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Tummy Tuck Part 1: 0 - 6 Months: Initial Surgery & Recovery - The Woodlands, TX
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UPDATED FROM Metal Momma
6 months post
Well, it's official....I started with an Ab...
Well, it's official....I started with an Ab routine. I did my exercises last night. I did dumbbell side bends, bicycle crunches, plate twists (I really like these), windshield wipers, & flutter kicks. I know I'm gonna be sore as all get out tomorrow, I can already feel it today. But, it feels good. I can't wait to get to the point where I have muscle showing. I am heavily concentrating on obliques & lower back because those are the areas that will take care of the love handles. I really like the plate twists because i could really feel the burn in my obliques & lower back. I'll be off to the gym in a little while, starting the week of right. I'll keep you posted on the Ab work as I know everyone wonders about doing that after a TT. I didn't have any discomfort, just some serious weak issues because I've never bothered w/ abs & my abs aren't that strong, lol!
To read part 2 of my Tummy Tuck journey, please click here.
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April 21, 2013
Well I am just dying to see how you transform even more now that you are committed to the gym again! (You are my I inspiration so you can't slack off now! --just kidding) And 9lbs? Piece of cake! Actually make that a piece of fruit! You are vegan and know what to do. You will lose that in less than 2weeks. Just don't weigh yourself in the evening in case some of that is from swelling! Good luck!
April 21, 2013
Haha! No, I weigh myself every morning like an idiot. I wish I could just weigh in once a week, but I can't. I just have to know if I've made progress or not. Well now I really want to get some results to show off, thanks for the countability. Heading off to the gym now, it's leg day. Hopefully, I can get back in time to maybe get some sun rays. Boy, do I need a tan!!
April 21, 2013
Did your doc say to wait 6 mos to do ab work? ( I guess I would probably be too afraid to do anything hard before that time anyway.) I have 4 months to train for a half marathon. 3 more weeks before going back to the gym. Walked 2 miles yesterday and thought how bizarre that I was in such great physical shape before and now it's a feat to go for a walk!
April 21, 2013
You are still in great physical shape, it's just the anesthesia slowing u down & ur body using all it's energy to heal u. I was cleared for all physical activity at 6 weeks. The thing is....there are limits and ur body & abs will no doubt tell u what they are. So really it's not a big deal or anything to be scared about. Trust me, u'll know when ur doing something u shouldn't, it's OBVIOUS!
April 22, 2013
Boy am I glad I found your story this morning! I am five weeks post-op today and feeling puffier than I did a couple weeks ago. I couldn't figure out why my inner thighs are so puffy; my ps did not discuss much post-op stuff with me but you say that the fluid drains downward into the legs so I'll buy that. I want to start walking but will wait until I get clearance. I stopped wearing my cg for most of the time but started again last week because of swelling. Hubby and I went to the movies on Friday; I ate popcorn which he had salted and I knew I shouldn't. Boy did I pay for that with Saturday swelling. Anyway, Metal Momma, thank you so much for sharing your story, including the challenges. It has helped me so much. Oh-also, my ps (who I love but sure wish he provided more post-op information) has never mentioned that stitches might pop out! Again you are so helpful and encouraging. Thank you sincerely!
April 22, 2013
Well you are very welcome and I'm glad that my story was helpful to you. It's funny but I don't think the PS's say a whole lot about after the surgery stuff because there is just so much stuff to cover and everyone is different and it may or may not happen to you. So why freak you out over something a may never take place?? Stitches can do funny things. The can actually pop under the skin, like a tight thread breaking. I think that can happen around 5-7 weeks. I never experienced that. They can eject....whenever, could even be years from now. Crazy, I know. And the can come out all mushy and gross like a zit or liquidy in a blood blister. But, I know gals that didn't have any of this happen. Everyone's different. I think swelling and bloating become so obvious to ourselves after a TT. I can tell when I've eaten a big meal, my tummy looks like I just swolled a pineapple whole, lol! I could never really tell before because it was hiding under the big blob! No doubt the fluid drains down, it's got nowhere to go but south. I even had it go down into my knee, where it stayed for months. It finally released a few weeks ago and a big bruise showed up on the inside of my knee. And lo and behold I could bend my knee again. Weird, huh? Sounds like you are doing well. You basically only have 1 more week till you get clearance. Good luck!
April 23, 2013
I will be 8 weeks po on Thursday. I had a full TT w/ a breast lift. I have been healing much slower than the other ladies on this site. My swelling of the thighs have been crazy. I have a small waist and thunder thighs. I know it takes time. I had a lymphatic message this morning, but it was just a waist of money. I will just be patient. Thank you for your story and you look awesome!
April 23, 2013
Thank you so much. I bet you look great. We are hard on ourselves. The best thing for swelling is just resting. It will eventually go down, but the more u keep doing the more u will keep swelling. I started to see some big swelling changes around 8 weeks, so hopefully ur fixing to take a turn. It really does happen.
UPDATED FROM Metal Momma
6 months post
Well, I am officially back on schedule to get my...
Well, I am officially back on schedule to get my body back. I took a pretty long hiatus from working out due to vacation. My muscles went to [RS bleep] and I started looking all bloaty & ugly & clothes were starting not to fit. I put on 12lbs. I have been off and on trying to get back on track, but it just never stuck. I kept trying, starting over every Monday, and finally.....I think I'm good. I have worked out 5 days this week. I jogged 4 miles everyday and did my normal weight routine. I feel good and I feel like I want to keep improving on the areas that I need to improve on....like my no ass, and my muffin back top area, oh....and maybe get some abs working!!!! Most importantly...I feel like working out!! I mean, I wanna wear all my cute clothes and new shoes!!! It felt so good to wear things and not be self conscience. I'm self conscience now, I hate that feeling. There was a lot of talk today about sitting down after a TT and what it looks like while after the initial surgery. So, I had to see what was going on in the back of me when sitting down. I knew there was no problem with the front. I knew I had a little muffin back working in the back when standing up, but no idea if I looked like a hot mess sitting down from behind. Well, I took a bunch of pics sitting and I am posted them. Everything seems fine. I just have more weight to lose and I need to tone up. I have 9lbs to lose now. I did just scarf down a big ass lunch because I had worked out & had not eaten for 2 hours after my workout. So my tummy is swollen....that's my sandwich in there, lol! Plus, running I'm sure bloats me some too....although I'm not sure how much since I put on this weight. I can't tell what is fat & what could be swelling. Either way, I just want it gone. For any of you reading my post, please look at my pics of my back and tell me if you think I am obsessing and the amount of skin that hangs over my jeans is normal for wearing low rise jeans. Maybe it just appears that way because I am so high waisted?? Any input would be appreciated. I know I could for sure benefit from toning up. I also did some planks because...what the hell, I wanted to see what was going on down there too, lol! So here I am 6 months and a week and 9lbs heavier. I can't wait to post again when I have taken the weight off and toned up my body. Also, I kinda think we all go through this phase of our transformation. It's a bump in the road for sure, one probably a lot of women don't want to talk about. It happens, we work so hard to get here. Then there is a time when we start to think it will be ok, because we don't have that crazy tummy anymore....we can handle it. But, as time goes by and bad habits creep back in, things have to change. No matter what the battle to look the way we each want to look never stops and always has to be maintained. I just think it's a matter of when it happens to you and how far you will let it go till you decide to turn things around. It happens to us all.
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April 19, 2013
You look amazing!! Man is your body rockin!! So...what kind of workout plan on you on cause I need on something other than basic cardio! Again- you look fabulous!!!
April 19, 2013
Well, thank you very much. I kinda let myself go for a little bit, but I'm working back at it. Cardio alone is for sure not enough. I get asked a lot about what I do. I always wonder if anyone decides to follow through with my advice. The key is to be consistent, like work out cardio & weight 5-6 times a week. Scroll down 4 posts below this one and I posted my work out routine there for someone else who asked.
April 19, 2013
I do not see ANY flab of you sitting on your sides or anywhere. You look perfect! What kind of scar therapy are you using??
April 19, 2013
Hang on, I haven't posted them yet....I'm still trying to make myself look pretty, LMAO!!! OMG! Ok, I'll just post them as I go and then I'll do an update.
April 19, 2013
Ok, and I'll post my really ugly fat tummy one...only because I can remove it later :P
April 19, 2013
I just looked and sorry girl but your still perfect! You cant beat my mess..LOL
April 19, 2013
Oh, wait....it's coming! I'm posting the back fat one now. Just to show that lipo on flanks doesn't mean perfect.
April 19, 2013
Ok, I posted some ugly ones, so hurry up and look at them so I can take them down, lol!
April 19, 2013
Ok a VS model could pull as much as you..maybe more! lol
April 19, 2013
OH....COME ON!!!! So I'm a nut job?? Seriously, that couldn't have been what you expected tho right? I'm mean it's a good 2 inches thick AFTER lipo.
April 19, 2013
Have you looked at my super spillage all over the place pics yet? Cuz, I'm taking that [RS bleep] down asap! LOL!!
April 19, 2013
Yes, yes..and still its way better than mine, I am motivated to work out now gotta get this under control. Thank you for posting!
April 19, 2013
I think a lot has to do with exercise too. When I was off for a while my muscles started to disappear. It felt really bad to see my arms & legs dwindle away. Well, maybe now you can see it's not all perfect even tho we wish it to be. I have one side on my scar that's just different, everyone acts like I'm nuts & they can't see it. But, I'd love for it to be smooth. Idk? What can u do. Hopefully, u feel better....I got rolls too!
April 19, 2013
I'm so happy for you! I love your review - my surgery is scheduled for June 4 - I am so incredibly scared and nervous, but your review has really helped so much! Thank you :) You look fantastic!
April 19, 2013
Well Congratulations, I'm excited for you. You will be really happy. I don't think I was ever scared or nervous....Oh, maybe scared that the day would never come or I'd have to postpone or something like that, lol! Good luck & I'm glad my review helped. Mine's kinda boring, but I guess it's good to see that it can actually be that way. Can't wait to see your results. If you need any advice, I'm here.
April 19, 2013
Yep! That is definitely ab muscles in that plank pose! Good work!
April 19, 2013
Really? You just made my day. I haven't worked them....cuz let's face it, what was the point?? I'm so motivated now to actually work them since the muscle that is there now was just from all my other activities. So it proves, I really can have them. Yaaay! Thanks chick!
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