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I am at 8.5 weeks
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
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
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