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38 Years, 5'6" 144 Lbs with 4 Kids, Ready to Do Something Just for Me. - Salt Lake City, UT
UPDATED FROM readysetgo38
1 month post
5 weeks with comparison pics
readysetgo38September 11, 2015
WORTH IT$21,800
Five weeks today!!
I feel great. I feel almost completely back to normal. Being able to bathe again (instead of shower) has been huge for me. I do still get swollen, so I still wear compression during the day, but not at night. I'm still not doing any intense exercise either. But there are times when I lose the tight feeling in my tummy, and it feels almost normal. I'm regaining sensation in my legs and tummy, although it's not completely back. And my bruises from the lipo are completely gone (sometime in week 4).
I'm down 5 lbs from my before weight. Down one size, maybe one and a half!
Next week I have another follow up appointment, and I think we'll start scar therapy. I have a lot of gathers and puckering, but I remember the changes my c-section scar went through without any scar therapy, so I'm confident it will be fine in time. I love my belly button. The scar is getting redder, but I was expecting that too. My breast lift scars are looking great (sorry, will not be doing pics of those!) and they are feeling great except for itching sometimes. My legs have really been itchy too! I think that means healing, and the nerves reconnecting, but it's super annoying! But compression helps. I ended up ordering a Marena compression garment a size smaller than what my ps gave me that has 3 rows of hooks up the tummy. I moved down to the second set of hooks this morning, so I'm still getting smaller. ????.
All in all, I'm so pleased I did this. The timing was perfect for me. (3 weeks before school started, still able to get to all the before school events).
I feel great. I feel almost completely back to normal. Being able to bathe again (instead of shower) has been huge for me. I do still get swollen, so I still wear compression during the day, but not at night. I'm still not doing any intense exercise either. But there are times when I lose the tight feeling in my tummy, and it feels almost normal. I'm regaining sensation in my legs and tummy, although it's not completely back. And my bruises from the lipo are completely gone (sometime in week 4).
I'm down 5 lbs from my before weight. Down one size, maybe one and a half!
Next week I have another follow up appointment, and I think we'll start scar therapy. I have a lot of gathers and puckering, but I remember the changes my c-section scar went through without any scar therapy, so I'm confident it will be fine in time. I love my belly button. The scar is getting redder, but I was expecting that too. My breast lift scars are looking great (sorry, will not be doing pics of those!) and they are feeling great except for itching sometimes. My legs have really been itchy too! I think that means healing, and the nerves reconnecting, but it's super annoying! But compression helps. I ended up ordering a Marena compression garment a size smaller than what my ps gave me that has 3 rows of hooks up the tummy. I moved down to the second set of hooks this morning, so I'm still getting smaller. ????.
All in all, I'm so pleased I did this. The timing was perfect for me. (3 weeks before school started, still able to get to all the before school events).
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UPDATED FROM readysetgo38
20 days post
Almost 3 weeks, feeling awesome!
readysetgo38August 27, 2015
I am loving my flat stomach! I tried on my skinniest jean yesterday, and they look fabulous! No muffin top, waist is loose! I think I'll be down a size after the swelling in my hips from the lipo goes down. I'm down 2 or 3 pounds from my before weight. I'm not really seeing day to day differences in the look of my stomach, but I feel like I'm getting less "blocky" and can see the curves better.
Boobs!! I love my boobs. I didn't get implants, but I did have a lift, and fat transfer. (I didn't want to be smaller than my (before) small breast.). I feel like my slightly smaller size up top is totally in keeping with my narrower middle. I've had friends notice my smaller size, (and do a double take, kinda checking out my tummy) but none of them has said anything, and I feel like if I want to tell them I can, or not. Strangely, I'm also kinda glad I have the lower belly swelling/pooch, because it fits in really well with the easy assumption that I've lost weight. (I just had a bigger pooch before.). My PS has assured me that it will resolve by three months, and it takes time to re-grow the channels that drain swelling away. Three months will definitely be time for another update! :)
I still see a lot of bruising from the lipo on my thighs. It's below the compression now, and I think that was helping...
I'm still in the compression garment that zips up the sides. I've tried others. Some of them make me hurt by the end of the day. Most hurt going over my hips, which makes the bathroom a pain.
So last week, my PS cleared me for light exercise, and whatever feels good. I've been walking every day, going a bit faster and farther (still under 3 miles) every day. I've started breaking it up, going a half hour in the morning and a half hour in the evening.
There's not much of my routine now (besides running, biking and swimming) that I can't do. I guess lifting heavy stuff as well, but it's been great having hubby and kids help with the laundry. Too much bending over makes me tired, and sitting in a chair without a back and leaning forward over my knees is also tiring and makes me hurt. Full speed ahead in the intimacy department as well! ;)
Good luck healing everyone!! It's worth it!
Boobs!! I love my boobs. I didn't get implants, but I did have a lift, and fat transfer. (I didn't want to be smaller than my (before) small breast.). I feel like my slightly smaller size up top is totally in keeping with my narrower middle. I've had friends notice my smaller size, (and do a double take, kinda checking out my tummy) but none of them has said anything, and I feel like if I want to tell them I can, or not. Strangely, I'm also kinda glad I have the lower belly swelling/pooch, because it fits in really well with the easy assumption that I've lost weight. (I just had a bigger pooch before.). My PS has assured me that it will resolve by three months, and it takes time to re-grow the channels that drain swelling away. Three months will definitely be time for another update! :)
I still see a lot of bruising from the lipo on my thighs. It's below the compression now, and I think that was helping...
I'm still in the compression garment that zips up the sides. I've tried others. Some of them make me hurt by the end of the day. Most hurt going over my hips, which makes the bathroom a pain.
So last week, my PS cleared me for light exercise, and whatever feels good. I've been walking every day, going a bit faster and farther (still under 3 miles) every day. I've started breaking it up, going a half hour in the morning and a half hour in the evening.
There's not much of my routine now (besides running, biking and swimming) that I can't do. I guess lifting heavy stuff as well, but it's been great having hubby and kids help with the laundry. Too much bending over makes me tired, and sitting in a chair without a back and leaning forward over my knees is also tiring and makes me hurt. Full speed ahead in the intimacy department as well! ;)
Good luck healing everyone!! It's worth it!
Replies (2)
August 27, 2015
Wow you are doing phenomenal w your recovery! Can't believe all u are able to do including sex! You look great and your poats are so informative, thank you.
August 28, 2015
When were you able to stand up straight fully?? I am day 9 post TT and still hunched.
August 29, 2015
I had a drainless TT, with progressive tension stitching. I think that had tons to do with how quickly I was upright. I think it was day 5 I was mostly upright, and fully upright by day 9. Day 12 seems to be a big turning point for a lot of people, so hang in there, its just around the corner!! Good luck healing!!
UPDATED FROM readysetgo38
12 days post
Day 12 about 75% of normal
readysetgo38August 19, 2015
Ok, small confession. When I get naked I spend a few minutes staring at my body in the mirror and ogle. It still seems unreal, like it can't be me. I'm over the moon about my results.
I had my 2nd follow up yesterday and my PS cleared me to try other compression, the bike short type. I tried my assets from target yesterday afternoon, but started feeling a bit more pain, and more swelling, so I'm back in the CG. I'll try again in a few days, maybe try to find something else.
I'm feeling great. I have color back in my cheeks, lots more energy. Not asking the kids as much to grab something for me on another level of the house, actually going down both flights of stairs to find my little guy instead of yelling or texting him. :)
I went bra shopping a few days ago. I'm fitting into 34Ds and some 36Cs (I was 34DD at VS before). Recap: I had a lift, and a reduction of one breast, with fat transfer back to both, for shaping, and to recover a bit of size loss. I love, love love my boobs. I'm okay being a bit smaller than before up top. They're still good sized, and because I'm smaller everywhere, I just look like I've lost weight.
I had my 2nd follow up yesterday and my PS cleared me to try other compression, the bike short type. I tried my assets from target yesterday afternoon, but started feeling a bit more pain, and more swelling, so I'm back in the CG. I'll try again in a few days, maybe try to find something else.
I'm feeling great. I have color back in my cheeks, lots more energy. Not asking the kids as much to grab something for me on another level of the house, actually going down both flights of stairs to find my little guy instead of yelling or texting him. :)
I went bra shopping a few days ago. I'm fitting into 34Ds and some 36Cs (I was 34DD at VS before). Recap: I had a lift, and a reduction of one breast, with fat transfer back to both, for shaping, and to recover a bit of size loss. I love, love love my boobs. I'm okay being a bit smaller than before up top. They're still good sized, and because I'm smaller everywhere, I just look like I've lost weight.
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