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Eight weeks post-op TT PICS!
UPDATED FROM Melvbb
2 months post
8 weeks post op pics!
WORTH IT$7,900
Here I am! Dealing with swelling but getting back to normal... Soon!
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UPDATED FROM Melvbb
2 months post
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Ok so this is the written update as I posted the pics from my phone. Not much has changed. I should make the clarification about the update that said 5 weeks should have said 6 weeks. On friday I will be 7 weeks post op. Time flies.
I am still doing scar thereapy but I am using Mederma instead just because hubby went to buy my beloved Kelo-Cote and since he could not find it bought mederma instead. So far so good, it is a bit more "creamy" than kelo-cote but seems to be doing its job.
I am no longer wearing my binder. I feel that I should graduate to big leagues and I am only wearing a CG or a Flexee top and does the trick. The binder I wear only when I work out for "mental support". I started working out, and run my first 4 miles at 10 minute per mile pace...not bad, huh? Did I pay afterwards? sure I did. I was planning on working out everyday but the run took its toll.I should learn to listen to my body, and yes I run faster that 10 minute miles but does not mean I can do it 6 weeks after a major surgery.....jeeezzzzz! what was I thinking?????
Anyway, I will not let that set back deter me, so i will try again next weekend, at an easier pace and take it easy. Listen to my body, take it easy, this is not a competition, I should have this as my mantra..... I signed up for a marathon though, I have plenty of time to train as it will not happen until early May, but I work better if I have objectives clear on the horizon.
The pics I posted are a reflection of swelling I have been suffering ( worlcome the club, right??). Since I am not wearing the binder, the swelling seems to be more evident. Feels like I am going to bust at the seams, lol!
Here is the clothes report : Fantastic!!! Everything fits and looks nice. I was trying my ski clothes and they are huge!!! I am going to wear them this season anyway and just buy a nice funky belt :)))))
I think that's all I have to report. Hope these updates are helpful :)
I am still doing scar thereapy but I am using Mederma instead just because hubby went to buy my beloved Kelo-Cote and since he could not find it bought mederma instead. So far so good, it is a bit more "creamy" than kelo-cote but seems to be doing its job.
I am no longer wearing my binder. I feel that I should graduate to big leagues and I am only wearing a CG or a Flexee top and does the trick. The binder I wear only when I work out for "mental support". I started working out, and run my first 4 miles at 10 minute per mile pace...not bad, huh? Did I pay afterwards? sure I did. I was planning on working out everyday but the run took its toll.I should learn to listen to my body, and yes I run faster that 10 minute miles but does not mean I can do it 6 weeks after a major surgery.....jeeezzzzz! what was I thinking?????
Anyway, I will not let that set back deter me, so i will try again next weekend, at an easier pace and take it easy. Listen to my body, take it easy, this is not a competition, I should have this as my mantra..... I signed up for a marathon though, I have plenty of time to train as it will not happen until early May, but I work better if I have objectives clear on the horizon.
The pics I posted are a reflection of swelling I have been suffering ( worlcome the club, right??). Since I am not wearing the binder, the swelling seems to be more evident. Feels like I am going to bust at the seams, lol!
Here is the clothes report : Fantastic!!! Everything fits and looks nice. I was trying my ski clothes and they are huge!!! I am going to wear them this season anyway and just buy a nice funky belt :)))))
I think that's all I have to report. Hope these updates are helpful :)
Replies (5)
B
November 13, 2013
Wow, you look fabulous! And running at 7 weeks?!? That would be inconceivable to me:) Your scar looks beautiful and if there is swelling I sure can't see it! You go girl...just don't go 6 miles an hour:)
M
November 13, 2013
I know now not to over do it :))) And yes it is swollen, but I know it will go away in ....a year... lol :)
J
November 13, 2013
You look great! Your scar is soo pale! Its hard to believe the pics are with swelling your so skinny and your curves are so defined. I cant believe you are running! I will be 7 wks on Thursday and I cant fathom it. You definitely making me think that maybe I should do more. I just don't think my back agrees just yet. :)
M
November 13, 2013
hahaha! I know what you enam. I actually started running because of the horrible pain I have in my back. It is killing me, and I have suffered from back issues ( skiing acidents, bad discs, etc) for so many years that I knew I was going to see the pain fleur! The running alliviates my pain because it makes my muscles warm and I get to strecth. It may not make sense but inmobility will do more harm than good. I would not recomend you to run if you did not run periodically before, but I brisk walk and some strecthing (legs, arms, neck, shoulders) will alliviate your pain. I guarantee you!!
M
J
November 13, 2013
Yeah, I have had back issues for years unfortunately and your right being more active will help. After my body gets through the initial shock...lol
KR
November 13, 2013
I Know I was not running at 7 weeks you must have really been in great shape before hand as I was just barely doing any exercise at all at 7 weeks and was just allowed to start getting in the pool, but glad you are doing well, do make sure you do not over do it and awesome review
M
November 13, 2013
I was in good running shape because I was training for a marathon. The day before my surgery I run 17 miles :/ I want to go back to that....now that I don't have that fat flip floping ;)))))
Z
November 14, 2013
U look great! Ur waist line looks so good! I think once ur swelling is completely gone you will be even better!
M
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