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1 More Day--- Rebuilding Myself from the Inside out :) - Scottsdale, AZ
UPDATED FROM MrsSymonsSays
1 month post
6 Week Post Op Pic and my magical underwear
WORTH IT$10,000
Ok so this oic was supposed to post with the other one--- aside from that someone asked what kind of compression I wear if any- yes, yes I do and so should you! Just my opinion but if you're gonna spend alllllll this money I think it's worth the extra time bundled up ;) I know my body feels and looks better because of it- I am wrapped almost 24/7 in either these underwear or in my binder at night.
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6 Week Anniversary gift-- 'spitting a stitch'....
I hit 6 weeks today... I hear a choir of angels singing!! The last 2 days I have really noticed a change in my shape or maybe it's a mental change--- I really feel for the first time in 12+ years that I like what I see. No longer trapped behind the tummy.
I was a brave girl and changed my own tape this week- I even scraped off the old glue left behind from the past 6 weeks. It really isn't that bad; made it much easier for me to stomach since it's all flat and there's no texture along the incision EXCEPT for smack dab in the center as I was cleaning I felt a sharp poke and realized there was something sticking out of my skin!! AGHHHH! I was just feeling so comfortable looking at all of it and then to see that was a shock - so I did what came to mind first..,Tape that sucker back up! Haha! I called the nurse and she had me come in to the office. Turns out it was a piece of suture that didn't get pulled out (prob at the 1 week appt). The knot was cut off but this piece didn't come out- guess my body got rid of it:)
It seriously was like 4 mm long! Haha! If I had just played with it a second longer it probably would have fallen out on its own ;) I was taped back up and sent on my merry way- I won't be going back until the end of June for a checkup. I have chosen to use Mepitac tape for as long as the roll will last and then I will switch to the cream my PS recommended. :) I love my Dr. and his staff!!!!
I was a brave girl and changed my own tape this week- I even scraped off the old glue left behind from the past 6 weeks. It really isn't that bad; made it much easier for me to stomach since it's all flat and there's no texture along the incision EXCEPT for smack dab in the center as I was cleaning I felt a sharp poke and realized there was something sticking out of my skin!! AGHHHH! I was just feeling so comfortable looking at all of it and then to see that was a shock - so I did what came to mind first..,Tape that sucker back up! Haha! I called the nurse and she had me come in to the office. Turns out it was a piece of suture that didn't get pulled out (prob at the 1 week appt). The knot was cut off but this piece didn't come out- guess my body got rid of it:)
It seriously was like 4 mm long! Haha! If I had just played with it a second longer it probably would have fallen out on its own ;) I was taped back up and sent on my merry way- I won't be going back until the end of June for a checkup. I have chosen to use Mepitac tape for as long as the roll will last and then I will switch to the cream my PS recommended. :) I love my Dr. and his staff!!!!
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April 14, 2015
Holy crap!!! That looks like. Professional model snapshot! I can't wait to hit six weeks now!!!! Do you still wear a compression garment or spanks at all?
April 15, 2015
Hahah!! Professional IPhone shot in my bathroom! Haha! Seriously- these I purchased over a year ago because I loved loved loved them and so desperately wanted to fit into them someday- little did I know Id have a TT, and voila! I said before, there's something so feminine about your undergarments laying flat on your body- a feeling hard to describe- I didn't know how much I missed that! Fitting into these today was a huge milestone for me.
I am a firm believer in wearing compression for as long as possible! I wore 2 types of binders for 5.5 weeks- At the end of last week I switched to compression underwear- I will post a pic of them in a minute- I tried on a jillion different brands, types, sizes, and nothing felt as comfy as these did! They are Maidenform High Waisted Briefs. I found that 99% of the garments I tried, they were hard to get into and too tight on my butt- so tight that my ass and hips were just oozing out the bottom! So gross!! I'm very curvy so it's hard to find stuff that fits both my butt and the waist- these are awesome! My nurse today even commented that she thought they were great for me and just the right amount of compression:) yay! I found them at Kohls and plan on getting more- really wondering if anyone makes a thong back....would be nice to avoid panty lines :)
April 15, 2015
Thank you for the compression undies recommendation and pics! Oh, my gosh! I took my 10yo daughter to find another CG at JcPenny. And I tried on one of those medevil looking corsets with all the clasps up the front and inner brace wires. I sat down and my butt literally was oozing out the bottom in this hilarious roll of flub. My daughter and I were laughing so hard!!!! Oh that hurt so bad, but was so freak'n funny. I admit to peeing a little ;). Wish I got that on camera though.
April 15, 2015
lol, yes, exactly!!! OOOOOOOOOOZING lol, not a good look ;) Next time get allllll that on camera for us, ok? ;)
April 15, 2015
Wow! Did you loose weight too or is the look all from the tt ?
April 15, 2015
Hi:) I went in at 165- Dr. Shaw said he removed between 3-4 pounds (I never asked for the actual amount) I started weighing myself at 2 weeks and have been hovering between 160 and 157 on my best day. I'm super happy with that! My goal has been to get around 150, and now having the belly outta my way it seems like it will be easy and MAYBE more will be possible!
April 15, 2015
Love your figure!
April 15, 2015
Thank you, I'm starting to like it too :) I can't wait to start feeling 100% and get back to hiking my trails
April 15, 2015
Holy hotness, you look great!! Cute panties too! Did you have permanent or dissolvable sutures? I've been wondering if I need to worry about spitting stiches, I have/had dissolvable.
April 15, 2015
thanks ahunny :) I had some external stitches that were removed at around 1 weeks post, from what I recall they were at the very ends of my incision on the sides, and a few spots here and there on the front, mostly in the middle, and I really mean just a few. These were the same kind on my BB, also all removed at 1 week. They are black in color....The rest are internal dissolvable and are white. Nurse told me that how I will be able to tell what it is...but said that it's not gonna happen :)
UPDATED FROM MrsSymonsSays
1 month post
5 Week PostOp Pics
Alrighty. Looks very much like the week prior but I FEEL different for sure :)
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April 8, 2015
Swellings come down a lot your on your way to bikini season girl!!! WOOHOO:-););)
April 9, 2015
it would take a miracle to get these legs in anything other than swim shorts, lol...;)
April 8, 2015
You look fantastic and the bb is too cute!!
April 8, 2015
You are looking great. I can relate to the evening swelling. It's tight and sucks, but it's part of the process.
April 9, 2015
yes its frustrating but I am so happy its just a season :) hope you are well!
April 9, 2015
yep, you look GREAT!
April 9, 2015
Oh no!....but I love your attitude! It took me a while to get over the hump so I pray for you to get there asap!
April 9, 2015
Thank you. I woke up very emotional today. Like I could cry at any little thing. I feel like a burden to my family, even though they haven't complained at all.
April 9, 2015
I felt soooooo much better after the drains came out- maybe a few days after- I cried a lot as well- just felt so helpless and watched my hubby take on the world and start to crack at the seams- was hard. The first 2 weeks were much more trying than we anticipated. Hang in there because I PROMISE it gets better- just let them love on you and focus on that- think of all the times you've blessed someone with your time and attention expecting nothing in return, it was your honor right? The same is true- this is their experience to bless someone- it just happens to be you!
April 9, 2015
I'm used to helping everyone and not the other way around. I'm making sure to thank them a lot so they don't Get miffed at my bossiness lol.
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