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43 YO, 5'4",125 Lbs (Pre-op), 2 Teen Kids, Physically Active - TT/BL/BA
UPDATED FROM Eva2831
3 months post
First Marathon Race Post-op - 10 weeks
WORTH IT$15,400
I did it! I ran the Chicago Marathon the past Sunday and finished strong at 4:29, not my personal record (PR), but I'm so happy considering I just had MMO 10 weeks ago and hadn't trained as much as I should have been.
Tummy and breasts felt like normal. I wore Under Armour bra I just bought a day before the race, max support.
Attaching you with some pictures from the race and progress of my recovery. No significant changes from few weeks before. Can't wait for the stitches to fade away!
Have a nice weekend and happy healing!
Tummy and breasts felt like normal. I wore Under Armour bra I just bought a day before the race, max support.
Attaching you with some pictures from the race and progress of my recovery. No significant changes from few weeks before. Can't wait for the stitches to fade away!
Have a nice weekend and happy healing!
UPDATED FROM Eva2831
3 months post
First Half Marathon Race - 9 Weeks Post-op
Hope everyone's healing well.
Every week is a busy week. Yesterday I did my half marathon race. First time I ran without CG because I didn't want to deal with the hassle when you go potty in the middle of the race, pulling up CG when you are sweating is a real struggle!
I was able to complete the race in 2 hours and 2 minutes which is very close to my pre-op time. And no problem for not wearing CG either. Looks like I'm back to full force (except still want to wait few more weeks before trying on core workout). I now have more confident in doing my full marathon this coming Sunday.
That's all the update I have for now. Have a great week!
Every week is a busy week. Yesterday I did my half marathon race. First time I ran without CG because I didn't want to deal with the hassle when you go potty in the middle of the race, pulling up CG when you are sweating is a real struggle!
I was able to complete the race in 2 hours and 2 minutes which is very close to my pre-op time. And no problem for not wearing CG either. Looks like I'm back to full force (except still want to wait few more weeks before trying on core workout). I now have more confident in doing my full marathon this coming Sunday.
That's all the update I have for now. Have a great week!
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Congrats! Great time and especially being 9 weeks po! Any chance for updated picture?
Thank you, JessieG12345!
I feel so blessed with my smooth recovery.
I will take more pictures this weekend and post them :)
I feel so blessed with my smooth recovery.
I will take more pictures this weekend and post them :)
Awesome pace!! I can finally run a 9.30 pace consistently for 3-5 miles. Im really hoping to run my Dec half in really close to 2 hours. Good luck with your upcoming marathon! Can't say I envy you, those long runs are killers! I'm so glad my recovery is going to be in the middle of winter, I'll be less motivated in the cold. I can't even imagine wearing a CG when running!!!!
Thank you, jlgab345! Awesome job on your part too! You'll do great in Dec with your leaner body now. Wishing you a continously smooth recovery.
Pulling CG up and down when u r sweating was no fun! So hopefully u don't have to do that, lol!
I'm flying out this Friday and I'm so excited. Windy City here I come! :)
Pulling CG up and down when u r sweating was no fun! So hopefully u don't have to do that, lol!
I'm flying out this Friday and I'm so excited. Windy City here I come! :)
Good luck for this Sunday.
Let us know how you get on! X
Let us know how you get on! X
Will do, njayy! Thank you and hope you're recovering well.
UPDATED FROM Eva2831
2 months post
8 weeks Swelling - Doctor's Check
Went to PS yesterday to check my swelling. Actually yesterday the swelling was a but better. PS said it's from overdoing the activities. No damage on the inside. He said to tone it down for few days. Running can continue but NO yoga and core exercise yet until about 6 months post-op. Yoga has many poses that are not good for TT recovery, well unless you modify it. Normal running stretches are fine. I just feel relieved as soon as he said running can continue :) and wear girdle during night and exercise.
Okay...some headless naked pics are due :D. Have a nice weekend, everyone!
Okay...some headless naked pics are due :D. Have a nice weekend, everyone!
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You're looking really good. Scar looks like it's healing really well.
Hope my tummy goes down soon. Still very rounded :(
Take it easy x
Hope my tummy goes down soon. Still very rounded :(
Take it easy x
Thank you!! Yours look great too. In few years our scars will be almost nothing. Can't wait for that :)
And yes, your tummy will be flatter too. I guess we all have to embrace the swelling and the roundNess for now :)
Really?! 6 months post op? My PS said all exercises are good to go. I have to ask him about the swelling and share your info. That might be the reason my swelling never goes away even when I just woke up in the morning.
I was surprised too when he said that. Last check he said no core exercise for another month (3 months) and now 6 months. I guess as long as you modify it (which u already do), should be fine. Just don't do full stretch, core and squat.
I wonder how we feel after 6 months.....hope none of this swelling issue still in question.
I wonder how we feel after 6 months.....hope none of this swelling issue still in question.
And it could be that I did the Zumba all the way out, sweat-til-u-drop kinda way. Too excited! :P
Today the swelling already went down a lot. Phewww....
Today the swelling already went down a lot. Phewww....
True. I exercise everyday. Maybe if I rest 2-3 days it will flatten again. *sigh* That's so hard though. I always tell people that if you think I'm crazy because I run for fun, wait til you see me when I don't get my run in. It's a whole different kind of crazy!
You look great btw. Your incisions look really clean.
Thank you....and so does yours! I hope Biocorneum works for you.
You look amazing! So glad to see you are getting back to running. I was worried about that after my BA, was back on pace/distance w/in 2 weeks of starting back. Have my TT scheduled for Dec so will have to take a break again. I can't wait to run in sports bra & shorts! I wonder when it comes time if I'll chicken out, lol.
Thank you!! Good luck in December and keep us posted. You'll be fine, no chicken out, lol. It is hard to find a good time to have this makeover and its recovery when you have races schedules ahead of time. 2.5 months is the most in have this year, so blessed that there's no complication.
I don't know when i would be brave enough to run in sports bra and shorts just like those elite runners :)
I don't know when i would be brave enough to run in sports bra and shorts just like those elite runners :)
Thank you!! Yours look great too. In few years our scars will be almost nothing. Can't wait for that :)
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Sorry to hear about shin splint. That sucks, my son got it too and interfere with his cross country training. Nothing much you can do than rest it and ice it. But you will feel better with the rest from the surgery.
Your big day is coming soon. Keep us posted!!
Push up is a different thing though. I still can't do on-toe push up yet. It feels funny like my chest is shaking. I can do on-knee push up at least.
I read your review. Your surgery looks great! You must love your new body.