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14 WPO
My body isn’t perfect, but I can’t believe this is my body!! Before surgery, I thought I would just now be getting back to regular activity but I feel almost normal! I’ve started going to the gym again, I can pick up my kids, and run and do everything I was going before... but with no back pain and with full bladder control. I truly can’t explain how much this has changed my life in a positive way.
I’ve started using NewGel Plus scar strips (you can see those in the photos) and haven’t noticed a huge difference yet but honestly- it will be covered so I don’t care lol. Still have swelling her and there in the evening time. Especially if I workout. But if I really watch my macros, the swelling is almost non-existent. I’ve been getting lymphatic massages and also notice a lot less swelling with those.
My hips still ache here and there from the lipo- which is surprising. I didn’t think I would still feel that.
I’ve started using NewGel Plus scar strips (you can see those in the photos) and haven’t noticed a huge difference yet but honestly- it will be covered so I don’t care lol. Still have swelling her and there in the evening time. Especially if I workout. But if I really watch my macros, the swelling is almost non-existent. I’ve been getting lymphatic massages and also notice a lot less swelling with those.
My hips still ache here and there from the lipo- which is surprising. I didn’t think I would still feel that.
7wpo
7 weeks post op and I’m really starting to feel like I’m getting back into a normal routine.
With the Diastasis I had before, I had hardly any bladder control, couldn’t pick up and carry my 18 month old without pain, couldn’t bathe my kids without pain, etc.
I just started to hold our 18 month old, and I can’t do it for a long time but I have NO back pain. I already have so much more bladder control, and I’m so excited to get back into the gym. I’ve lost most of the muscle tone I had before surgery in my arms and legs, but I’ve started walking and I’m going back to the gym next week (modified of course). But I’m so excited.
I tried on an old swimsuit today and it looks SO much better than it did before. I’ve started focusing on macros and notice that the swelling isn’t nearly as bad- things are looking up! One little step at a time toward feeling normal!
With the Diastasis I had before, I had hardly any bladder control, couldn’t pick up and carry my 18 month old without pain, couldn’t bathe my kids without pain, etc.
I just started to hold our 18 month old, and I can’t do it for a long time but I have NO back pain. I already have so much more bladder control, and I’m so excited to get back into the gym. I’ve lost most of the muscle tone I had before surgery in my arms and legs, but I’ve started walking and I’m going back to the gym next week (modified of course). But I’m so excited.
I tried on an old swimsuit today and it looks SO much better than it did before. I’ve started focusing on macros and notice that the swelling isn’t nearly as bad- things are looking up! One little step at a time toward feeling normal!
5 WPO
Real Self had an update issue so I’m a little behind, as it wouldn’t let me add updates!
These re 5 weeks post op. I was still dealing with swelling from early afternoon through the evening and I’d been super hungry. Finally picking up my activity level definitely increased my appetite but I love waking up flat! Also, my tape is starting to finally come off and I’m loving how my act looks so far!
These re 5 weeks post op. I was still dealing with swelling from early afternoon through the evening and I’d been super hungry. Finally picking up my activity level definitely increased my appetite but I love waking up flat! Also, my tape is starting to finally come off and I’m loving how my act looks so far!
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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
17300 N. Outer 40 Rd., Chesterfield, Missouri