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Finally Exercising at 7 Weeks - Toronto, ON
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Had 2 large boys 4 years apart with significant...
HeathptJanuary 3, 2012
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Had 2 large boys 4 years apart with significant stretch marks and a large diastasis recti which led to significant low back pain. As a Canadian physical therapist I knew that this was necessary as conservative measures to correct had not worked.
I had my surgery November 10 and here it is day surgery. Quite rough first 3 weeks. The main issues now are swelling, abnormal sensation in skin above incision and I fatigue so easily. I think I am finally seeing the good side of things and able to keep an upright posture for most of the day.
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UPDATED FROM Heathpt
Having reviewed many of the others photos from the...
HeathptJanuary 6, 2012
Having reviewed many of the others photos from the other women I feel like I present with much more swelling especially at 8 weeks. I know it is normal up to 6 months but I am unsure why mine looks worse than the others?
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January 6, 2012
The surgeon told me that the fascia in the lower part of my abdomen was very sparse (not much left) to pull together. He has also told me that this amount of swelling is normal and may take 6 months. I am 8 weeks today. Feedback?
January 11, 2012
im sorry that your having swelling issues and i do know that everyone heals different ..but its almost as if your tummy looks hard?(which might be good) i see no skin or fat at all...if your worried i would def make app to see your ps....although your tummy def looks better the type of swelling looks different to me..im def not a doctor just giving you my honest opinion! thats why i love this site ...the honesty! let me ask you how is your tummy in the morning when you first wake up?? mine would be flat then swell up rather quickly when i was 8 weeks ...just trying to compare..also are you eating things with alot of salt? i would literally blow up like a balloon if i did...???
January 11, 2012
Hi there taraf1717 thanks for your thoughts. I think maybe the salt is an issue and also dairy products (bloating maybe). Yes the swelling is much better in the morning now and then progresses as the day goes on. The ps had said I shouldn't need the binder after 6 weeks but it really still makes a difference. I don't seem to tolerate any of the compressions clothes for long they just feel too tight.
Yes I had a large muscle (or fascia) repair. In fact that is the main reason I did the surgery because I am a physical therapist and back pain was getting in the way of my work and sports. At first I only cared about the muscles being repaired but after the amount it costs to do the surgery I don't want it to look bulgy.
Yes I had a large muscle (or fascia) repair. In fact that is the main reason I did the surgery because I am a physical therapist and back pain was getting in the way of my work and sports. At first I only cared about the muscles being repaired but after the amount it costs to do the surgery I don't want it to look bulgy.
January 11, 2012
I was the same way with the binder! I wore the big
Ugly origiinal binder for sooo long! Prob 3 months.
Hope it gets better for you soon!
Ugly origiinal binder for sooo long! Prob 3 months.
Hope it gets better for you soon!
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?
Keep your chin up! Â It gets easier each week. Â The first 6-8 weeks are the most critical healing period so go easy on yourself. Â Keep us up to date on your progress. Â
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