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Just call me Houdini... - Oak Lawn, IL
UPDATED FROM MsLSCJ
1 year post
1 year later
$10,000
I promise to come back and update you on my journey over the lasr year once i get to a computer. But here are my before and afters (ill also get a more thorough pic of my scare etc. :-)
UPDATED FROM MsLSCJ
3 months post
A few days shy of three months post op
Quick update...a bit shy of three months post op, I still have slight reminders of my surgery...sitting straigh up from laying in a flat position feels like I've done 15 quick sit ups. When I lay in my sides for an extended amount of time, my sides begin to ache. My biggest quirk is still the swelling...almost any activity makes me swell...walking for an extended amount of time... belly laughs....slight exercise...and boom...pregnant belly. There has not been one day since surgery that I've gotten a chance to enjoy a "flat stomach". Even if I start out that way, 10 times outta 10, I'll be swollen within the hour. So my idea of surgery, then instant flat...yeah ..not realistic...
Although it does feel great not to have the belly laying on my thighs!
Ill update soon....pictures are attached (day of surgery, two days after surgery and then about three months post op.
Although it does feel great not to have the belly laying on my thighs!
Ill update soon....pictures are attached (day of surgery, two days after surgery and then about three months post op.
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Maryfromaustin
May 20, 2014
Had tummy tuck and lipo all over. Major mommy makeover after 17 yrs of being unhealthy. Going on 4 weeks post op. Same as you, can't stand straight, walk faster than my 87 yr old grandmother, eat oatmeal or starchy food (feel extremely bloated afterwards), sides are swollen so it doesn't look like he took off much, and stomach is NOT flat. It is what it is but time will tell. Do you find that some foods hurt you more than it should?
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MsLSCJ
May 20, 2014
It'll get better, but you will always be overly critical of the appearance of your stomach. I still think my stomach could have been tighter. I didn't get lipo..wish I would have..my handles are nuts...but you'll get better...stronger and somewhat normal in a bit :-) Everything bloats my stomach...at this point....the only thing that doesn't pull the trigger is liquid.
D
May 20, 2014
Congrats you truly look amazing!! Thanks for sharing your journey I can't wait until I can start my journey to the flat side!!
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H
May 20, 2014
Hey "Houdini". Looking AWESOME! The before and afters really help, don't ya think? I agree, I don't think expecting "FLAT CITY" after is realistic for all of us. Having said that, I'm still WAY happy I did it. I'm coming up on 4 months PO and still get swollen with activity or too much "bad" eating. But from everything I've read here on RS, swelling should be expected for up to 6 months...even a year. So in trying to concentrate on clean eating and moderate exercise. Some gals go gang busters and work out like crazy...I didn't do that before, so I think it's best to ease into that sort of physical activity, especially after such a big body change and surgery. Keep up the great progress, cause you look terrific.
HUGS :-DSuzy
UPDATED FROM MsLSCJ
2 months post
progress...
JUST A really quick update! I'm a few days short of two months post up. The aches and pains have mostly subsided. I had some severe burning sensations on the left side of my stomach about 2 weeks ago. My surgeon explained that the stitches were still dissolving and that may be causing the burning sensation. He prescribed these medicated pads used on people with shingles....whewwwww..what a life saver! I used them once... haven't had an issue since. I can lay in my bed comfortably...although it still takes more effort and calculation to get out. My incision is healed..still an insy bity sore in the sides...but nothing horrible. Swelling continues!! Most days I'm alright while getting ready for work...but after taking that walk from the train station and to my office....I start feeling the stomach tense up...swelling starts and before 11am...I look all of 6 months pregnant :-\ So...I really haven't had a complete day of flatness...but I know that this is all a part of the process.
I attached my day if surgery photo and an after from this morning...chat soon :-)
S/n...I'm sorry about the many typos in my previous post....it was done from my phone (like this one)and I rarely go back and proof read...we need an edit button :-)
I attached my day if surgery photo and an after from this morning...chat soon :-)
S/n...I'm sorry about the many typos in my previous post....it was done from my phone (like this one)and I rarely go back and proof read...we need an edit button :-)
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April 20, 2014
Glad you made it happen for yourself!!!
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