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One Year Later
It's actually a couple of days past my one year surgiversary (I like that term, lol), but the pictures were taken on the actual day, Oct. 25. My scars are lightening up, I have a cream for my belly button to lighten it up more because it seems to dark to me. I did have a revision of dog ears along with some lipo and body contouring in July, so the ends of the scars on either side were made a little longer. It is all healing well, though.
I feel great, and even after one year, I'm still looking the mirror whenever I pass one AND in store fronts at the mall. I am thrilled that I finally worked up the courage to undergo the procedures I have had in the last 1 1/4 years - I also had a BR in August of 2016. The pain was nothing like I had imagined for either surgery, which is what kept me from doing this before. The lipo and contouring were to eliminate the bulge in my upper abdomen.
Although there is more I could do - upper arms and thighs - I'm satisfied with myself now. If I decide to do something in the future, I'll start with more exercise.
I feel great, and even after one year, I'm still looking the mirror whenever I pass one AND in store fronts at the mall. I am thrilled that I finally worked up the courage to undergo the procedures I have had in the last 1 1/4 years - I also had a BR in August of 2016. The pain was nothing like I had imagined for either surgery, which is what kept me from doing this before. The lipo and contouring were to eliminate the bulge in my upper abdomen.
Although there is more I could do - upper arms and thighs - I'm satisfied with myself now. If I decide to do something in the future, I'll start with more exercise.
5 month update
Five months ago today, I began the second step of my journey - a tummy tuck. (The first step was a breast reduction last August My surgeon won't do the two of them together, which was okay, although I would have liked them done together). It's been a long road recovering (not that I had any problems, just the amount of time), but I feel great and am so happy with the view in the mirror. I check every time I walk by one, because I can't believe it's me, lol.
I am treating the scars with Scar Away, and I really don't like it. Every time I pull it off, it sticks to itself and it takes forever to separate each section so I can reapply it. I'll continue to use it because I bought it and it was expensive, like so many scar treatments. When it's gone, I'll use Mederma and cocoa butter creams. I think for five months the scar is looking good, anyway. It seems to be fading especially in the front, and the sides are evening out - puckers not quite as bad. I will have to have dog ears taken care of, but I'm hoping I can get that done at the same time I have liposuction to fix a few areas that were missed. I have an appointment in May to discuss that with my PS. I would love to have it sooner, but I need to wait for the TT to heal more anyway.
I went to a luncheon and saw some friends that I hadn't seen for quite a while, and all I got were compliments on how I look. One friend even said they (my boobs) look perky! Almost 8 months later, lol.
I'm slowly buying a new wardrobe. I keep telling myself I don't need a lot any more, but I feel a need to buy anyway. I have fun trying on clothes. The only disappointment so far has been Victoria's Secret - surprise. I saw a photo display in their window and went in because I really liked one of them. Of course, it doesn't come in the size I would need, but we probably can order it online; hmmm, where have I heard that before! I guess I still won't buy there. Their loss!
I am treating the scars with Scar Away, and I really don't like it. Every time I pull it off, it sticks to itself and it takes forever to separate each section so I can reapply it. I'll continue to use it because I bought it and it was expensive, like so many scar treatments. When it's gone, I'll use Mederma and cocoa butter creams. I think for five months the scar is looking good, anyway. It seems to be fading especially in the front, and the sides are evening out - puckers not quite as bad. I will have to have dog ears taken care of, but I'm hoping I can get that done at the same time I have liposuction to fix a few areas that were missed. I have an appointment in May to discuss that with my PS. I would love to have it sooner, but I need to wait for the TT to heal more anyway.
I went to a luncheon and saw some friends that I hadn't seen for quite a while, and all I got were compliments on how I look. One friend even said they (my boobs) look perky! Almost 8 months later, lol.
I'm slowly buying a new wardrobe. I keep telling myself I don't need a lot any more, but I feel a need to buy anyway. I have fun trying on clothes. The only disappointment so far has been Victoria's Secret - surprise. I saw a photo display in their window and went in because I really liked one of them. Of course, it doesn't come in the size I would need, but we probably can order it online; hmmm, where have I heard that before! I guess I still won't buy there. Their loss!
Swimsuit pictures
I took these about a month ago and forgot to post them. It's about time, right? These are of one of my bathing suits that I purchased for the cruise I went on in the beginning of February. I never even thought to take them while on the ship, so took them when I got home. As you can see, my body's not perfect yet, but it's looking a lot better. I am hoping to have some lipo done in about 2 months - PS says I need to wait 6 months after my TT to have it done and there are some dog ear issues that need to be fixed, but the last time I was able to wear a bikini type suit was...40 odd years ago. I love it!
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