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2 Months Pre-op Lower Body Lift After 125lb Weight Loss - Toronto, ON
UPDATED FROM Melissagetsfit
1 month post
6 Weeks Post-Op Lower Body Lift
WORTH IT$15,146
I havnt posted in awhile but I'm healing very well! I'm cleared for exercise now but I'm going to hold off for a little bit longer just to give my body some extra time to heal. My incisions are looking great, my incision line is actually hidden but a very small thong. I do still have some swelling but it keeps going down. It will be a good day when it's gone for good!
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UPDATED FROM Melissagetsfit
29 days post
4 Weeks Post-op Lower Body Lift
Today was my 4 week post-op lower body lift mark. Nothing new to report. I'm still pretty swollen, my pants still don't fit. Its going to take few inches of swelling to subside before I will be able to button any of my pants. Thankfully I have a lot of dresses. My nevers are slowly coming back but I still have lots of numb areas. In my photos the indent between my thighs and knees is from wearing my compression garment. That is the area they stop.
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Your surgeon did an excellent job!
Did you get an upper lift?
UPDATED FROM Melissagetsfit
23 days post
3 Weeks Post-Op Lower Body Lift
Yesterday marked my 3 week post-op lower body lift procedure. I went back to work on Monday (I work in finance so a desk job), I worked my regular work week, Mon-Friday 9-5 with no problems at all. I even worked 8.5hrs over-time. My healing progress is going really well, I'm still pretty swollen but other then that I'm doing fantastic. My incision line looks amazing, I've attached a picture. I can't believe how incredible it's looks at just 3 weeks post-op. I can't wait until all the steri strips come off!
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You look amazing!
Thanks! I can't wait until the swelling is gone. It's very anoyying.
Did you have diastasis recti repaired?
Yes, my muscles were separated beyond any workout could ever fix. My muscles are still sore from that but now it feels like I did workout versus pain. Although sneezing and coughing do still cause quick sharp pain in the muscles.
Well, that's good to know! I have to have mine repaired and I hope my recovery is as speedy as yours and I'm back at work as quick as you! Your incisions look fantastic! I'm in awe!
Woo hoo! So excited for you! I am hoping that I am only out of work for two weeks too. I'm an accountant for a public accounting firm. I also work for an exceptional firm and will be able to work from home for some time as well. But the same deal, we sit all day. Which is prob another reason for our asses being so flat! Ha! I am so glad you are in good spirits. When are you able to start exercising again? That is one thing that worries me. Exercising is not only for my physical well being but my mental health as well. I think once you are able to exercise too it will help with the swelling, it should boost your immunity and speed up the healing. Personally I'm scared to go without it for so long. Does everything feel nice and tight?
Agree completely about your comments about exercise. I am worried about that part as well.
I have my next post-op appointment Nov 18, that will be 5 weeks post-op so I am hoping he will clear me for exercise. I know it will be too soon for working out the core but even if I could be cleared for cardio and light weights I would be one happy girl :) everything is so nice and tight. No more saggy skin!!
Yay! So glad to hear no more saggy skin! I'd like to personally burn mine. Lol.
I found out during my last post-op that I did get a bum augumentation. My surgeon transferred some removed tissue into my bum so it would not be flat. I assumed this wasn't done because it does look flat but it's due to the swelling in my back and legs that you can't see the full result yet. My bum will look nice when the swelling subsides. Yay!!
Glad he took care of that for you. As often I see these body lifts done and the surgeon does not do this for the patient and the person ends up with a flat rear. Some surgeons include it in the body lift others charge more to have it done. The whole point behind a body lift is to return us to normal looking physique because of the major weight loss that occurred. Should be standard procedure that they include this.
Looking awesome! Great progress for sure. I am also under a time crunch to return as my office I already short staffed and I'm needed back ASAP. I almost decided to postpone but opted for taking the stance that I've covered for people soooo many times it's my turn to take care of me. 3. More. Days. Whoooohoooo
I was in the same situation, I felt so guilty about taking the time off. But you need to do this for you so enjoy your time resting. Keep me posted on your recovery :) you must be getting so excited
MelissaGF are you using any products on your scars?
Nothing yet. Once all of the steri strips fall off and the last drain site is not discharging I will start to use some scar oil. I made a mixture using essential oils and vitamin E. Fingers crossed it works when I start to use it :)
Gotcha! Ya I've used vitamin E on other surgery scars and had pretty good results. I've bought the silicone tape to try once I'm at that point. 2 days!!
Hi! You look great! For swelling look into getting a Lymphatic Drainage Massage. Search the Internet for benefits. It helps me with my swelling and healing. Drink lots of water if you get this massage. It gets rid of toxins.
Thanks will defiantly look into that, I will try anything!! I must admit, I have not been drinking enough water since surgery. I really need to force myself to drink more water.
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Even though this is an example is of a guy I think anyone that cuts down to a low enough body fat % before surgery can acheive definition after returning to the gym.