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Post Op Week 12 New Pictures UP! It has been a...
Post Op Week 12 New Pictures UP!
It has been a while since I've done an update and thought since I'm at the 3 month mark, that now is a good time to do one. I am no longer wearing my CG. I have gone down several pant sizes. I haven't lost anymore weight, but I also haven not gained any which is wonderful! I am still applying Mederma on my scar. It looks a bit darker now which I hear is a normal process of scar healing. I have a very slight bulge on my left side (it doesn't seem as tight as my right). Maybe I'm being too picky about it... I don't think it's that noticeable now that I've taken a picture but I'll bring it up to my PS at the end of the month during my po visit. I've seen what dog ears look like and I don't think that's what it is; I'm unsure. My BB is great and I love how it looks. I know I had my va-jay-jay pulled up since it was bulging pre-TT but I'm starting to not like the scar I have right at the center. It curves up instead of down like most people. When I wear low rise jeans it covers the scar but sometimes the very top part of it will show. Other than those small little minor things, I am VERY HAPPY with my results! My swelling is almost nonexistent and I have started the Insanity Workout (daily) and also resistance workouts every other day. However, I've been so busy with different fam events that I haven't had time to work out. That's why I'm so thankful that I have been watching what I eat and that I haven't put on any extra weight. I spent my 34th b'day with friends and the hubby in Las Vegas and it was so nice to be able to wear a swim suite and lounge around poolside and not feel uncomfortable or insecure!
I also decided to get the IUD Mirena put in last week. I hate having to take BC pills everyday and make sure I remember to take them! Now I don't have to worry about anything!!! I love it! I chickened out a few months back because of all the horror stories I read online, but I know a few who have it and they love it so I decided to give it a try. No problems at all (knock on wood)!
I hope everyone has a wonderful week! Happy Healing tummy tuckers!
It has been a while since I've done an update and thought since I'm at the 3 month mark, that now is a good time to do one. I am no longer wearing my CG. I have gone down several pant sizes. I haven't lost anymore weight, but I also haven not gained any which is wonderful! I am still applying Mederma on my scar. It looks a bit darker now which I hear is a normal process of scar healing. I have a very slight bulge on my left side (it doesn't seem as tight as my right). Maybe I'm being too picky about it... I don't think it's that noticeable now that I've taken a picture but I'll bring it up to my PS at the end of the month during my po visit. I've seen what dog ears look like and I don't think that's what it is; I'm unsure. My BB is great and I love how it looks. I know I had my va-jay-jay pulled up since it was bulging pre-TT but I'm starting to not like the scar I have right at the center. It curves up instead of down like most people. When I wear low rise jeans it covers the scar but sometimes the very top part of it will show. Other than those small little minor things, I am VERY HAPPY with my results! My swelling is almost nonexistent and I have started the Insanity Workout (daily) and also resistance workouts every other day. However, I've been so busy with different fam events that I haven't had time to work out. That's why I'm so thankful that I have been watching what I eat and that I haven't put on any extra weight. I spent my 34th b'day with friends and the hubby in Las Vegas and it was so nice to be able to wear a swim suite and lounge around poolside and not feel uncomfortable or insecure!
I also decided to get the IUD Mirena put in last week. I hate having to take BC pills everyday and make sure I remember to take them! Now I don't have to worry about anything!!! I love it! I chickened out a few months back because of all the horror stories I read online, but I know a few who have it and they love it so I decided to give it a try. No problems at all (knock on wood)!
I hope everyone has a wonderful week! Happy Healing tummy tuckers!
Post Op Day 57 - 2 month po pictures up! (Yay! a...
Post Op Day 57 - 2 month po pictures up!
(Yay! a whole 2 months and 1 day post op!!!)
Hello everyone! It has been such an amazing & exciting 2 months of recovery! I officially don't need my cg! However, I'm wearing a high-waist body shaper made by the creator of Spanx called Assets. I found it at target & way cheaper than Spanx. There were different "slimming levels" I got the ultra. It's nice to put on when I'm out running around doing errands or working because I still feel sore and swollen at the end of the day but not any where near as close to as before. The hole that opened up closed but for whatever reason I decided last night after taking a shower to apply neosporin on it and this morning it opened up again and bled a bit. Ugh! So I called my PS and he told me I could come in today and they could pull out the dissolving stitches that are poking through and that should speed up the healing of the hole or I could just wait till my appointment next Monday. I had so many things to do today that I will just wait since this doesn't seem to be a serious issue. He also told me (and I've found some info online) that this is sometimes called "spitting stitches". Once they surface they will no longer dissolve and I need to trim them or have the PS remove them. I wore jeans out today and they were literally falling off! I don't own any belts (I know strange.. but they never looked right on me). So the jeans I tried on last week that were the smaller size that fit right, are now even too big and loose to wear! I'm very happy about that! It's funny I have the same problem as before my TT when I'm in my closet. I can't find jeans that fit right but now it's because they are too loose! I could really just cry with joy!
I had my pap smear test/exam today and my OB/GYN was so impressed on how flat my stomach was. She was also careful not to press down hard on my stomach. The exam went well with no pain while she pressed down on my stomach thank goodness! I also discussed possibly getting an IUD put in. I don't want to take any chances of getting pregnant especially after what I've gone through and how much this surgery costs! LOL
That's it for now... Happy Healing Tummy tuckers!
(Yay! a whole 2 months and 1 day post op!!!)
Hello everyone! It has been such an amazing & exciting 2 months of recovery! I officially don't need my cg! However, I'm wearing a high-waist body shaper made by the creator of Spanx called Assets. I found it at target & way cheaper than Spanx. There were different "slimming levels" I got the ultra. It's nice to put on when I'm out running around doing errands or working because I still feel sore and swollen at the end of the day but not any where near as close to as before. The hole that opened up closed but for whatever reason I decided last night after taking a shower to apply neosporin on it and this morning it opened up again and bled a bit. Ugh! So I called my PS and he told me I could come in today and they could pull out the dissolving stitches that are poking through and that should speed up the healing of the hole or I could just wait till my appointment next Monday. I had so many things to do today that I will just wait since this doesn't seem to be a serious issue. He also told me (and I've found some info online) that this is sometimes called "spitting stitches". Once they surface they will no longer dissolve and I need to trim them or have the PS remove them. I wore jeans out today and they were literally falling off! I don't own any belts (I know strange.. but they never looked right on me). So the jeans I tried on last week that were the smaller size that fit right, are now even too big and loose to wear! I'm very happy about that! It's funny I have the same problem as before my TT when I'm in my closet. I can't find jeans that fit right but now it's because they are too loose! I could really just cry with joy!
I had my pap smear test/exam today and my OB/GYN was so impressed on how flat my stomach was. She was also careful not to press down hard on my stomach. The exam went well with no pain while she pressed down on my stomach thank goodness! I also discussed possibly getting an IUD put in. I don't want to take any chances of getting pregnant especially after what I've gone through and how much this surgery costs! LOL
That's it for now... Happy Healing Tummy tuckers!
Post Op Day 54 Minor freak-out (yesterday)! I'm...
Post Op Day 54 Minor freak-out (yesterday)!
I'm also posting a picture. I noticed that there was a very small spot of blood on my tank top and when I looked I saw that there is a tiny hole that opened up! For the past few days, while applying Mederma, I noticed feeling little sharp things on the very front center of the scar. I didn't think anything of it... thought maybe it was just stubble of hair etc. Well I called my PS since I freaked out after looking at the scar in the mirror and they said that the dissovable stitches sometimes start to surface & the wound on the inside may not have healed enough before the stitches dissolved. The stitches that are "poking out" are not long enough for me to trim with scissors. The "hole" is smaller than my drain sites and it isn't bleeding out or oozing anything foul smelling. The amount of blood that does come out I see on the gauze is the same size of the hole and is a very small amount maybe a drop size. They told me to clean the area 3 times a day with peroxide and put an anti-bacterial ointment like neosporin and place a gauze over it and also keep it dry (not sure how with neosporin on it LOL). It is not warm to the touch, fire red, or have a foul odor (a sign of infection they say). But OMG! has anyone experienced this? I've been reading up on this like crazy and have seen some posts and questions about this issue this far out post op... again, THANK GOD FOR THIS SITE! I mean, I completely trust my PS but just hearing others that have experienced this and reading some of the answers other PS gave regarding this, has put my mind at ease. PS told me if I wanted to, I could come in (yesterday) just to look at it but I after hearing what he had to say I didn't think I needed to drive all that way and for him to tell me the same thing. He have me all the warning signs to look for and to call again if it doesn't improve, gets worse, or I change my mind...
I have a regular post op appt next week so I'll wait till then to see him (unless things don't get better).
So just wanted to share... just in case anyone out there is going through this.
Other than this everything is going good, my swelling is improving but it's the weekend and I've been taking it easy!
Happy Healing Tummy Tuckers!!!
I'm also posting a picture. I noticed that there was a very small spot of blood on my tank top and when I looked I saw that there is a tiny hole that opened up! For the past few days, while applying Mederma, I noticed feeling little sharp things on the very front center of the scar. I didn't think anything of it... thought maybe it was just stubble of hair etc. Well I called my PS since I freaked out after looking at the scar in the mirror and they said that the dissovable stitches sometimes start to surface & the wound on the inside may not have healed enough before the stitches dissolved. The stitches that are "poking out" are not long enough for me to trim with scissors. The "hole" is smaller than my drain sites and it isn't bleeding out or oozing anything foul smelling. The amount of blood that does come out I see on the gauze is the same size of the hole and is a very small amount maybe a drop size. They told me to clean the area 3 times a day with peroxide and put an anti-bacterial ointment like neosporin and place a gauze over it and also keep it dry (not sure how with neosporin on it LOL). It is not warm to the touch, fire red, or have a foul odor (a sign of infection they say). But OMG! has anyone experienced this? I've been reading up on this like crazy and have seen some posts and questions about this issue this far out post op... again, THANK GOD FOR THIS SITE! I mean, I completely trust my PS but just hearing others that have experienced this and reading some of the answers other PS gave regarding this, has put my mind at ease. PS told me if I wanted to, I could come in (yesterday) just to look at it but I after hearing what he had to say I didn't think I needed to drive all that way and for him to tell me the same thing. He have me all the warning signs to look for and to call again if it doesn't improve, gets worse, or I change my mind...
I have a regular post op appt next week so I'll wait till then to see him (unless things don't get better).
So just wanted to share... just in case anyone out there is going through this.
Other than this everything is going good, my swelling is improving but it's the weekend and I've been taking it easy!
Happy Healing Tummy Tuckers!!!
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
95 Scripps Dr., Sacramento, California
Wonderful Doctor! He listened and understood all of my concerns. After my first consult with him, I knew he was the the one. The staff is also very caring and friendly. Made this whole process for me wonderful and stress free.