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29, 100 Lb Weight Loss, and Three Kids Later, Finally Living my Dream :-) - Novi, MI
UPDATED FROM Newbodyfinally2015
1 month post
Pretty much back to normal, still have pain sometimes.
WORTH IT$15,000
As expected, sometimes I'm still having pain, weird sensations probably due to nerve regeneration. Also, my inner thighs are still sore from the lipo, and as you'll see in the photos, still lumpy and bumpy. My PS said it may take months for them to completely heal and become smaller. I'm still happy with them, and my expectations are realistic.
The small hole on my back closed shut, so now I'm completely healed all the way around. But I'm still on the look out for any reopenings due to "stitch spitting." The incisions that were on my inner thighs from the lipo each spit their stitches, so I know it's a possibility with my body lift incision as well.
Other than that, still trying to take it easy. Did a light 3 mile jog on my treadmill the other day and I felt great. Felt like I could do 3 more! I was surprised at how much my energy and endurance went up after having 12lbs removed. It's amazing. :-)
The small hole on my back closed shut, so now I'm completely healed all the way around. But I'm still on the look out for any reopenings due to "stitch spitting." The incisions that were on my inner thighs from the lipo each spit their stitches, so I know it's a possibility with my body lift incision as well.
Other than that, still trying to take it easy. Did a light 3 mile jog on my treadmill the other day and I felt great. Felt like I could do 3 more! I was surprised at how much my energy and endurance went up after having 12lbs removed. It's amazing. :-)
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UPDATED FROM Newbodyfinally2015
26 days post
Almost a month post op, still swollen
I'm back to work now, considering it was my long week (3-12 hour midnights in a row) I did fine. I'm off today, and I'm exhausted. I slept in until after noon. My body is obviously still recovering.
Otherwise I feel okay. My incision is healing well, except there's this one small spot on my back that is still scabbed and its leaking clear fluid. I'm not too concerned about it though.
I'm posting new pics to show there isn't much difference between a weeks time. I'm maybe slightly less swollen but not much.
Otherwise I feel okay. My incision is healing well, except there's this one small spot on my back that is still scabbed and its leaking clear fluid. I'm not too concerned about it though.
I'm posting new pics to show there isn't much difference between a weeks time. I'm maybe slightly less swollen but not much.
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February 1, 2015
You are healing wonderfully! I hope I heal that quickly. Im a bit nervous about the pain. I had a tt 20 yrs ago but this is different. I have 2 1/2 months to recoup, I teach college and take my summers off. You look just fabulous and I am so grateful fof your updates.
February 2, 2015
Thank you so much! I was told I would have pain afterwards but I didn't expect the amount of pain I did have. I blew through my pain medicine very quickly in the first week. Luckily my PS had no problem giving me a couple more refills. Even now I am still having pain, especially in the morning. I am also extremely stiff in the morning. You shouldn't worry though, you have tons of time to heal. And everyone is different in terms of their pain response. You may end up hardly feeling any pain! Congrats to you! :-)
UPDATED FROM Newbodyfinally2015
19 days post
I guess it really does get better. :-)
It's been a long few weeks but this weekend was the best I felt in a while. Had another appointment, Doctor says I'm healing wonderfully. The small spot of fluid on my back he's not concerned about, and said the body will reabsorb it. Got new photos taken, and once all my swelling has subsided, I will get more taken. After that, they will put together a "progress collage" of before and afters for me to take home. Looking forward to that.
After my appointment I went and got a much needed mani/pedi. Man was I in HEAVEN. After these past few weeks, that was the best I ever felt.
The rest of the weekend was spent enjoying myself, shopping and relaxing without the kids around. And I really needed that.
Tried on a pair of my presurgery jeans, and while they aren't much looser in the waist because of swelling, the crotch area where I used to have to stuff my "mothers apron" in was baggy! Hard to believe I had that much overhang.
Took some new photos this morning. It's the flattest I have ever seen my belly so far. The morning is the best time for pics!
Still trying to get my energy levels back. By end of day I'm exhausted! And swollen...
After my appointment I went and got a much needed mani/pedi. Man was I in HEAVEN. After these past few weeks, that was the best I ever felt.
The rest of the weekend was spent enjoying myself, shopping and relaxing without the kids around. And I really needed that.
Tried on a pair of my presurgery jeans, and while they aren't much looser in the waist because of swelling, the crotch area where I used to have to stuff my "mothers apron" in was baggy! Hard to believe I had that much overhang.
Took some new photos this morning. It's the flattest I have ever seen my belly so far. The morning is the best time for pics!
Still trying to get my energy levels back. By end of day I'm exhausted! And swollen...
Replies (4)
January 26, 2015
You look great girl ! Hanging there everything is going to be ok. I am glad that you feel better. A man/ ped it's the best for relax. I did The same after my BA.
January 26, 2015
I'm glad you're feeling better. Man, do my abs still hurt in the mornings! The pain is moving down as things loosen, but it is TIGHT when I wake up! I'm standing up straighter every day, but I had a mini meltdown last night because I'm still so slow, sore, and stiff, despite healing very well. Anyway, I'm glad your spirits are up!! Congrats!
January 26, 2015
You look magnificent! Wishing you nothing but continued success in your healing!
January 26, 2015
You look GREAT and I'm glad you had some time to treat yourself (doesn't it make all the difference? As moms, we focus all our attention on everyone else and forget ourselves.) It is too easy to focus on the small steps and set-backs, but look back - you have worked hard and accomplished a lot. You deserve to be proud of how far you've come :) So, what cool stuff did you buy? I hope you bought stuff for yourself (and not everyone else!)
January 31, 2015
Thanks so much for your updates. Im having this surgery in June. Had my arms and neck done a month ago.
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