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Almost 6 months post op.
UPDATED FROM polskijames
5 months post
It's been about 5 months. Here is where I...
WORTH IT$8,000
It's been about 5 months. Here is where I stand:
Best decision I ever made. I am so unbelievably happy with my body I can't stand it. Last weekend was the first time I ever went to the beach and didn't keep my stomach covered by a towel or shirt. WOW!
My scar is ehh. It's about 17 inches long and the sides are very thin; however in the middle I had had some trouble with temp stitches so there's a keloid. I've been using ScarFx tape and Kelo-care. It's very soft, but still red/purply looking.
I'm also numb. Imagine yourself with 6 pack abs, that's the entire area i'm numb, where all the squares are (that's what my son calls them.) I don't really mind it except when I have an itch that I can't scratch because I can't feel myself scratching but i'm still itching! Or when my stomach is touching something- I can feel the pressure but not on my skin so it's weird.
So.....now I want boobs. I wanted the whole package but I thought if I just get my stomach fixed maybe I won't care about saggy nursing boobies. But, low and behold, gotta get them boobies too. Geez my kids did a number on me.
Best decision I ever made. I am so unbelievably happy with my body I can't stand it. Last weekend was the first time I ever went to the beach and didn't keep my stomach covered by a towel or shirt. WOW!
My scar is ehh. It's about 17 inches long and the sides are very thin; however in the middle I had had some trouble with temp stitches so there's a keloid. I've been using ScarFx tape and Kelo-care. It's very soft, but still red/purply looking.
I'm also numb. Imagine yourself with 6 pack abs, that's the entire area i'm numb, where all the squares are (that's what my son calls them.) I don't really mind it except when I have an itch that I can't scratch because I can't feel myself scratching but i'm still itching! Or when my stomach is touching something- I can feel the pressure but not on my skin so it's weird.
So.....now I want boobs. I wanted the whole package but I thought if I just get my stomach fixed maybe I won't care about saggy nursing boobies. But, low and behold, gotta get them boobies too. Geez my kids did a number on me.
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UPDATED FROM polskijames
20 days post
I can't sit still very long- so I decided to go to...
I can't sit still very long- so I decided to go to the gym this morning at almost 3 weeks post op. I walked onthe treadmill for 30 min, did some stretching, then the bike for maybe 15 min. I figured the bike would be ok since I'm hunched over it anyway. I felt awesome during and after. However, I feel incredibly guilty, like my doctor would be mad at me if he found out!
My question is, anyone having trouble eating? As in, eating a plateful or large amount of food? I just can't seem to eat. I have zero appetite. If I eat breakfast I have to force myself to eat something mid afternoon. And forget dinner. 1-3 bites and I'm finished. I'm wondering if this is just a post op thing or is it maybe that I'm pulled so tight I feel like I have no room to expand?
My question is, anyone having trouble eating? As in, eating a plateful or large amount of food? I just can't seem to eat. I have zero appetite. If I eat breakfast I have to force myself to eat something mid afternoon. And forget dinner. 1-3 bites and I'm finished. I'm wondering if this is just a post op thing or is it maybe that I'm pulled so tight I feel like I have no room to expand?
Replies (3)
December 7, 2012
Hi - I'm the same. I've read and from advice on here that there's less room due to being pulled tighter and less room between the muscle and the tummy wall. Not sure if that helps but I kind of get it more now I'm more healed. Take care, X
December 7, 2012
Yeah I was thinking that too. And maybe all the meds? I had to switch my antibiotic so I was on meds for a little over 2 weeks. I think it'll get better once I'm more stretched out. I'm still slightly hunched over.
December 8, 2012
WOW, you look fantastic! NO stretch marks and major curves and FLAT!!! You must be thrilled! About eating: I am eating WAY less too, I seem to have more indigestion now..but for me its only been 5 days. I did not have muscle repair, but if you did I assume that would pull things even tighter and would make you feel full sooner.
January 4, 2013
I am POD 15 and I have had no problem eating. Is something wrong with me? I keep wondering if I'm going to gain back the 70 lbs I lost pre-op since my appetite appears to have been unaffected by the surgery and my exercise regime has been temporarily suspended.
UPDATED FROM polskijames
19 days post
POD 19- got the go ahead to start standing up...
POD 19- got the go ahead to start standing up woohoo! Scar and BB is looking wonderful. Next appt 3 weeks and ill be going back to work (not as exciting).
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