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Athletic, 52 Year Old, Mother of Grown Twins
UPDATED FROM SDTinaS
1 year post
One Year Today!
WORTH IT$8,500
It was one year ago that I had my TT with muscle repair. I have no regrets. I ran my 8th marathon in April and 7 half marathons in the last 6 months. It's holding together well.
I will need to go in an have scar revision on my right side, since it popped open a few weeks after surfer and didn't really heal correctly. I won't be able to have it until October because I'm training for the Chicago Marathon the first part of that month.
I'm posting the before and after photo side by side. I want to remember what it was like in case I start thinking it's not perfect - which it's not, but that's ok. I don't have that skin hanging over.
I do wish I hadn't done the lipo on the hips. the skin is loose in that area, which is probably because of my age.
Dr. Pousti did a great job and the only regret I have is that I didn't do it sooner.
I will need to go in an have scar revision on my right side, since it popped open a few weeks after surfer and didn't really heal correctly. I won't be able to have it until October because I'm training for the Chicago Marathon the first part of that month.
I'm posting the before and after photo side by side. I want to remember what it was like in case I start thinking it's not perfect - which it's not, but that's ok. I don't have that skin hanging over.
I do wish I hadn't done the lipo on the hips. the skin is loose in that area, which is probably because of my age.
Dr. Pousti did a great job and the only regret I have is that I didn't do it sooner.
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UPDATED FROM SDTinaS
5 months post
5 Months PO
Today marks 5 months PO. I completed a half marathon two days ago in 2:05. I am very pleased with the results. I've gained 5 pounds and am up to 140. I like being closer to 135 for running.
It's been quite a journey and I am so happy I did this for myself. I just turned 53 last month and the only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.
It's been quite a journey and I am so happy I did this for myself. I just turned 53 last month and the only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.
Replies (5)
November 19, 2014
Looking hot!! You've got a very youthful looking body! Good for you for completing a half marathon in just over two hours! Don't worry about those five pounds. I've gained back all the weight I lost after my tuck but am working on reducing. Your tummy is even flatter than mine but your scar is darker. However, it's been almost 7 months for me so I've had more time to heal.
November 20, 2014
Thank you so much. That was a very nice comment. There are a few minor things that I hope resolve with a little more time, such as intensity of color and some texturing around the incision line. It's a little bumpy still. Also, I have a little bit of dog ear on one side where the incision split open. But when I looked at before and after its a tremendous improvement.
November 21, 2014
You look fabulous!! I hear you on the 135 part I gained almost 10lbs I swear holidays and I have a love hate relationship lol. Do you feel any swelling while running or after running? Love reading your progress!
November 21, 2014
My weight is up too since surgery. I like to think its all muscle. Lol. I swear I still swell by the end of the day and I'm almost 1 year po. I feel like there is fluid stuck in my mons area. Annoying. Anyone else?
November 21, 2014
I do have some tightness the next day after a long run or one in which I pushed myself hard.
UPDATED FROM SDTinaS
3 months post
More photos
A view of the area on my right hip and the bulging above my BB.
Replies (5)
September 19, 2014
I am just over 15 weeks post op. I have the same bulge as you. I am hoping that this goes down. I am pretty flat below that, then I still have a "Ken doll" I hope that this disappears soon too!
September 19, 2014
I think your swelling is very normal but I don't think it's bad at all! I think you look great!
September 19, 2014
Great results. That upper abdominal "bulge" of yours doesn't look like a bulge to me. In fact it looks totally natural! All our bodies differ somewhat and I say that's probably your natural shape! Still, we're our own worst critics. I myself fret over a little belly button crease and the fact that my BB isn't perfect!! I never had even one single little scab on my incisions! Just goes to show how differently we all heal! You might have had more tension on your incision than I did. I'm now almost five months post op second tuck and I no longer feel tight along my incision, something that some people feel even after a year. Makes me wonder if I could have been pulled down even tighter. Oh well, perfection is never going to happen for me as I'm just a fussy old broad unreasonable expectations!
September 26, 2014
I have the same bulge as you. you still look great but I know we find that it's never good enough. :)
September 30, 2014
I am another that gets that upper bulge too, more often than not it is if I eat too large a meal or sat for long periods of time. It has got better though.
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