is always revisions. With time you will love all of your new body. When I'm pointing out things I have to check myself and remember what I was working with pre surgery and that no one body is perfect. These feelings are all normal, just have to patient, let the body heal and embrace it in the process. Again you look amazing, the pics are great!! BTW my Mons pubis is standing it's ground and reminding me the swelling is real, and it will be the last to go LOL. Continued good healing, you look great!
July 2, 2021
I agree! Yes it is a roller coaster that’s one thing that’s for sure. And thank you, you are looking amazing as well! Sometimes I find myself looking at others photos and I compare myself and I have to remind myself we all recover differently. Like you said, it’s important to be patient and let our bodies heal! Thank you for replying and still praying for happy healing for you!
July 7, 2021
Hi I'm just checking in with you to see how your boob is healing? I hope and pray it is doing much better.
July 8, 2021
Hi! I think it’s doing a tiny bit better, the silver cream is finally starting to work. But the area did continue to open up to about the size of a penny and my doctor says it could take weeks or even a few months to completely heal. Puts a damper on several trips I have coming up, lots of water time I’ll have to avoid. But grateful I’ll be on the beach looking way better than I used to! I’m excited for that. :-) Thank you for checking in! That’s really sweet. I hope you’re recovering well!
July 8, 2021
I'm so sorry you're having this hiccup in your recovery. I do unfortunately know this all too well sadly but I know with time, it will get better and you'll look back on all this and it will will just be a faint memory:) (my doc told me that yesterday at my latest post op anyway haha). My belly button probably won't be seeing any lakes/rivers/pools or sun for at least a year so I know how bad it sucks when you make plans based on where you expect to be in recovery... it is certainly a test of our patience right?!?
July 8, 2021
Thank you for that reassurance that this will all be a faint memory someday! And we all know how fast time flies. I’m definitely trying to stay positive and keep working out regardless of how I’m feeling emotionally. You are so right This whole thing is a huge test of our patience but we can do it!
July 9, 2021
Hello oh man that stubborn boob, I wish/hope/pray it heals faster. I'm so sorry, it's such a disappointment to have to change plans for vacation but you really are going to look absolutely fantastic on that beach! I am so thankful for you and all you have shared has been so helpful thank you. You rock that beach and enjoy your trips :)
July 9, 2021
Oh man I'm so sorry your belly button is still giving you trouble. I do hope it heals faster than expected. Your doctor is right we'll all look back on this next year at this time and be so happy we did it. It sucks going thru the extra bumps in the healing process that we all pray won't happen. You always have such great attitude and I thank you for sharing your journey with us. Extra Healing thoughts/prayers for you all. :)
July 9, 2021
Aww, thank you! It is discouraging but I know time heals all wounds! At least superficial ones. Lol. I’m going to make the best out of the trips and try and soak up the sun but will make sure my scars are well covered. I really appreciate your journey as well! I enjoy watching everyone’s beautiful transformations and grateful to get to read your stories.
UPDATED FROM Diligent625836
21 days post
21 days po!
I haven’t really updated bc no significant changes but the itching is crazy!! That’s why my stomach is so red in the picture. I just took my binder off and scratched away at my belly! My lipo areas are also extremely itchy and in between my boobs. Ugh, one thing after the next but still well worth it. They say beauty is painful and they weren’t lying!
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June 19, 2021
Oh so sorry about the itching. I have dry skin and unless I slather with lotion everyday it itches. So I guess I'm in for treat. Wow you're day 21 that is fantastic.I remember you were just going in. How bad was it? Congrats on day 21 I hope the itching stops now.
June 19, 2021
You are looking good, and healing nicely. I feel you on the itching when the garments come off you want to itch away. I literally have to slather myself with oil twice a day to survive the itch but it works. My husband makes fun of how shiny I am when done.
June 21, 2021
You look fantastic! I am dreading the coming of the itch. I got blisters from the tape and already have some itching from those. Did you try taking Benadryl? It seems to work for some people. I hope you get some relief!
June 22, 2021
Oh man I got a blood blister under the tape too. The had to peel the tape off, clean and put bacitracin and bandage it for me. I'm such a baby cry that thing hurt especially when she cut and removed to loose piece of skin. Praying none of us get any more of those. I want to buy a spray bottle to put oil in so my husband can spray me down :) Happy healing, this is a lot of work, but as we all know nothing ever comes easy. Love you my friends thank you so much I could never have done this without you all.
June 23, 2021
Those dang blood blisters! I love you all as well! This journey would be so much harder going through it all alone!
June 22, 2021
Thank you! I got blisters too! Lots of them, I just got rid of the last one a few days ago. I’m taking Benadryl at night and it helps! I’ve also started using coconut oil which is helping as well! You are looking great!!
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Let along when I was 2-3 weeks po! As crazy as it sounds it may even help you recover even faster since you’re moving around and busing up that stamina. I’ll keep you updated on embrace! I will start them Monday evening and will post pics throughout the duration of the time I use them!
starting to do the same. Heck we paid a lot of money for it, we have to embrace it and be nice to it :)