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Finally Exercising at 7 Weeks - Toronto, ON
UPDATED FROM Heathpt
Hello everyone. I am now at over 5 months post op...
HeathptApril 20, 2012
$11,000
Hello everyone. I am now at over 5 months post op full TT. I am moving more normally but STILL have swelling along the place above the incision. My PS originally told me nothing about swelling, then said it would be 3-6 months and now he says 9 months. I am frustrated that there is a real lack of support from his office and in general poor advice about progression post op. In fact this appears to be the only site where one can find information.
Will post more photos soon. I am very athletic but have lost much of my fitness over the past year. I did this mostly to get rid of the stretched out abdominals and only very secondarily for aesthetic reasons. Having spent this amount of money, though, I would have hoped to have the wonderful flatness too! Anyone else still with swelling at 5 months +?
Will post more photos soon. I am very athletic but have lost much of my fitness over the past year. I did this mostly to get rid of the stretched out abdominals and only very secondarily for aesthetic reasons. Having spent this amount of money, though, I would have hoped to have the wonderful flatness too! Anyone else still with swelling at 5 months +?
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April 20, 2012
Yes very frustrating thanks for your reply! Why was a revision done? I have tried to talk to the PS and now he says I have gained weight if you can believe it! I agree they are so friendly until you pay and then after they are so frightened that you might sue that they can't be human and show a caring side. It takes so much more support than any of us realize!
April 20, 2012
My bb was off centered and looked weird ... Like a slit (didn't get a new one bc mine was so high) I popped a stitch which made it go off center (so he says) plus I had a bulge above half of my incision so he did lipo on tummy and fixed bb ... I was awake ... Even if you gained weigt it shouldn't go to tummy ... It goes somewhere else .. I gained 10 lbs since origiinal surgery ad lucky me right to love handles so I'm dieting like a mad women trying to get under 130... How much did you gain? Doubt that's why your swollen.
April 20, 2012
Hi there. Wow you have been through a lot. I actually didn't gain weight he is just trying to use that as the possible reason. He says he is "not sure" that it is swelling. I did not have any lipo, did you the first time? Did they give you any exercise guidelines?
April 20, 2012
I had some lipo during first tt but obviously not enough bc I was left w a bulge .. I don't work out ... Well I do sometimes but just started like 2 weeks ago lol... I loathe exercise ! I used to get some exercise When id go dancing w friends but now that I have babies that's not happening! Well he needs to be sure if it is or isn't swelling! Geez I'd be pissed if I was you! Call his but up and find ou what the deal is! Did you exercise soon after ?
UPDATED FROM Heathpt
It has been a long journey. I cannot believe that...
HeathptMarch 26, 2012
It has been a long journey. I cannot believe that the surgeons feel we are ready for full activity at 6 weeks. I was not told about swelling longevity and wished I had found this site beforehand. I feel that I am moving in a relatively normal way in regular daily activities but still feel restricted and uncomfortable in the abdomen as I try to progress exercise. The scar is less mobile on both sides and I am working on massage. Generally swelling much less now but can increase depending on activity level. I still fatigue much more quickly than previously. This is major surgery!
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UPDATED FROM Heathpt
Hi there everyone. I didn't get any feedback...
HeathptJanuary 24, 2012
Hi there everyone. I didn't get any feedback about my photo at 8 weeks. I am now beyond 10 and swelling is improving but still fairly noticeable above the incision. I am wondering why the PS did not even talk about swelling until post-op. Were the rest of you warned about swelling? I guess I didn't see this site until post-op.
Also did any of you have muscle spasms in bed for a prolonged period post-op?
Also did any of you have muscle spasms in bed for a prolonged period post-op?
hi ..i just read your review...that must be really freakin frustrating..your swelling should have gone down by alot by now...can you post a recent pic?? dont let the office or ps run you around...i had revision done at 5 months..are you flat in the morning..i know it can take a long time for swelling to go down but in all honesty by 5 months it should be almost gone..i mean i stopped swelling at night around that time....if your worried you call your ps and tell him your concerns..i hate when dr just brush patients off.....