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Drain Less Full Tummy Tuck, 5 feet 6 inches, 135 lbs, 30's wife and mom of 3. 2 csections, 50+ lb weight loss. Arizona.
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19 days post
Day 19 Post Op PM Pics
justanarizonagalApril 9, 2015
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Pics this evening - have been going through "swell hell" since Easter but this evening, the swelling has gone down some....
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19 days post
Day 19?? post op PM pics
justanarizonagalApril 9, 2015
Pics this evening
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17 days post
Post Op Day 17 - A post where I talk about my "Diet" since surgery.
justanarizonagalApril 6, 2015
Some of you may have read my very first post, where I talk about why I went on this TT journey. If not, I'm going to give you the condensed brief version: 3 pregnancies, 2 csections and then in a little over a year and half in 2012, I dieted and exercised down from 175 pounds to 120-125. I went from a size 14-16 to a size 4-6 at the peak of my physical fitness. So, basically I lost 50-55ish pounds on top of the 3 pregnancies. 120 was really too low for my height (5 foot 6) and found I was getting sick a lot so I went up to 125-130. Doctor ended up tightening ab walls again and then taking off a little over 2 pounds of skin from my stomach during TT.
ANYWAYS, present day. Between my consult in January and surgery in March, I was yo-yoing in weight from 135 to 139. It didn't bother me really. I was wearing size 10 jeans now (not the 6's anymore as due to heart issues, I am no longer able to do the high impact aerobics I did to lose weight, so hence, gained inches back as I was no longer toned as I used to be.... which reminds me, after I heal, I really need to find a low impact toning routine as I don't need to lose weight, I just want to tone) Anyways, wearing size 10 jeans cause my belly needed them. They were loose in the butt (I have no butt) and the legs (thin legs) but what could I do? That was my option. Dresses were out as you could see belly bulge.
In a nutshell, I have basically maintained my weight loss since 2012 due to the fact I learned how to cook healthy and I carried over the habits I learned over that year of my lifestyle change.
Since surgery????? OMG. I have been eating not well at all. I try to drink a slimfast once or twice a day but dinner? My portion sizes - way too big. I'm also not cooking dinner yet. I have a little, crockpot stuff, but I cook for a family of 7 so it's a pain as I have to have someone lift all my casserole dishes or crockpot out or the sack of potatoes etc. I am unable to lift this stuff yet without discomfort. So, hubby cooks majority of meals. Having Easter dinner recently hasn't helped. The worst part though??? I don't know why but when I am laying in bed at night, I am snack like CRAZY. Horrible stuff!!!!! examples? Sour Cream n Onion Chips, little bit of nacho's, Nutty Butty bars, Cheese and Crackers etc. Sometimes not just once snack, but two!!! One of my rules since weight loss??? (which I break every so often, even pre surgery - heck I'm only human) but a MAJORITY of the time - "Don't eat after 7pm and if you do, TRY to make it a healthy one." I am failing miserably at this. I know if I don't get back on track soon, I'm going to stretch my stomach out again (by this, I mean my actual stomach, where it holds more food and it takes more food to feel full) and I can gain weight. I was told by a tummy tuck vet to not even weigh myself for a month or two after surgery due to swelling and such so I have resisted the temptation but I don't know what is up with me and the raging appetite lately!!! Anyone else doing this??? If I'm the only one, I'm going to feel horrible LOL! ;)
ANYWAYS, present day. Between my consult in January and surgery in March, I was yo-yoing in weight from 135 to 139. It didn't bother me really. I was wearing size 10 jeans now (not the 6's anymore as due to heart issues, I am no longer able to do the high impact aerobics I did to lose weight, so hence, gained inches back as I was no longer toned as I used to be.... which reminds me, after I heal, I really need to find a low impact toning routine as I don't need to lose weight, I just want to tone) Anyways, wearing size 10 jeans cause my belly needed them. They were loose in the butt (I have no butt) and the legs (thin legs) but what could I do? That was my option. Dresses were out as you could see belly bulge.
In a nutshell, I have basically maintained my weight loss since 2012 due to the fact I learned how to cook healthy and I carried over the habits I learned over that year of my lifestyle change.
Since surgery????? OMG. I have been eating not well at all. I try to drink a slimfast once or twice a day but dinner? My portion sizes - way too big. I'm also not cooking dinner yet. I have a little, crockpot stuff, but I cook for a family of 7 so it's a pain as I have to have someone lift all my casserole dishes or crockpot out or the sack of potatoes etc. I am unable to lift this stuff yet without discomfort. So, hubby cooks majority of meals. Having Easter dinner recently hasn't helped. The worst part though??? I don't know why but when I am laying in bed at night, I am snack like CRAZY. Horrible stuff!!!!! examples? Sour Cream n Onion Chips, little bit of nacho's, Nutty Butty bars, Cheese and Crackers etc. Sometimes not just once snack, but two!!! One of my rules since weight loss??? (which I break every so often, even pre surgery - heck I'm only human) but a MAJORITY of the time - "Don't eat after 7pm and if you do, TRY to make it a healthy one." I am failing miserably at this. I know if I don't get back on track soon, I'm going to stretch my stomach out again (by this, I mean my actual stomach, where it holds more food and it takes more food to feel full) and I can gain weight. I was told by a tummy tuck vet to not even weigh myself for a month or two after surgery due to swelling and such so I have resisted the temptation but I don't know what is up with me and the raging appetite lately!!! Anyone else doing this??? If I'm the only one, I'm going to feel horrible LOL! ;)
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April 6, 2015
UGHHHHH I hate the typo's in my post. ^^^^^^ Does ANYONE know if there is a way to either edit posts or edit comments in your posts?!?!?! If the option exists, I cannot find it.
April 6, 2015
You are definitely not a lot alone. I've been eating like I'm in prison and need to shove it down quickly before someone steals it from me. And portion sizes of my three grown brothers put together. I contribute it to my body needing it to itself so I'm not entirely worried about it. I know once I'm healed and able to, I'm going to start running again. If your stomach does stretch, it won't be hard to bring it back down again. We all need to listen to our bodies. If it wants some sour cream & onion chips, give it to your body. It's not going to kill you. As for low Impact exercise, look into TRX suspension training. I'm a certified instructor and it's great for people of all fitness levels.
April 8, 2015
Just realized my comment is all messed up! I assure you, I am not illiterate! Unfortunately I do 98% of my posting from my phone.
April 6, 2015
Your body is craving for a reason!!! Try to eat as clean as possible and give your body what it needs if you google the foods your eating it will show you the nutrients your body actually is asking for;) don't be too worried though once you can exercise again you'll get back in a rhythm:-)
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