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Dream Come True
UPDATED FROM Obssessssed
2 months post
Slowly But Surely...
WORTH IT$11,025
It's been awhile so I thought maybe it's time I updated...
At my last update I'd had a little setback and was forced to take another week & a half off work. That turned out to be a real blessing in disguise for 2 reasons. The 1st being my kitty (fur baby) of 13 and a half years became very ill very quickly and after many trips to the vet and many tests, I had to put him down. I was (still am) completely devastated and heart broken. I can't imagine having to go thru all that while trying to recover and work.
On July 15 I was able to go back to work gradually. First week was 4 hrs a day, the next week was 6 hrs a day and back full time the week after that. Thank heavens my surgeon made me take that extra time off as I didn't realize how much pain I was in until I wasn't!!
At 4 weeks my surgeon had me start scar therapy... Twice a week I rub a layer of Kelo-cote over my scar and recover with the brown paper tape. I have to say my incision is looking incredible!!
At 5 and a half weeks I was FINALLY able to sleep in my own bed again!!!! Woo hoo! It was a little uncomfortable at first... Especially turning over (which I do all night long) and getting out of bed but every night gets better. I missed my bed soooo much! Lol
At approx. 6 weeks I was finally able to wear heels again. Yippee!!! I am a shoe addict in the worst way and I live in heels. Definitely missed my shoes. Occasionally I'd put a pair on while sitting in my recliner with my feet up but it just wasn't the same. Ha!Ha!
I was also cleared to start doing cardio altho I tried a couple of nights found it to be quite uncomfortable. At this point in time I have absolutely no motivation whatsoever to try again. My eating has been terrible!!! And I don't much care about that either... My weight is fine but I'm noticing my thighs are thundering and I have a little more junk in the trunk so I'm sure I've lost muscle. I was doing so well before this, too ????
I am now 7 and a half weeks post op... My incision still itches quite a bit. But I guess that's a good thing. I am also still swelling some... Altho my swelling is between my boobs and my belly button. I find when I sit I still have a bit of a jelly roll there as well. I'm not too worried about it tho as considering this is a 52 week recovery, I'm still in the very early stages.
All in all, so far I am VERY happy with my results and my choice in surgeon. This recovery has definitely been a lot harder and longer than I thought it would be but I absolutely would do it again to be on the flat side :)))
At my last update I'd had a little setback and was forced to take another week & a half off work. That turned out to be a real blessing in disguise for 2 reasons. The 1st being my kitty (fur baby) of 13 and a half years became very ill very quickly and after many trips to the vet and many tests, I had to put him down. I was (still am) completely devastated and heart broken. I can't imagine having to go thru all that while trying to recover and work.
On July 15 I was able to go back to work gradually. First week was 4 hrs a day, the next week was 6 hrs a day and back full time the week after that. Thank heavens my surgeon made me take that extra time off as I didn't realize how much pain I was in until I wasn't!!
At 4 weeks my surgeon had me start scar therapy... Twice a week I rub a layer of Kelo-cote over my scar and recover with the brown paper tape. I have to say my incision is looking incredible!!
At 5 and a half weeks I was FINALLY able to sleep in my own bed again!!!! Woo hoo! It was a little uncomfortable at first... Especially turning over (which I do all night long) and getting out of bed but every night gets better. I missed my bed soooo much! Lol
At approx. 6 weeks I was finally able to wear heels again. Yippee!!! I am a shoe addict in the worst way and I live in heels. Definitely missed my shoes. Occasionally I'd put a pair on while sitting in my recliner with my feet up but it just wasn't the same. Ha!Ha!
I was also cleared to start doing cardio altho I tried a couple of nights found it to be quite uncomfortable. At this point in time I have absolutely no motivation whatsoever to try again. My eating has been terrible!!! And I don't much care about that either... My weight is fine but I'm noticing my thighs are thundering and I have a little more junk in the trunk so I'm sure I've lost muscle. I was doing so well before this, too ????
I am now 7 and a half weeks post op... My incision still itches quite a bit. But I guess that's a good thing. I am also still swelling some... Altho my swelling is between my boobs and my belly button. I find when I sit I still have a bit of a jelly roll there as well. I'm not too worried about it tho as considering this is a 52 week recovery, I'm still in the very early stages.
All in all, so far I am VERY happy with my results and my choice in surgeon. This recovery has definitely been a lot harder and longer than I thought it would be but I absolutely would do it again to be on the flat side :)))
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UPDATED FROM Obssessssed
22 days post
I've Been A Bad Girl!
So, as previously posted, I went back to work at po day 12. I have a desk job and can get up and walk around whenever I need/want. My boss was fabulous at keeping an eye on me but because she is such a good boss, she just inspires me to work harder. I was coming home and staying in my recliner for the rest of the night... I honestly felt great!!!
Yesterday I went to my surgeon's office for my 3 week check up and was stunned to discover that although my scar and belly button are healing well, I am more swollen in some places than I should be which is an indication that I am doing too much too soon. I am now restricted to my recliner indefinitely... No work or play until I see my surgeon next week for a reassessment. It's day one of my "grounding" and I'm finding it difficult as I feel really good and I want to be out. I feel like I've made 1 step forward and about 10 steps back.
Ladies, listen to your surgeon... I was told to take 3 weeks off and then go back to work gradually. I obviously didn't listen and am now paying for it :(
Yesterday I went to my surgeon's office for my 3 week check up and was stunned to discover that although my scar and belly button are healing well, I am more swollen in some places than I should be which is an indication that I am doing too much too soon. I am now restricted to my recliner indefinitely... No work or play until I see my surgeon next week for a reassessment. It's day one of my "grounding" and I'm finding it difficult as I feel really good and I want to be out. I feel like I've made 1 step forward and about 10 steps back.
Ladies, listen to your surgeon... I was told to take 3 weeks off and then go back to work gradually. I obviously didn't listen and am now paying for it :(
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July 4, 2013
I had my surgery 2 weeks ago tomorrow. I checked in with my surgeon after one weeks because of all the swelling. She made me keep the drains in one more week. I'm glad she did because I went in today for the drain removal and she was much more pleased. I am still swollen with a small pooch below my new belly button but she said it would eventually tighten up. You look great. My tummy looked a lot like yours before. My ps took 6 pounds of skin and fat off me. I'm still not as flat as you right now but I hope eventually it will flatten out. I am taking off 4 weeks off because I have a standing job and I just don't want to take any chances of a setback. I hope you take it easy and get back that nice flat tummy. It will be worth it later on. It took the surgeon 5 hours to work on my new tummy and I think I owe to myself and her to take the time off to properly heal. I hope all goes well for you.
July 4, 2013
Thank you, Hourglass! Good for you for taking such good care of yourself and taking a good amount of time off work... Your final results are going to be amazing!!!
July 4, 2013
Hope things get better for you this week! It's so hard to find the balance between getting on with "life" at a slow pace and totally relaxing.
July 4, 2013
Thank you, Nichole! You're absolutely right... It's all about balance. Thanks for reminding me :)
July 7, 2013
It is amazing how you feel like a million bucks and then just wam...swell hell hits you...rest and patience is the most important things right now...good luck..
UPDATED FROM Obssessssed
12 days post
Back To Work :(
Po day 12: Went back to work today against my surgeon's advice... Rough day! Thankfully I had an appointment with my GP so I had to leave early. All week I have been walking completely straight, at my regular speed etc. After the hour long drive IN to work I felt very swollen and stiff in the belly, sore tummy muscles and couldn't stand straight up... And the day just progressed from there. I have a desk job and can get up and walk around as often as I like which led me to believe that I would be fine. Not! So, between the pain, swelling and exhaustion, I am not looking forward to tomorrow!! I think it finally hit me just how serious this surgery really is :(
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June 25, 2013
So sorry you are going thru so much pain right now, you are a trooper and yes it is a big procedure and I keep telling my self to chill , just because I feel fine I feel I want to do so much but I can't, is kind of depressing because I am so used to doing so much :( ... Take care and hopefully tomorrow turns out to be a better day for you
June 26, 2013
Thank u, Bella!!! I really appreciate your encouragement. You're a real sweetheart! Today definitely better :). I know it's hard to take it easy when you're used to being on the go but taking that extra time is worth it. And you deserve it!!
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