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13 wks Post Op-new pics
UPDATED FROM BYOUtiful22
4 months post
15 weeks PO
WORTH IT$9,000
I miss seeing that upper abdominal definition, and keep hoping and praying it's still swelling. I STILL can't fit in some of my pants, tight on my waist and thighs...so weird. I felt more comfortable in a bikini BEFORE, even though I'm still happy I did this. I've been starving, working out, dieting, still can't lose one pound. it's weird. I was ecstatic to find bathing suits that cover the scar, at least. HURRAH!!! If the BB scar wasn't there, I'd feel a LOT better, but OH Well....its a journey. Still glad I did it!
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UPDATED FROM BYOUtiful22
3 months post
I'm sure as heck hoping I'm still having some...
I'm sure as heck hoping I'm still having some swelling. My tummy isn't flat, although, I'll admit, I look MUCH better!!! I still don't regret it in the least, but I do still have some weird indents on my right side. I can't get them to really show up in a picture, but I see my PS Wed and can't wait to ask her what the deal is.
I've been running a few weeks now, I'm back to pilates and teaching bellydance. I REALLY wish my incision line was straight, because none of my bathing suits will cover the right side. My incision does rise slightly on the right side, and it keeps every bathing suit from covering;(
I am trying on suits tonight, because next weekend will be my first beach trip. Lucky for me, it is with my BFF who knows all, and I guess I don't even care if you can see the scar, I'm only worried about covering up so I don't end up with a worse scar. I think sun exposure can make it worse.
I've been eating really clean for a month, and still way a pound more than I did pre surgery, so I'm getting very discouraged...but even with that being said. The internal balls are gone and the stretch marks are gone, and I said if those were gone, I'd be happy....and so, I am.
I am just a little surprised at how far I am from where I was as far as stamina and endurance, and I REALLY want to lose the 5 excess pounds I had gained during the holidays before surgery. GRRRRRR
All in all, it's a long recovery, but I'm still SO happy I did this. OH and the BA, I'm totally getting used to, and very happy with that, too! YAY!
Now, if the swelling would go away! (At least, I hope it's swelling!)
I've been running a few weeks now, I'm back to pilates and teaching bellydance. I REALLY wish my incision line was straight, because none of my bathing suits will cover the right side. My incision does rise slightly on the right side, and it keeps every bathing suit from covering;(
I am trying on suits tonight, because next weekend will be my first beach trip. Lucky for me, it is with my BFF who knows all, and I guess I don't even care if you can see the scar, I'm only worried about covering up so I don't end up with a worse scar. I think sun exposure can make it worse.
I've been eating really clean for a month, and still way a pound more than I did pre surgery, so I'm getting very discouraged...but even with that being said. The internal balls are gone and the stretch marks are gone, and I said if those were gone, I'd be happy....and so, I am.
I am just a little surprised at how far I am from where I was as far as stamina and endurance, and I REALLY want to lose the 5 excess pounds I had gained during the holidays before surgery. GRRRRRR
All in all, it's a long recovery, but I'm still SO happy I did this. OH and the BA, I'm totally getting used to, and very happy with that, too! YAY!
Now, if the swelling would go away! (At least, I hope it's swelling!)
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UPDATED FROM BYOUtiful22
3 months post
Here we go, hoping week 14 is the magic one;)
Here we go, hoping week 14 is the magic one;)
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April 26, 2013
I can't believe there's still some swelling, I must admit I'm scared for when I go through it!
April 26, 2013
You look awesome! I have the indent thing too and I believe it's due to swelling and clothing compressing in odd patterns. The weight gain must be swelling, you prob have 3-5 pounds from that alone. Also, remember that your implants weigh approx 2 pounds give or take an ounce. That is based on a 240cc implant. So subtract that from your scale weight ;)
April 26, 2013
well, the 2 pounds does make me feel better;) Lourdes, really? I wore that compression thing religiously! So, have you asked. Those indentions are here to stay? well, that's depressing. I got this surgery so I could bellydance without thinking about those dang stretch marks, now those indentions are very noticeable when I do certain movements. SIGH. OH well, still happy!
April 26, 2013
Oh yes, those suckers add a good couple of pounds. There is an online conversion toll to calculate their weight. The last time I saw the PS said it was swelling and will pass. My intention is actually where my clothes put most pressure (button, zipper, etc).
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