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5 months and one week post op!
I feel back to normal! I can do all of my normal pre surgery workouts including various Ab exercises.
My lumps (assuming scar tissue) near the middle of my incision have also decreased dramatically in size to the point where it's no longer a concern.
I still swell but it's so minimal that it's hard to notice. My belly button has stopped changing and I'm happy with it.
The only thing that I'm not comfortable doing is laying on my stomach and pushing up as in cobra yoga pose. I can do it, just feels weird still.
Also I'm still numb or have numbing sensations from my belly button down. This is to be expected and doesn't bother me.
All in all I'm still so happy with the decision to have this surgery and the results and the recovery wasn't thaaaat bad. Just be prepared to be down the first 3 weeks forrrr sure!
Lastly, I have the backmax body wedge that I'm going to sell for $80 if anyone is interested. This came in great use the first 3 weeks. It's been covered and also has a removable washable cover as well.
My lumps (assuming scar tissue) near the middle of my incision have also decreased dramatically in size to the point where it's no longer a concern.
I still swell but it's so minimal that it's hard to notice. My belly button has stopped changing and I'm happy with it.
The only thing that I'm not comfortable doing is laying on my stomach and pushing up as in cobra yoga pose. I can do it, just feels weird still.
Also I'm still numb or have numbing sensations from my belly button down. This is to be expected and doesn't bother me.
All in all I'm still so happy with the decision to have this surgery and the results and the recovery wasn't thaaaat bad. Just be prepared to be down the first 3 weeks forrrr sure!
Lastly, I have the backmax body wedge that I'm going to sell for $80 if anyone is interested. This came in great use the first 3 weeks. It's been covered and also has a removable washable cover as well.
12 weeks post op yesterday to be exact
So yesterday marked 12 weeks po. I haven't noticed much more change since my week 8 update except that the middle part of my stomach is not as tight feeling as previously. Working out is back to normal. I feel comfortable doing everything except stomach exercises. I do them but just crunches. No laying on my stomach, it's just not comfortable for me personally. I still swell daily and I'm still occasionally wearing my comfortable compression Garment to help minimize this. My swelling has never been unbearable by the way.
I love my belly button. All of the lumps I saw immediately upon surgery have gone away. I now have a cute little innie.
I'm still numb around lower stomach which is normal and last up to a year. One odd thing, my upper thighs were both numb post surgery and my left upper thigh is still numb. I find that weird and hopefully comes back to normal. Also I have one super hard knot of scar tissue right in the middle of my stomach. Luckily you can't see it but sure can feel it. The dr said to massage as it may break up and dissolve, but I doubt it. If not, he can cut out next year if I prefer. It doesn't hurt and it's not visible so I'll prob leave it.
Outer thigh Lipo update...the soreness is mostly completely gone. Periodically if I lay on my side it'll feel sore. But nothing too bad. I do have some lightly wrinkled skin as a result. The dr said that may smooth out. I need to wait 4-6 months. It's not bad so I won't cry about it. I guess I'd rather have that then saddlebags. I think. Haha
Overall I'm still pleased and happy with my results. I will be happier when swelling is completely gone because sometimes I can't tell if I just gained weight or if it's swelling. Hahaha One moment I look lean the next I'm super puffy even my upper abs.
I love my belly button. All of the lumps I saw immediately upon surgery have gone away. I now have a cute little innie.
I'm still numb around lower stomach which is normal and last up to a year. One odd thing, my upper thighs were both numb post surgery and my left upper thigh is still numb. I find that weird and hopefully comes back to normal. Also I have one super hard knot of scar tissue right in the middle of my stomach. Luckily you can't see it but sure can feel it. The dr said to massage as it may break up and dissolve, but I doubt it. If not, he can cut out next year if I prefer. It doesn't hurt and it's not visible so I'll prob leave it.
Outer thigh Lipo update...the soreness is mostly completely gone. Periodically if I lay on my side it'll feel sore. But nothing too bad. I do have some lightly wrinkled skin as a result. The dr said that may smooth out. I need to wait 4-6 months. It's not bad so I won't cry about it. I guess I'd rather have that then saddlebags. I think. Haha
Overall I'm still pleased and happy with my results. I will be happier when swelling is completely gone because sometimes I can't tell if I just gained weight or if it's swelling. Hahaha One moment I look lean the next I'm super puffy even my upper abs.
8 weeks post op - compression Garment and binder
One more thing on this topic...because I still swell, although it's minimal, I am continuing to wear either the binder or CG (the more comfortable one I purchased at Walmart). This compression is also helping my mons pubis area from becoming too full as well as my Lipo spots. I wear one of these items most of the day usually, but not when going to sleep. I notice if I do not have anything on at all, my stomach will get uncomfortably swollen during the day. So these help keep it down. If I have plans at night, I can get away without wearing anything so long as I've worn something throughout most of the day.