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7 mos out
Hi all. I wanted to update from my 6 month appointment. I haven't had a chance at all. And I have been bad with exercising. I have been so busy. But basically I have realized that in order for you to keep your tummy in shape you have to keep exercising and eating right.
My PS was impressed with my outcome for sure. He goes....you're flat. I'm like yeah a little bulge when I relax (as opposed to kinda tensing my muscles.) And he goes that is perfectly normal. He wanted to know exactly which exercises I did!
Anyway...what bothers me most about this right now is I hate bumping into things. It hurts my scar. And the little step off I have with extra skin...he says leave it...but he will fix it if it bothers me...they said give it time and come back later.
Human nature is ungrateful lol. Now I want that scar lightened! I can't stand it. My skin is tan and my scar is dark . What worked for you guys??? What should I do. Do scars mature and stop fading at certain point?
My PS was impressed with my outcome for sure. He goes....you're flat. I'm like yeah a little bulge when I relax (as opposed to kinda tensing my muscles.) And he goes that is perfectly normal. He wanted to know exactly which exercises I did!
Anyway...what bothers me most about this right now is I hate bumping into things. It hurts my scar. And the little step off I have with extra skin...he says leave it...but he will fix it if it bothers me...they said give it time and come back later.
Human nature is ungrateful lol. Now I want that scar lightened! I can't stand it. My skin is tan and my scar is dark . What worked for you guys??? What should I do. Do scars mature and stop fading at certain point?
6 months!!!
As my 6 month and my 6 month follow up final appointment approaches Im thinking all about my TT again. I wanted to write one final post. I was thinking of all the things I wish I had actually done. Even though not so many read my post anymore I don't like to leave things hanging. So I'm excited to hear what my PS will say about the so called extra skin above my scar and the looks of BB. If no revisions are offered I am cool with it.
Some things that are better and/or not 100 percent: Coughing and sneezing are just fine now! Just really deep coughing are hard if I get something stuck in my throat. I can lay on my belly just fine! A little sensitive by the scar where it hits my hip bone if it bumps. That little sore spot is still there. It hurts with strenuous activity, exercise or laughing hard. Planks and push-ups are just fine! Core has gotten alot stronger. I do alot of deep ab muscles exercises...(stomach vacuums). So in turn this has helped my belly bulge ALOT. I still have a minor bulge but it's so much better. Im fine with it . Eating right, doing abs, and cardio and yoga stretches help alot. Granted I can slouch and relax and make my belly look 5 mos pregnant haha. I do not like my belly button but honestly it has gotten better... definitely more sunken in as the swelling went down. My scars are a nice thin line but sooo dark. My friend pointed out this too. So that's just me and I know it takes time. The silicone did crap for me and I am going to try Vit e and what about skin bleach creams? Gonna ask the ps.
So some of the things I wish I knew and some advice for those going into TT:
-time time time. This surgery takes time. Everything gets better and better and better. There will be ups and downs . It will get worse and then better. Accept it. And try not to let your emotions run alongside with the swelling of yours. The swelling is like a rollercoaster. Focus on healing and not looking at your belly. Nothing can be revised anyway at this point.
-expectations- Now my ps did not make huge crazy promises and I wasn't expecting to be flat before going in. However, comparing my self to other women on realself really did a number on me. Everyone's body is different and beautiful in their own way. Accept it. Love your new self. I am sure it is better than what it was. Be grateful. Be happy. You're lucky you could have this surgery in the first place and you are lucky you didn't have any major complications. And I know expectations is a hard one because we spent alot of money on this and it's not like we saw a picture that said ok you will look like this and this is what you are paying for. Right?
-pick a PS who can do the job but someone you also like. I don't go to any drs, dentist, or obgyns that I don't like personally . I liked my PS right away. You have to be able to like their personality because when problems arise then you need to be able to discuss it without getting pissed off at your doctor. So yeah bedside manners count. And boy did I have complaints after complaints and my PS was always very reassuring without getting the least bit annoyed. Thinking back I must have been so annoying. Ha
-A TT is not the easy way out! I was so naive about this. Yes I knew recovery would be tough but I didn't realize I would have to WORK hard to get my muscles strong? again. Some don't have to I know. I really wished I had done ab exercises before the surgery. Having a strong core and pelvic floor will help you in the long run .
-it hurts so much more than a C-section
-build your community and friends here. They are there for you and you will need them because they are the ones who don't mind answering at odd hours and know exactly what you are going through. As supportive as my family and husband were...their ears will fall off at the amount of TT talk you will do. Plus my real self friends had some great advice and ideas.
-don't feel guilty. This I had such a hard time with. It's? not like you are changing what you were born with (not bashing women who do) but you are correcting your abs after all that they went through. You worked out and you did your best. And even if you didn't that's? okay because no amount of exercise will get rid of your skin.
-if you are a private person..or someone who doesn't want to tell the whole world. Be careful who you tell. Just think thoroughly and don't change? your mind after surgery because your emotions are out of whack. Last thing you want is drama or unnecessary comments.
Thank you everyone here for posting their stories and all the friends here. I'm not going to be checking notifications anymore but I will respond to DM. Happ healing everyone. :)
Some things that are better and/or not 100 percent: Coughing and sneezing are just fine now! Just really deep coughing are hard if I get something stuck in my throat. I can lay on my belly just fine! A little sensitive by the scar where it hits my hip bone if it bumps. That little sore spot is still there. It hurts with strenuous activity, exercise or laughing hard. Planks and push-ups are just fine! Core has gotten alot stronger. I do alot of deep ab muscles exercises...(stomach vacuums). So in turn this has helped my belly bulge ALOT. I still have a minor bulge but it's so much better. Im fine with it . Eating right, doing abs, and cardio and yoga stretches help alot. Granted I can slouch and relax and make my belly look 5 mos pregnant haha. I do not like my belly button but honestly it has gotten better... definitely more sunken in as the swelling went down. My scars are a nice thin line but sooo dark. My friend pointed out this too. So that's just me and I know it takes time. The silicone did crap for me and I am going to try Vit e and what about skin bleach creams? Gonna ask the ps.
So some of the things I wish I knew and some advice for those going into TT:
-time time time. This surgery takes time. Everything gets better and better and better. There will be ups and downs . It will get worse and then better. Accept it. And try not to let your emotions run alongside with the swelling of yours. The swelling is like a rollercoaster. Focus on healing and not looking at your belly. Nothing can be revised anyway at this point.
-expectations- Now my ps did not make huge crazy promises and I wasn't expecting to be flat before going in. However, comparing my self to other women on realself really did a number on me. Everyone's body is different and beautiful in their own way. Accept it. Love your new self. I am sure it is better than what it was. Be grateful. Be happy. You're lucky you could have this surgery in the first place and you are lucky you didn't have any major complications. And I know expectations is a hard one because we spent alot of money on this and it's not like we saw a picture that said ok you will look like this and this is what you are paying for. Right?
-pick a PS who can do the job but someone you also like. I don't go to any drs, dentist, or obgyns that I don't like personally . I liked my PS right away. You have to be able to like their personality because when problems arise then you need to be able to discuss it without getting pissed off at your doctor. So yeah bedside manners count. And boy did I have complaints after complaints and my PS was always very reassuring without getting the least bit annoyed. Thinking back I must have been so annoying. Ha
-A TT is not the easy way out! I was so naive about this. Yes I knew recovery would be tough but I didn't realize I would have to WORK hard to get my muscles strong? again. Some don't have to I know. I really wished I had done ab exercises before the surgery. Having a strong core and pelvic floor will help you in the long run .
-it hurts so much more than a C-section
-build your community and friends here. They are there for you and you will need them because they are the ones who don't mind answering at odd hours and know exactly what you are going through. As supportive as my family and husband were...their ears will fall off at the amount of TT talk you will do. Plus my real self friends had some great advice and ideas.
-don't feel guilty. This I had such a hard time with. It's? not like you are changing what you were born with (not bashing women who do) but you are correcting your abs after all that they went through. You worked out and you did your best. And even if you didn't that's? okay because no amount of exercise will get rid of your skin.
-if you are a private person..or someone who doesn't want to tell the whole world. Be careful who you tell. Just think thoroughly and don't change? your mind after surgery because your emotions are out of whack. Last thing you want is drama or unnecessary comments.
Thank you everyone here for posting their stories and all the friends here. I'm not going to be checking notifications anymore but I will respond to DM. Happ healing everyone. :)
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