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32 Yo Mom of 2 (5ft6 130lbs)
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3 months post
2 months post
Lillibet1288May 5, 2021
WORTH IT$9,200
These photos are from 2 months post op. I am now 10 1/2 weeks post op. I feel well and I have lots of energy. I can run without my binder but I still choose too because it’s less jostling. I’m healing well and it seems like I am back to normal or very near. I can’t hang from my kids playset by my arms now, but I used to, random detail I’ve noticed. I have almost no pain or discomfort anymore. The only exception: a couple times I’ve had some slight burning sensation in my abs and I’m not sure why.
I’ve been pretty active since recovery but I’ve also had those days where I can’t make myself do a thing. I try to tell myself it’s okay, I am still healing and occasionally I may take a nap on the middle of the day if I really feel like I need it.
I’m very satisfied with my results at this point, though I’m still excited t see the 1 or two year results. I can’t wait to see my scar fade and soften.
I’ve been pretty active since recovery but I’ve also had those days where I can’t make myself do a thing. I try to tell myself it’s okay, I am still healing and occasionally I may take a nap on the middle of the day if I really feel like I need it.
I’m very satisfied with my results at this point, though I’m still excited t see the 1 or two year results. I can’t wait to see my scar fade and soften.
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2 months post
7 weeks PO
Lillibet1288April 8, 2021
I’m feeling great at this point and I have almost no residual pain. A little lingering soreness in my sides from the liposuction. I have started working out again and ran 6 miles this week so far. I’m doing a low level 15 min HITT workout, modifying it as needed to go easy on my abdominal muscles. I was able to very gently do a high plank for about 30 seconds and about the same amount of time do some mountain climbers. I was pretty excited about this. Squats are fine, no pain. I do need to wear my compression garment while running. The jostling and impact makes the tissue in my love handle area hurt. As mentioned, it is still sore from lipo. Really hope this means it’s also still swollen and will eventually look smaller. I’m still not thrilled with the appearance of that specific area after everything I went through. I’m still having some swelling around my belly and incision but i can tell it’s lessening.
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April 8, 2021
Hey there, did they do flank lipo in addition to the abdominal area or did he just try and get toward your side area as much as possible? You look great btw!!
April 9, 2021
He did flank lipo, (me googling pictures of "where are flanks" to be sure lol) and those are certainly are the spots I still have tender soreness.
April 23, 2021
I found out at my appt yesterday that the doctor removed about 10oz from each side ( he said to imagine a can of coke per side) of my flanks. He said that was as much as he was able to get out, while agreeing that this didn't mean there wasn't more in there. He tried to explain to me something about the honeycomb structure the fat is stored in and he said he sucked fat out until fat stopped coming and when only blood came out he stopped. He said I am still somewhat swollen at 2months PO and if I am still really unhappy with it after at least 6 months we can talk about what to do then.
April 10, 2021
Hi you look amazing.
I just wanted to ask you as I know you have children I’ve got a 1year old how long is it before you can hold them or cuddle them in your knee? I’m just worried about the amount of time I’ll have help for x
I just wanted to ask you as I know you have children I’ve got a 1year old how long is it before you can hold them or cuddle them in your knee? I’m just worried about the amount of time I’ll have help for x
April 23, 2021
My youngest it 35lbs and it was a month before i picked him up. I was able to sit with him and cuddle on the couch after a couple weeks. I don't remember exactly when I let him on my lap but I was hesitant because he doesn't hold still unless he is exhausted and tends to be rough lol. I was able to get by without full time help after the first week. I drug a bar height chair to his crib and he climbed out into it, i drug the same chair to his height chair and he climbed into that, I drug a normal height chair to the sink and he washed his hands that way. We were able to figure it out. The only struggle was nap time when he didn't want to go. I was lucky to have my 10 year old drop him in bed for me.
April 22, 2021
how long did it take for your belly button to heal. I am 1 month post op tummy tuck (no lipo) and it's still not healed all the way at the buttom. everything is clean and healthy, i just want it to be healed already!
April 23, 2021
Sorry you're still having issues with yours healing. My belly button seemed to be pretty healed by the time my sutures came out at 12days post op. It still didn't feel back to normal (numbness in some spots and sensitivity in others) but I'm guessing you mean when did the incision around it seem grown back together ?
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1 month post
5 weeks post op
Lillibet1288March 26, 2021
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