I'm 46, I Have Had Four Children , One Birth Was Twins, One 8lb and One at 5 Lbs - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

meant to say "just a little bit"

Thanks for the encouragement, glad your doing well ..., I got five more days

I too had too much fear I even canceled my surgery but I am going to reschedule. I want this more than ever !!! I hope and pray I will be fine !!!!!

I heard a quote recently, l hope and pray for the and then make the best with what we get" okay I can do that.

That's great. I wil reiterate. I can do this !!!!!!!!

How are you progressing lately?

Did you already have your TT ? I too have lower back pain and prAy that the muscle repair will elevate a lot of it, strong core equals no back pain. My timely hunch trot must be helping, I took an extra lap this morning, feeling slightly better than yesterday ...

I am 3 weeks post op now, I'm glad I did it , I can hardly believe I have a flat tummy after 30 years!!!!

So, how's things progressing in your neck of the woods?

How are you, back in your old routines yet?
I'm "trying" to be realistic in my expectations. I've been in the gym on the stationery bike for 30-45 minutes rehabbing myself, and then on the treadmill for 15 minutes with a lightweight pole behind my back resting through the crook of my bend elbows, work on my posture, its helped.
I'm trying not to get discouraged with still not being in my clothes, I feel like a fatty with my abdomen swollen, the scales are down but my tummy is tight and puffy!!! I can't wait til this "waiting" is over. I've wondered if I've even been able to see the results at its full potential yet being four weeks post op tomorrow??????it does get smaller still from here ????? Look forward to hearing back from your perspective........

First of all I think you are doing really great with your activity at the 4 week mark. Keep it up because you will continue to get stronger each week. I love your determination! I remember the 6 week Mark being the turning point for me. I graduated to 12 weeks Tuesday. I feel 90% normal. My right side still swells more than my left. Its annoying but I'm pretty used to it. My skin doesn't feel as tight as it did so it's feeling more normal but I'm flat and starting to get a little definition since I can do core exercises now. I'm still nursing my knee from a few weeks ago but thats doing better too..hoping to get a short run this weekend ! I'm really digging the different fruit in my water and I am making the ice cubes too...thanks for those tips!!! I go to my follow-up appt with DR C on July 1st. I cannot wait to see what he says and if he will Give me more insight on the swelling timeframe. I'm going to do the treadmill with the bar today...any other exersices you would like to share? To mix it up? In getting bored with the usually routines..lol

If you lived here I imagine we'd be training buddies, gym rats together ...;)
-So, your in your regular clothes?
-does it sound right, me not fitting in my clothes, that they're tighter now than before surgery, even though the scale is down?
I'm so happy for you being at your 12 week mark!
-Is your tummy still numb to some degree?
As far as your workouts go, not sure what your routine looks like at this point, unless you want to share...., but to shake it up a bit, crank up the intensity!!! meaning superset your exercises with a different muscle, or same muscle, for two weeks at a time and then switch it up ....
Set up two exercises pretty close to each other and MOVE quickly from one to another keeping your heart rate up!!!!burn baby burn, is the key.
Keep your reps 20 for upper body one week and then 8-12 the next, for lower body 25-30 one week and 12-15 the next.
BTW, I bought some Garcinia Cambogia w/green coffee extract to try for a month since I'm limited to workouts and trying to start some cardio, you inspired me with your chews:)
I've been getting some awesome recipes on Pinterest, salads especially not sure if your on there but I can point out some good ones!

Heck Ya!!
Yes clothes are fitting but my hips are wider and I got a little Junk in my Truck now...in a good way.....I have a completely different shape. I'm much more curvy instead of round. (at 4 weeks I was not in all my clothes yet) i was still too swollen...don't get discouraged yet...your going to change for weeks. even at 12 I can tell I'm still changing.
My tummy isn't numb at all. I feel everything...I do get tingly still but supposively that is normal.
Thanks for the work out suggestions...I'm going to shake it up! the only think I can't do right now it HIT...my knees are not ready yet...actually that's how I hurt the left knee 2 years ago- 8 weeks into INSANITY - and then I messed up the right knee a few weeks ago 1 week into T25 (Shaun T is the terminator) lol
I love those GC chews...its almost like a little sweet treat twice a day!
My folks are in town for a week so I may be incognito until they leave but I'll try to check in here when I have a chance.
I love me some Pinterest. I'll private message u my pinterest name so we can share .When you get to my receipe pins check out the Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken (it one of my favorites and so healthy. I actually have it in my crock pot now!!
Tummy Hugs!!

Enjoy your family, and take care of that knee, you only have one set my friend, I say that because I have to work around injuries as well including my dangblabit left knee....I'll check the Pinterest, talk to you soon , otherwise glad you're doing well!!!!

I just finished my period thank the LORD! Your right about the nerves..., Im trying to get ready 7 more days..., thanks for your encouragement. Glad your healing well!!!

I can't wAit to get rid of the "unchangeable" get healed and then get back to working on what I can control... You look great too girl . God bless!

I sent you a message