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9 weeks 5 days PO new pics
UPDATED FROM Mommy2FourBoys
This procedure has been one of the best decisions...
WORTH IT$10,000
This procedure has been one of the best decisions I have made for myself. The procedure itself was tough and had it's own challenges during the recovery but everything that I have felt has been so worth the way I feel right now. My confidence is coming back and I've been able to start working out recently which is a nice feeling. I still swell sometimes after working out or after a long day at work but that is to be expected. I focus more on what I am eating so I can keep this motivation going but for anyone deciding if this is what they want to do I can't explain enough how good of a decision this was. Best of luck to all you ladies on your journey :-)
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UPDATED FROM Mommy2FourBoys
Well I am 32 days post op and I started back to...
Well I am 32 days post op and I started back to work this past Tuesday which has been a challenge because this past weekend was an extremely demanding weekend at work. I have been feeling quite well, still really sore on my legs and my stomach has swelling which I know is to be expected. Trying to figure out what is normal and what is bad swelling has been something that I've struggled with. I am a nervous person by nature so every time I see that I have swelling I get nervous wondering if it is normal. I'm trying to focus on being positive and waiting for the final outcome whenever it appears. I switched from my comfortable safe CG to one that is easier to wear during work hours and it does not limit my swelling as much as my other one but I change into my more comfortable one as soon as I get home. Anywho 32 days PO and I am truly blessed to have had the opportunity to do this! My husband has been amazing and helped so much through this experience :-). Hope all of you ladies are doing well and I will add more pictures hopefully tomorrow
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March 11, 2013
U look great...im scheduled for the 12th....
March 11, 2013
Thank you. Are you excited? I can honestly say no matter how much discomfort or pain I've had it had been absolutely worth it!
March 11, 2013
Im beyond excited..its one in the morning n I can't sleep....I just pray for excellent results. .lol
March 11, 2013
You look AWESOME!!! I'm scheduled for the 1st of April! I love seeing great results! It calms my nerves a bit lol : )
March 11, 2013
Thank you :-)! I know exactly what you mean about results I used to spend every free minute I had on this site reading and looking at pictures. Then I went back to work lol. But still get on daily. I think even after the surgery tho hearing nice comments like yours means the world to me because I didn't know what to expect and looking at myself isn't the same as hearing someone else say something nice so really thank you. I will have to follow your progress too
March 11, 2013
I'm on here all day long too! I honestly was so back and forth about my surgery before I found this site and now it's a definite yes! Lol! : )
UPDATED FROM Mommy2FourBoys
Today I am 16 days PO and I got my first lymphatic...
Today I am 16 days PO and I got my first lymphatic massage and honestly it felt really weird during because I'm still so numb some places but it really helped me especially in the Lipo areas. I can feel a difference already in the scar tissue and how it is helping to break it down better. I think I will make this a regular thing for awhile to help reduce swelling and promote healing. Yesterday I had my 2nd check up and my PS is awesome, along with his staff but especially his medical assistant. She is very funny and thought it was amusing when I mentioned that some days I feel as if my belly button is being eaten by my stomach lol. Anywho my PS did a test to make sure I didn't have any fluid build up and I don't so I'm very pleased with that aspect although the test was no fun lol. A needle in your stomach I guess shouldn't sound fun though but I was glad to hear it was only normal swelling going on.
I still have good days and bad days but yesterday I was able to do quite a bit since it was one of my boys birthdays we threw him his party and had fun but last night I was feeling the pain from all the activity. I didn't take any pain meds just relaxed and let it pass. I hope everyone else is doing great :-). Oh and I ordered my silicone sheet for my scar therapy which I will start next week or so when my scar is fully healed. But that's it for now :-). My PS is great.
I still have good days and bad days but yesterday I was able to do quite a bit since it was one of my boys birthdays we threw him his party and had fun but last night I was feeling the pain from all the activity. I didn't take any pain meds just relaxed and let it pass. I hope everyone else is doing great :-). Oh and I ordered my silicone sheet for my scar therapy which I will start next week or so when my scar is fully healed. But that's it for now :-). My PS is great.
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February 22, 2013
You are looking good girl! Dr Leber does the cutest belly buttons, yours looks great :) Just posted my first after photo, I am still super hunched over, you look like your standing pretty straight already. Any tips to loosen up, I swear I think I will tear in two if If I try and stand much straigher.
February 22, 2013
Thank you! I am going to post a couple pics here soon now that you can actually see the incision line. He does great on belly buttons I agree 100%. For a little while there I was afraid my body was going to swallow mine but apparently it was just swelling lol. Honestly I just started to more and more make myself stand a tiny bit straiter. I know it feels like you can't but just inch it a little more every time you get up and walk and listen to your body. I can stand pretty well with my CG on but sometimes with it off for pics I still feel weird so your not alone.
February 22, 2013
Thank you for sharing your story! Very encouraging.. I go in next week for a consultation and am freaking! So scared. But you look amazing!!
February 22, 2013
Thank you :-) Don't be scared. The worst part is the first couple days and I've heard that pain pumps do wonders (mine didn't work lol) but my pain meds alone with the help of my hubby made it as comfortable as can be. And I keep looking in the mirror thinking. Is this me?! Lol. All the pain has been worth it i promise. I think the worst part was worrying about the pain. Not the actual surgery :-).
February 22, 2013
I have a friend that has been so negative about it.. Reminding me of the risks and the problems that could go with the surgery. But decided, I'm doing it! Doing it for me! Love to hear all the success stories!
February 22, 2013
That's okay that your friend warns you about risks and complications but I hope she is being equally as supportive of your decision to move forward and do the surgery. Negativity is no good, you should walk into the surgery with an open mind and know that the final results will not be immediate and even for the woman who unfortunately need to have revisions I think staying positive is something that helps get you through. Sure you can have bad days. I definitely do lol. But I also try to focus on things like eating right. I used to use salt like no other. Like salted everything and I stopped using it. Food already has enough sodium and the extra I would have been using would probably have made me a balloon lol. I've also been focusing on turning our spare bedroom into a gym for after the recovery phase :-) things like this keep me going and having people to talk to who don't judge and do support you is what's best. Maybe your friend is just worried about you. But you should tell her you understand the risks and would like if she can be more supportive or stop with the lecturing :-) good luck on your surgery and I will be following your progress.
February 22, 2013
I am so happy for you mama! This is a journey that will take you to another world. It's awesome, the rewards are worth all the costs all the pain everything. I have seen a lot of people in the past few months change from the ugly duckling they thought (their tummies) were in to a beautiful swans.
February 22, 2013
You look great!! Especially in that bikini!
February 22, 2013
your results are awesome! congats!
February 26, 2013
Your pics look great! How are ya feeling?
February 27, 2013
Doing well definitely up and doing more around the house. Been making dinner and getting some play time with my kids which is nice. I started sleeping in my own bed instead of the recliner which is a relief lol. But still sore every time I get up and down which I hope goes away soon because I go back to work next week which should be fun lol. How are you doing? I haven't had a chance to get on here much lately.
February 27, 2013
Glad to hear that. Oh, your own bed, how nice. That will be a huge relief when I can get back to that. I wonder how long I will have to live on the couch. I hope you will be ok to go back to work. My day is not here yet. Still counting down the days. 22 more to go. Taking forever. I cant wait to join you. :) Look forward to more pics. Take care of yourself.
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