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Wow, I'm 4-months Post Op!
Time flies when you're having fun! My New Years Resolution maximize my TT investment by the acquisition of a personal trainer to help me reach my fitness goals.
I will begin with my top priorities for healing in 2020:
Charles, my trainer is great! We meet 3-d/p/w at my apartment gym. Each day we focus on major muscle groups. Chest/Back, Legs, and Arms/Shoulders and repeat the cycle the next week with new exercises and equipment. At the end of each workout, I must say the 15-stretching is the best part.
On my own I Run/Walk 7-days a week averaging 100K+ steps p/week as reported by my FitBit/Apple Watch. Entering challenges with co-workers and friends motivate me to get in gym and get in a workout.
My nutritionist Courtney, has me on a Mediterranean/Keto (with a focus on Anti-Inflammatory condiments/foods) diet. I track my FOOD points on Weight Watchers app to keep me honest. My MAX points are 16. What I really love is I can eat all the crabs (no I do not have high cholesterol) I want. Not to mention, I am drinking more than I ever have. I gave up coffee and find tea so delightful.
I feel and look good in my business attire. I can see my waist is slimmer, my low back ducktail to a my nicely enhanced bottom. and my biceps and triceps have good definition. Most of all, my tummy is flatter and I can tuck in my blouse and shirts and tees in with PRIDE.
The good news is I have no lumps on my abdomen both the left and right side are now healing as one. As expected based on my initial consultation and PS follow-up, I still have some swelling, occasional bloating, numbness and tingling below the belly button. However, I find lymphatic massage and eating anti-inflammatory foods have expedited my healing process. Everything is tight and my boyfriend cannot pinch any fat or excess skin -- even with my 8-pound weight loss.
Lastly, I could not be more happy with the healing of my incision. It has been 12 weeks since I began the NewGel scar treatment. This medical grade holds up and stays put during a workout and after a shower.
I'm so glad I made the decision to have a full abdominoplasty I have NO regrets! I am so ready for my 2020 international business travel to begin on Tuesday!
I'm very happy with the work my PS performed. I see Dr. Pollard next week for my 4th Post Op visit.
I will begin with my top priorities for healing in 2020:
Charles, my trainer is great! We meet 3-d/p/w at my apartment gym. Each day we focus on major muscle groups. Chest/Back, Legs, and Arms/Shoulders and repeat the cycle the next week with new exercises and equipment. At the end of each workout, I must say the 15-stretching is the best part.
On my own I Run/Walk 7-days a week averaging 100K+ steps p/week as reported by my FitBit/Apple Watch. Entering challenges with co-workers and friends motivate me to get in gym and get in a workout.
My nutritionist Courtney, has me on a Mediterranean/Keto (with a focus on Anti-Inflammatory condiments/foods) diet. I track my FOOD points on Weight Watchers app to keep me honest. My MAX points are 16. What I really love is I can eat all the crabs (no I do not have high cholesterol) I want. Not to mention, I am drinking more than I ever have. I gave up coffee and find tea so delightful.
I feel and look good in my business attire. I can see my waist is slimmer, my low back ducktail to a my nicely enhanced bottom. and my biceps and triceps have good definition. Most of all, my tummy is flatter and I can tuck in my blouse and shirts and tees in with PRIDE.
The good news is I have no lumps on my abdomen both the left and right side are now healing as one. As expected based on my initial consultation and PS follow-up, I still have some swelling, occasional bloating, numbness and tingling below the belly button. However, I find lymphatic massage and eating anti-inflammatory foods have expedited my healing process. Everything is tight and my boyfriend cannot pinch any fat or excess skin -- even with my 8-pound weight loss.
Lastly, I could not be more happy with the healing of my incision. It has been 12 weeks since I began the NewGel scar treatment. This medical grade holds up and stays put during a workout and after a shower.
I'm so glad I made the decision to have a full abdominoplasty I have NO regrets! I am so ready for my 2020 international business travel to begin on Tuesday!
I'm very happy with the work my PS performed. I see Dr. Pollard next week for my 4th Post Op visit.
Month 4- scar treatment
NewGel is scar healer and treatment that works so well. Holds up and stays on during long workouts. Simply take off before Showering, wash with a mild soap and water. Once dry reapply. I have use the same strips for 90-days now. Still I have another strip from the same package. This product is much better than scar-away and stays on for the user with good hygiene. So easy to use
90-days Post Op
Happy New Year!
My recovery is going well. No major changes since week 8. The swelling comes and goes, which I know will be the case for the first 6 months or more. I have notice the lumps on my the left side of my abdomen near the incision and below the navel are gone. I continue to use a lacrosse ball to massage nightly. Thus my belly is even on both sides. It has been two months since I began using the NewGel scar treatment and my scar is flat and fading more and more everyday.
l still focus on eating a low fat and anti-inflammatory diet. Drinking more water than ever and avoiding alcohol. I'm working out 3-days a week with a personal trainer (30-minutes of Cardio) and 30-minutes of strength training (Legs / Back, Chest /Arms and stretching). My energy level is much improved. I will not be cleared to do an abdominal focused work out for another 4-weeks.
My next appointment with my PS in February 12th, 2019. I will share new photos then along with my healing progress.
My recovery is going well. No major changes since week 8. The swelling comes and goes, which I know will be the case for the first 6 months or more. I have notice the lumps on my the left side of my abdomen near the incision and below the navel are gone. I continue to use a lacrosse ball to massage nightly. Thus my belly is even on both sides. It has been two months since I began using the NewGel scar treatment and my scar is flat and fading more and more everyday.
l still focus on eating a low fat and anti-inflammatory diet. Drinking more water than ever and avoiding alcohol. I'm working out 3-days a week with a personal trainer (30-minutes of Cardio) and 30-minutes of strength training (Legs / Back, Chest /Arms and stretching). My energy level is much improved. I will not be cleared to do an abdominal focused work out for another 4-weeks.
My next appointment with my PS in February 12th, 2019. I will share new photos then along with my healing progress.
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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
15 Presidential Blvd., Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania