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6.5weeks post op
I am so happy with my results, and for the first time ever, I love my body! I am so grateful to Dr Ritz for changing my life!
I can start reducing the time in the body garment over the next 2 weeks, and wear any bra I like (sports bra recommend for physical activity).
I’m still taping my scars and removing the tape every 3-4days to massage vitamin E cream to help breakdown the scar. There is no more pain at the surgery sites, but I do feel a slight burning sensation around my back/hips when moving from different positions as the nerves that were cut in the body lift are a bit confused and will settle down as the heal.
My surgeon said there will be a little bit of rebound swelling after coming out of the garment, but this should settle over the next few months. I’m currently stuck at home due to a city COVID lockdown, and I can’t wait to be able to get to the shops to be able to buy a new wardrobe!!
I can start reducing the time in the body garment over the next 2 weeks, and wear any bra I like (sports bra recommend for physical activity).
I’m still taping my scars and removing the tape every 3-4days to massage vitamin E cream to help breakdown the scar. There is no more pain at the surgery sites, but I do feel a slight burning sensation around my back/hips when moving from different positions as the nerves that were cut in the body lift are a bit confused and will settle down as the heal.
My surgeon said there will be a little bit of rebound swelling after coming out of the garment, but this should settle over the next few months. I’m currently stuck at home due to a city COVID lockdown, and I can’t wait to be able to get to the shops to be able to buy a new wardrobe!!
3 weeks post op
This week I have been able to start little walks, standing much less hunched which is great!
My surgeon advised that I can now stop sleeping in the v-position to allow the tummy muscles to stretch to help get me back to upright when standing. I was a bit sore in the abdominal muscles after the first night of removing some of the pillows but better the next day as the muscles stretched.
I’m now allowed to start lifting my arm above my head which means I’ll be able to wash my hair properly.
The swelling around my tummy has gone down so much in the last week and I’m already so happy with the results!
I’m loving my new boobs!
My surgeon advised that I can now stop sleeping in the v-position to allow the tummy muscles to stretch to help get me back to upright when standing. I was a bit sore in the abdominal muscles after the first night of removing some of the pillows but better the next day as the muscles stretched.
I’m now allowed to start lifting my arm above my head which means I’ll be able to wash my hair properly.
The swelling around my tummy has gone down so much in the last week and I’m already so happy with the results!
I’m loving my new boobs!
Week 2
Day 8
Ride home from hospital was a little uncomfortable but so good to be home with my family.
Starting to get the sensation of a “dead arm / pins and needles” around the bum and lower back.
Walking very hunched like an old woman.
Mild spasm in right breast/peck but not as painful anymore.
Day 9
Able to move more and preferred to be walking to give back/bum a rest from sitting/laying.
Normal appetite now which is great!
Slightly less hunched today.
Still very sore to move from laying to sitting position - I am rolling over to my side then try to push using arms so less strain on the tummy muscle stitches.
Muscle stitches feel more prominent today which means the surrounding swelling is starting to go down.
Day 10
Getting better every day - only feeling painful at the end of the 6 hours once the pain killers have worn off.
Getting to the point of wanting to do more to help around the house.
Muscle stitches starting to get a little more sore when standing, but I’m standing a lot more.
Spend most of the day sitting and just need to lay down intermittently.
Day 11
Not much different to report today.
Day 12
First shower since procedure - felt a little nauseous after (heat, not being in the binder).
Love my new boobs - really happy with the size and glad I went for the larger 650cc.
Waist is so much smaller without the excess skin despite all the swelling and there is less bruising than I thought so can’t wait to see the final results in a few months!
Dressing change at my surgeons office - having the dressings removed and cleaned wasn’t too uncomfortable as most of the nerve endings are still numb, but the strangest sensation was cleaning my new belly button- weird yucky sensation felt like the cotton tip was cleaning through to my spine. Started to feel a bit nauseous and needed to deep breathe.
The nurses applied new dressings on all the incisions to help with scar minimization.
Definitely prefer the feeling and support of having the garment on.
Day 13
Feeling better again today. Having to start cleaning and putting antibiotic cream on the new belly button incision- still the weird yucky sensation.
Needing less pain killers today - only had 2 doses. Still on the gut protectant and daily blood thinner injections.
Able to move around a bit more to do some light housework. Still quite bent over in posture.
Day 14
Walking around a lot more today and standing much more upright. Good feeling slightly more useful around the house!
Don’t really enjoy the daily sponge bath which involves removing the binder garment as this is providing lots of support to my tummy muscles and then having to clean/apply antibiotic cream to the new belly button - not a nice sensation!
This “pins and needles” sensation around the bum/back has reduced significantly now.
The garment/binder is starting to feel a bit looser too - combination of material stretching and the swelling going down.
Still wearing my compression socks to reduce the risk of blood clots.
Still sleeping upright on my back in a bent position with pillows under my knees. Definitely getting better every day :)
Ride home from hospital was a little uncomfortable but so good to be home with my family.
Starting to get the sensation of a “dead arm / pins and needles” around the bum and lower back.
Walking very hunched like an old woman.
Mild spasm in right breast/peck but not as painful anymore.
Day 9
Able to move more and preferred to be walking to give back/bum a rest from sitting/laying.
Normal appetite now which is great!
Slightly less hunched today.
Still very sore to move from laying to sitting position - I am rolling over to my side then try to push using arms so less strain on the tummy muscle stitches.
Muscle stitches feel more prominent today which means the surrounding swelling is starting to go down.
Day 10
Getting better every day - only feeling painful at the end of the 6 hours once the pain killers have worn off.
Getting to the point of wanting to do more to help around the house.
Muscle stitches starting to get a little more sore when standing, but I’m standing a lot more.
Spend most of the day sitting and just need to lay down intermittently.
Day 11
Not much different to report today.
Day 12
First shower since procedure - felt a little nauseous after (heat, not being in the binder).
Love my new boobs - really happy with the size and glad I went for the larger 650cc.
Waist is so much smaller without the excess skin despite all the swelling and there is less bruising than I thought so can’t wait to see the final results in a few months!
Dressing change at my surgeons office - having the dressings removed and cleaned wasn’t too uncomfortable as most of the nerve endings are still numb, but the strangest sensation was cleaning my new belly button- weird yucky sensation felt like the cotton tip was cleaning through to my spine. Started to feel a bit nauseous and needed to deep breathe.
The nurses applied new dressings on all the incisions to help with scar minimization.
Definitely prefer the feeling and support of having the garment on.
Day 13
Feeling better again today. Having to start cleaning and putting antibiotic cream on the new belly button incision- still the weird yucky sensation.
Needing less pain killers today - only had 2 doses. Still on the gut protectant and daily blood thinner injections.
Able to move around a bit more to do some light housework. Still quite bent over in posture.
Day 14
Walking around a lot more today and standing much more upright. Good feeling slightly more useful around the house!
Don’t really enjoy the daily sponge bath which involves removing the binder garment as this is providing lots of support to my tummy muscles and then having to clean/apply antibiotic cream to the new belly button - not a nice sensation!
This “pins and needles” sensation around the bum/back has reduced significantly now.
The garment/binder is starting to feel a bit looser too - combination of material stretching and the swelling going down.
Still wearing my compression socks to reduce the risk of blood clots.
Still sleeping upright on my back in a bent position with pillows under my knees. Definitely getting better every day :)
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