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35 Years Old, 5 Kids, 5' Tall, 113 Lbs. TT, MR, and Possible Flank Lipo. Time to Feel Good About my Body! - Tucson, AZ
UPDATED FROM Mightyv23
2 months post
7 Week Update (A little late)
$7,500
Recovery is still going well. I'm able to move a lot more this week.
I tried the exercise bike and treadmill (on 3) and did pretty well. I tried going at a 4 for about 30 seconds, still not ready. My sides still feel bruised from the inside.
My incision seems to be healing nicely. I'm not sure I feel about how high the cut goes b/c it is hard to hide under certain pants, bathing suits, etc. The fold in my skin is much smaller, but still there. The dog ears are still there too. I'm trying to stay calm about it all, for now. I still swell, but its not horrible. I try not to look too much. My upper abdomen has been kind of poofy since the begining, but I just assumed it was swelling. The only time it looks flat(ish) is first thing in the morning. I've done some research on bloating, and am changing my diet up a bit to see if I can help it. I assumed that this surgery would help with tightening and flattening my upper abdomen, but maybe it is still too early to tell?
I'm still using the embrace. I had a reaction to it last week and had to go two days without it to let my skin heal.
Things are moving along. It is hard not to have instant gratification, lol. It feels like I've been in healing mode forever!
Hope everyone is doing well :)
I tried the exercise bike and treadmill (on 3) and did pretty well. I tried going at a 4 for about 30 seconds, still not ready. My sides still feel bruised from the inside.
My incision seems to be healing nicely. I'm not sure I feel about how high the cut goes b/c it is hard to hide under certain pants, bathing suits, etc. The fold in my skin is much smaller, but still there. The dog ears are still there too. I'm trying to stay calm about it all, for now. I still swell, but its not horrible. I try not to look too much. My upper abdomen has been kind of poofy since the begining, but I just assumed it was swelling. The only time it looks flat(ish) is first thing in the morning. I've done some research on bloating, and am changing my diet up a bit to see if I can help it. I assumed that this surgery would help with tightening and flattening my upper abdomen, but maybe it is still too early to tell?
I'm still using the embrace. I had a reaction to it last week and had to go two days without it to let my skin heal.
Things are moving along. It is hard not to have instant gratification, lol. It feels like I've been in healing mode forever!
Hope everyone is doing well :)
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UPDATED FROM Mightyv23
2 months post
6 Week Update
Times flies when you're not in pain, lol. I forgot to post an update last week.
I went to see my PS about my left side. He poked it, and yup, there was a stitch there. So, he dug it out. Hurt like heck, and took about 24 hrs before it stopped burning, but whoa was it a night and day difference. The pressure was instantly gone. It is amazing how much discomfort one tiny little stitch can cause. My left side is finally starting to heal.
The crease on my left side is still there, but it isn't as prominent as it was before. I'm still swollen, but not as bad as before.
I tried using the treadmill for the first time, last week. I walked at a 2 (slower than regular walking) and was winded within 10 minutes, and had to lay down. Not a proud moment, lol. I tried the exercise bike this week, and that was much easier. It works my legs, and gets me going, without wearing me out. It is the bike that has the seat, so I don't really have to use my ab muscles yet. I guess I have to start from scratch again, and build myself back up. I can't exercise daily b/c I'm wearing the embrace, and sweating could cause adhesive to peel off...though I doubt it. It takes me 20 minutes to get it off at the end of the week, with water, soap and oil.
About the embrace....it is working much better now. I am using silicone tape on parts the embrace doesn't cover, and I use it to block water from getting in when I shower. I feel naked the one day a week I don't wear it bc it holds my scar so tight, that it feels secure.
I'm finally walking normal. The sensation in my belly is coming back, ack! It feels like a large amount of Novocaine (the mouth numbing stuff) when it is wearing off....but it feels like this all day long. Being touched doesn't feel great. Doesn't hurt, just feels really weird. I'm allowed to lift my baby now, but I have to use my leg strength. As in, squat and grab her. My other kids laugh at me when they see me attempting to pick up a squirming baby this way.
It has been a long several weeks, but I'm finally starting to feel like myself again. I'm still not where I want to be, but hope to be there soon. I know it is a slow process, but I lack patience. I think it would have been much easier if I had waited until my baby was walking....it has been very hard only being able to take care of her w/o lifting her.
I hope everyone is doing well. Happy Healing!
I went to see my PS about my left side. He poked it, and yup, there was a stitch there. So, he dug it out. Hurt like heck, and took about 24 hrs before it stopped burning, but whoa was it a night and day difference. The pressure was instantly gone. It is amazing how much discomfort one tiny little stitch can cause. My left side is finally starting to heal.
The crease on my left side is still there, but it isn't as prominent as it was before. I'm still swollen, but not as bad as before.
I tried using the treadmill for the first time, last week. I walked at a 2 (slower than regular walking) and was winded within 10 minutes, and had to lay down. Not a proud moment, lol. I tried the exercise bike this week, and that was much easier. It works my legs, and gets me going, without wearing me out. It is the bike that has the seat, so I don't really have to use my ab muscles yet. I guess I have to start from scratch again, and build myself back up. I can't exercise daily b/c I'm wearing the embrace, and sweating could cause adhesive to peel off...though I doubt it. It takes me 20 minutes to get it off at the end of the week, with water, soap and oil.
About the embrace....it is working much better now. I am using silicone tape on parts the embrace doesn't cover, and I use it to block water from getting in when I shower. I feel naked the one day a week I don't wear it bc it holds my scar so tight, that it feels secure.
I'm finally walking normal. The sensation in my belly is coming back, ack! It feels like a large amount of Novocaine (the mouth numbing stuff) when it is wearing off....but it feels like this all day long. Being touched doesn't feel great. Doesn't hurt, just feels really weird. I'm allowed to lift my baby now, but I have to use my leg strength. As in, squat and grab her. My other kids laugh at me when they see me attempting to pick up a squirming baby this way.
It has been a long several weeks, but I'm finally starting to feel like myself again. I'm still not where I want to be, but hope to be there soon. I know it is a slow process, but I lack patience. I think it would have been much easier if I had waited until my baby was walking....it has been very hard only being able to take care of her w/o lifting her.
I hope everyone is doing well. Happy Healing!
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Thanks!