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Ready To Do This! TT with MR
UPDATED FROM 2me2
2 months post
I am at 8.5 weeks
WORTH IT$11,348
Hello RS ladies!
8.5 weeks! That's over 2 months by 3 days!!
So, I am still getting over the debate last night - quite entertaining! (Yikes!)
This morning I woke up with little swelling which was a good thing because i was thinking I was getting thick because of me eating like there may be no tomorrow!! It's not fat, but swelling, PHEW! But I need to get back on track. I have been having wicked cravings and hungry all the time, and eating things I wouldn't normally. STOP!!! OMG, STOP!!! - Today I made a crock pot 'detox lentil' soup, I love soup with lentils and lots of veg. That will help to fill me up!
Truthfully I was letting me eat what ever I wanted because I figure I am adjusting to empty nesting (feeling a bit sorry for myself?) and we have been so busy with social things, and there is always great food around, AND lots of wine: >) well, it's going to be quiet for a while, so I am taking advantage of that!
I still get that weird detached feeling if i move about too much.
My lower abdomen tightens up so it feels like I am sucking it in after doing too much ab work! It doesn't hurt, I can just feel it roll in and tighten... weird! I upper abs hurt now and then, but not as often.
I am wearing my binder very rarely, but at times want to put it on. Usually in the evenings. I actually wore it last night. I wonder if that is why i woke up with very little swelling??
I get that brick feeling now and then. But that's all I can say! Uneventful. That's good I guess!
I still haven't been to the gym yet. I haven't had a chance!!! I am going away for a girls weekend and know i won't be going then... we are going for a hike... better than nothing!! (but probably wont counteract the volume of booze and chocolate I will be enjoying!)
I am taking bromalian less often and trying to keep drinking tons of water (I really do think that helps!)
I will do pictures for next week's post. I don't have much to say... It just might be some pics!!
I hope everyone is healing well and feeling good! I personally am enjoying the cooler weather: >)
Hugs to all! You have been such a source of comfort, direction, ideas, and support this past few months. xoxo
8.5 weeks! That's over 2 months by 3 days!!
So, I am still getting over the debate last night - quite entertaining! (Yikes!)
This morning I woke up with little swelling which was a good thing because i was thinking I was getting thick because of me eating like there may be no tomorrow!! It's not fat, but swelling, PHEW! But I need to get back on track. I have been having wicked cravings and hungry all the time, and eating things I wouldn't normally. STOP!!! OMG, STOP!!! - Today I made a crock pot 'detox lentil' soup, I love soup with lentils and lots of veg. That will help to fill me up!
Truthfully I was letting me eat what ever I wanted because I figure I am adjusting to empty nesting (feeling a bit sorry for myself?) and we have been so busy with social things, and there is always great food around, AND lots of wine: >) well, it's going to be quiet for a while, so I am taking advantage of that!
I still get that weird detached feeling if i move about too much.
My lower abdomen tightens up so it feels like I am sucking it in after doing too much ab work! It doesn't hurt, I can just feel it roll in and tighten... weird! I upper abs hurt now and then, but not as often.
I am wearing my binder very rarely, but at times want to put it on. Usually in the evenings. I actually wore it last night. I wonder if that is why i woke up with very little swelling??
I get that brick feeling now and then. But that's all I can say! Uneventful. That's good I guess!
I still haven't been to the gym yet. I haven't had a chance!!! I am going away for a girls weekend and know i won't be going then... we are going for a hike... better than nothing!! (but probably wont counteract the volume of booze and chocolate I will be enjoying!)
I am taking bromalian less often and trying to keep drinking tons of water (I really do think that helps!)
I will do pictures for next week's post. I don't have much to say... It just might be some pics!!
I hope everyone is healing well and feeling good! I personally am enjoying the cooler weather: >)
Hugs to all! You have been such a source of comfort, direction, ideas, and support this past few months. xoxo
Replies (3)
October 20, 2016
One hour, day, month at a time! I feel like it just keeps getting better and better!
UPDATED FROM 2me2
2 months post
Week 7 up date
Hello RS ladies! Geee wizzz.... so this is swell hell. I thought I knew swelling, but i am more swollen now than at week 5 or 6. I shouldn't be surprised. I have read lots of women say this but silly me, i truly thought I would avoid it.
See the pictures? I am not as swollen as last night (I didn't get to take a picture) but my oh my...
I am wearing pants that I wore before the TT and they are not loose... they fit snug around the waist and i have what looks like big rolls when i sit. The jeans are not too small at all, but around the waist gets really puffy.... yikes! Looking forward to this ending. Needless to say, I still like to wear my binderat night and at different times of the day.
I am still taking bromalian and advil to help with swelling, and drinking tons of water.
I am still eating high protein and trying for low sodium.
I haven't started working out again as i see the PS Friday and had to wait until I got his OK.
At 7 weeks, I am surprised by how tired I am throughout the day and at the end of the day. Maybe I'm not sleeping well, or my husband and I are wondering if my iron is low?? Anyone at this stage or has been, can you tell me if you were so pooped at the end of the day that you wanted a nap or went to be early? Like, 8 or 9 pm early? Not every night, but quite a few... let me know!
I think rumours are flying around. I told 2 people about the muscle repair and they said, 'did you get a TT?' and I told them yes. (what do I say? MR is part of the procedure...) and now I notice everyone keeps looking at my stomach when they are talking to me and purposefully not asking about the surgery or saying, 'you look good!' I know the big mouth. Should have known better... Oh well, the looks and judgement . Just what I was trying to avoid. My fault for telling a gossip. Dumb girl... poo...
Well, take care everyone. Happy healing and keep smiling! xo
See the pictures? I am not as swollen as last night (I didn't get to take a picture) but my oh my...
I am wearing pants that I wore before the TT and they are not loose... they fit snug around the waist and i have what looks like big rolls when i sit. The jeans are not too small at all, but around the waist gets really puffy.... yikes! Looking forward to this ending. Needless to say, I still like to wear my binderat night and at different times of the day.
I am still taking bromalian and advil to help with swelling, and drinking tons of water.
I am still eating high protein and trying for low sodium.
I haven't started working out again as i see the PS Friday and had to wait until I got his OK.
At 7 weeks, I am surprised by how tired I am throughout the day and at the end of the day. Maybe I'm not sleeping well, or my husband and I are wondering if my iron is low?? Anyone at this stage or has been, can you tell me if you were so pooped at the end of the day that you wanted a nap or went to be early? Like, 8 or 9 pm early? Not every night, but quite a few... let me know!
I think rumours are flying around. I told 2 people about the muscle repair and they said, 'did you get a TT?' and I told them yes. (what do I say? MR is part of the procedure...) and now I notice everyone keeps looking at my stomach when they are talking to me and purposefully not asking about the surgery or saying, 'you look good!' I know the big mouth. Should have known better... Oh well, the looks and judgement . Just what I was trying to avoid. My fault for telling a gossip. Dumb girl... poo...
Well, take care everyone. Happy healing and keep smiling! xo
Replies (5)
September 14, 2016
Sorry about the rumors but they will die down and it's really no one's business, just keep doing you. I'll have to remember the swelling issue along that timeline.
September 14, 2016
Ya, well, as I see it, we are adults and it's not like I'm running around showing off my new bod. Whatever. Something for people to speculate about...; >)
September 15, 2016
Dear 2me2,
I am sorry about your swelling & those rumors. This is why I only told 1 friend from one group of friends and 3 from another. The group's don't know each other. The first group is full of nasty gossip, but that 1 friend is trustworthy. And she has since moved :(
The second group is way less judgmental, & none of them cared.....And I felt good about sharing it..
I don't work outside the home right now, but I did for many years, & that is hard as far as sharing confidences....
So, I feel your pain...
Anyway, don't feel like you even have to answer those nosey questions. Just look at them & walk off. I think it is rude for people to ask that..
I have lost so many friends since I lost weight & had my tt. Jealousy is a terrible thing....
Anyway, true friends are happy for you.....Always.
I also find male friends are usually more accepting of ps & happy for you...
Just don't tell them you got boobs. They might ask to see them...lol.
Although, when I was thinking about BA, I told my best male friend, whose wife had BA, & he said, "Good Luck" !!! Bahaha !! I am lucky to have him for a longtime friend.
When your swelling goes down, You should wear something fitted, & Feel confident doing so...You deserve it !!!
Keep us posted, girl.
I am sorry about your swelling & those rumors. This is why I only told 1 friend from one group of friends and 3 from another. The group's don't know each other. The first group is full of nasty gossip, but that 1 friend is trustworthy. And she has since moved :(
The second group is way less judgmental, & none of them cared.....And I felt good about sharing it..
I don't work outside the home right now, but I did for many years, & that is hard as far as sharing confidences....
So, I feel your pain...
Anyway, don't feel like you even have to answer those nosey questions. Just look at them & walk off. I think it is rude for people to ask that..
I have lost so many friends since I lost weight & had my tt. Jealousy is a terrible thing....
Anyway, true friends are happy for you.....Always.
I also find male friends are usually more accepting of ps & happy for you...
Just don't tell them you got boobs. They might ask to see them...lol.
Although, when I was thinking about BA, I told my best male friend, whose wife had BA, & he said, "Good Luck" !!! Bahaha !! I am lucky to have him for a longtime friend.
When your swelling goes down, You should wear something fitted, & Feel confident doing so...You deserve it !!!
Keep us posted, girl.
September 15, 2016
Thanks for the reassuring words! You are right, and I need to just breeze by... I didn't get boobs, but I'd have to suck up the reaction if I did!! People are always looking for something to talk about I guess!! Thanks. You made me feel better:-)
September 14, 2016
Yeah I'm in the same boat! I thought swelling would be less by now anyways. I looked better at 4 weeks! ! When I saw PS yesterday they said yep swelling and it will go down- none the less ive decided to ice aND massage with coconut oil lavender and lemongrass oil. I think it helps!! I've also gone back to lemon water once a day and more water in general! !
September 14, 2016
I've brought back my lemon water too! Well, guess that's part of the process...
September 16, 2016
Omg!! I'm still swelling it sucks!! It's quite uncomfortable my belly is really tight and with the swelling I feel like I could burst UGH!! I'm almost 10-11 weeks jeez I can't even remember anymore lol.. I've got all kinds of rumors going around my work about what kind of surgery or fat camp I went too etc... I just let them all keep guessing it's none of there business they didn't go through the pain n suffering therefore they don't get to know NOTHING :) we will eventually stop swelling right?????
September 20, 2016
yes, true.. non of their business, but what do you say when someone flat out asks?? Rude, eh?
anyway, there will be a time we stop swelling, soon!
anyway, there will be a time we stop swelling, soon!
September 18, 2016
The swelling does suck and is so uncomfortable and I winded up getting stretch marks from it. I still swell at 9 months so I think it is something you have to live with to one degree or another as part of the surgery. As far as the rumours no worries they will move on to the next good story soon enough. Just hold your head up high and look your best and feel good that you did something for you. Take care and drink lots of lemon water.
September 20, 2016
I got stretch marks all over my inner thighs and thigh area... so disappointed.
September 19, 2016
Girl I am swollen too. It hurts like crazy on top of the bad back pain I have. I've also started sweating really bad at night. Don't know what that's about.
I hope our swelling finally gets under control. Feeling it with you.
September 20, 2016
I think we have a ways to go before we can say its behind us unfortunately....!
UPDATED FROM 2me2
2 months post
More.. I dont know what happened, they just got posted!
That bra makes me look like I got a BA too!! lol! Victoria Secret at it again...
Nice to be comfortable in my clothes and not always fidgeting to cover, hide and adjust my loose skin and belly.
Looking forward to going for a jog, but my tummy just doesn't feel attached and i don't like the weird feeling of bouncing.
Maybe next week I'll give it a try.
Alright, off to it!
Have a great day everyone! xo
Nice to be comfortable in my clothes and not always fidgeting to cover, hide and adjust my loose skin and belly.
Looking forward to going for a jog, but my tummy just doesn't feel attached and i don't like the weird feeling of bouncing.
Maybe next week I'll give it a try.
Alright, off to it!
Have a great day everyone! xo
Replies (5)
September 7, 2016
You're looking great! Maybe try a waist trainer during workouts. Nothing crazy but it will help with the bounce and lack of attached skin feeling. Happy healing.
September 7, 2016
Wow. You are looking amazing!!
September 9, 2016
Slowly healing Just finished a massage with a therapist.
Having back pain and pain in front - both areas where the drains were. Ugh.
Having back pain and pain in front - both areas where the drains were. Ugh.
September 10, 2016
Oh, I am sorry to hear that... you've been through so much. Keep up your positive attitude. I hope you feel better really, really soon.
September 8, 2016
Love the pics! You look FaNtAsTiC! My belly is still totally numb under the skin and feels unreal (almost 8mos po now!) ... I can do things like play frisbee without much bother, but I can't jog any real distance as usual because I can't stand the feeling - like the skin is going to separate from the muscle, and like there's a brick under my shirt. Up to two years, they say. I sure hope it gets to feeling back to normal before that! Still can't plank more than 5-8 seconds before core pain kicks in, especially under my belly button. You're doing pretty great for 6wks po!
September 8, 2016
OMG! Thats exactly how it feels!!! Weird! Like its going to separate!!! I have a brick in my shirt too!!lol! So, ya, I guess Ill take it easy with the jogging thing... I havent tried planking yet waiting for my next PS visit) Thanks!!
September 9, 2016
Thank you for sharing your story, my triplets and younger one are all in college now and I'm trying to get over the guilt of spending so much money on myself. I've had chronic back issues since I had the triplets and I'm hoping by closing the abdominal separation it might help a little. How has your back been so far since surgery? You look amazing by the way!
September 10, 2016
My back has been good actually. For me, (and probably for you,) the thinking was fro when i got older too, getting up out of a chair or out of bed. My condition is chronic and the doctors really don't want to operate as I have several issues in the same area... (yep, several!) But It will be so good to make my core strong so when I do pilates, I will be getting more benefit out of doing it!!!
PS said everyone is different and swelling can go up to a year!!