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Loving the New Look
UPDATED FROM sharonsusan
2 months post
I haven't posted since week 7 because I haven't...
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I haven't posted since week 7 because I haven't had substantial chances. Will post my 9 week photos in a few days. In all I have lost 2.5" on my waist. I've had to take in the waist of some of my pre TT clothes. The numbness hasn't improved as much as before and it's mainly in area below my belly button. Still getting much swelling by the afternoon. I'm attributing it to the increased activity such as biking, walking and several minutes of jogging on the treadmill. Still wearing my binder when at home. I read on this website that the scar is the worst at 8/9 weeks, so I'm looking forward to the improvement. So at almost 9 weeks, my biggest complaint would be the afternoon swelling.
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UPDATED FROM sharonsusan
1 month post
POD week 7. At my 6 week Dr visit I was given the...
POD week 7. At my 6 week Dr visit I was given the ok to discontinue wearing my binder. My happiness was short lived because I spend most of my days wearing it. Without it, by mid day my swelling begins to return. Of course it's not like week 3, but after waking up to a near flat stomach, it's very disappointing. On the up side, more feeling is returning and I'm able to walk several miles a day. This week I even jogged a minute or two. First thing in the morning I am able to see two indentations below my breast. Some abdominal definition. I'm back to losing patience. I can't wait to be flat from morning to end. In the mean time I'm focusing on my walking.
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April 26, 2013
I'm so glad u posted! My surgery was march 8& I'm more bliated than I was at week 4, very frustrating! I have been walkin 2.5 miles 2 times a day & I'm eating ok but I always am so bloated :/
May 1, 2013
Great job on the walking mexmami. I worked for a Dr several years ago, and he always recommended brisk walking to his patients. I love to walk and I've worn a pedometer everyday for several years. It motivates me. Keep up the good work and wearing your binder while at home will make you feel better. I'm still wearing mine at night because I love how flat I am in the morning (doesn't last bast noon).
April 26, 2013
Unfortunately, (from others experience) i think we have to deal with the swelling for months. Yesterday i was the most swollen and decided to measure to see the difference from one of my flattest days and it was only an inch and a half! Felt like and looked like a lot more! I think this summer i will buy one of those wraps to go with the bathing suit just in case its needed at the beach or pool!
UPDATED FROM sharonsusan
1 month post
POD 6 weeks and 2 days. Yea! Dr gave me the ok to...
POD 6 weeks and 2 days. Yea! Dr gave me the ok to discontinue wearing my binder. He said many women continue wearing it when feeling bloated. I wore mine at evening and night the last two days. My Dr gave me the ok to exercise with the exception of crunches and stretching of the abdomen. My energy has returned 100% and I'm looking forward to hiking and biking. Yesterday I wore a bikini out in public. Boy did I feel so wonderful. My husband complimented me several times. I am super happy with the results in spite of the swelling. I think the swelling is about 75% gone (at least first thing in the morning) I never thought I'd get to this stage in my recovery. Recent surgeries, you will be there soon enough. Look at all the after pictures and no you will be there too!
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April 20, 2013
Yay! Thanks for putting up those before pics! It is amazing how the old stretched out belly makes you look older. You have an amazing bod and now your belly matches! If you didnt say your age i would have guessed you were in your 20s!
May 2, 2013
Thank you FitChick for your compliment. My dad and his metabolism gets most of the credit.
April 20, 2013
You look fantastic. I'm glad you decided to go for it. You'll get to enjoy your new body for the rest of your life. All the best to you.
April 21, 2013
You look amazing! I am 31 and would trade bodies with you in a heartbeat! I also had half the pregnancies that you did!. Great job!!!!!!!
May 1, 2013
Thank you for the compliment 100lb. And congratulations for your weight loss. I am just happy for all of us. We all look better than we did before, and that's all that matters.
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