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1 month post op!
I couldn’t be happier with my progress at one month! I saw Dr. Bene yesterday and he was happy with my progress as well. His demeanor is so great and I adore his nurses; they share in your excitement and being such great energy to the process.
I have what I would consider mild swelling and hardening of certain areas in my midsection- all normal and less than what I’m seeing in most other women. Dr. Bene gave me instructions on massaging and scar care for best results. I’m also cleared to start working out which is surely to be a slow and experimental process!
I’ve been trying on clothes in my own closet. I’m down 8 pounds but not a full clothing size but my clothes sure fit better! I’m excited to shop for the clothes I felt I couldn’t wear before!
I do think it’s making sense to me what I read so frequently before my surgery, that this is a contouring procedure and not a weight loss procedure. My abdomen is contoured for sure but my thighs and my rear are just as they were. I know that I can improve those areas with working out and eating healthy but to expect your entire body to change when you are only having a TT with lipo and muscle repair is out of touch. I think having reasonable expectations, having the strength of mind to know you can get through a couple of weeks of “difficult” AND choosing a great plastic surgeon are the keys to success here. Not just in your physical outcome but in your overall emotional outlook during recovery.
I’m attaching recent pics in clothes. Pants I wanted to love before but my gut looked awful in. These are the types of pics you have to continue to update and look at to remind you of your changes and improvements! Perspective is key! I can look at pictures of other women all day long and compare myself to them but comparison is the thief of joy! There are so many variables; body composition, work done, weight and height- all of it. If you can stick to comparing to your old self, you will be far happier!
I have what I would consider mild swelling and hardening of certain areas in my midsection- all normal and less than what I’m seeing in most other women. Dr. Bene gave me instructions on massaging and scar care for best results. I’m also cleared to start working out which is surely to be a slow and experimental process!
I’ve been trying on clothes in my own closet. I’m down 8 pounds but not a full clothing size but my clothes sure fit better! I’m excited to shop for the clothes I felt I couldn’t wear before!
I do think it’s making sense to me what I read so frequently before my surgery, that this is a contouring procedure and not a weight loss procedure. My abdomen is contoured for sure but my thighs and my rear are just as they were. I know that I can improve those areas with working out and eating healthy but to expect your entire body to change when you are only having a TT with lipo and muscle repair is out of touch. I think having reasonable expectations, having the strength of mind to know you can get through a couple of weeks of “difficult” AND choosing a great plastic surgeon are the keys to success here. Not just in your physical outcome but in your overall emotional outlook during recovery.
I’m attaching recent pics in clothes. Pants I wanted to love before but my gut looked awful in. These are the types of pics you have to continue to update and look at to remind you of your changes and improvements! Perspective is key! I can look at pictures of other women all day long and compare myself to them but comparison is the thief of joy! There are so many variables; body composition, work done, weight and height- all of it. If you can stick to comparing to your old self, you will be far happier!
Day 9 TT MR and Lipo and feeling great!
Day 9 for me and I feel great. I have to force myself to take it easy and keep my feet up. I have little to no incision pain, my back feels better with less hunching over. I do feel some “pull” in the muscles around the belly button and up so I still can’t stand entirely straight, but I’m close!
For me, it’s been significantly easier than I anticipated. I’m not done healing by a long shot but I feel mobile, I have energy, no regrets, not feeling emotional. I never lost my appetite through this and I’m convinced that eating plenty of calories and protein coupled with the water intake have really expedited my healing process. Of course, it helps to have a great surgeon and support at home!
I had one drain removed on day 5 but the other was still putting out just more than 30 so it stayed in. On day 7, that second drain came out and that was very freeing! Showers, dressing, moving in and out of bed- everything is a little easier when you aren’t worried about pulling on the drains.
I do still have some swelling and I feel a little boxy thru the waist but I know it is really early in the process and I probably haven’t even peaked with my swelling let alone begun to see the final shape.
Dr. Bene and Susan have continued to be highly responsive and helpful and I feel great in their care!
For me, it’s been significantly easier than I anticipated. I’m not done healing by a long shot but I feel mobile, I have energy, no regrets, not feeling emotional. I never lost my appetite through this and I’m convinced that eating plenty of calories and protein coupled with the water intake have really expedited my healing process. Of course, it helps to have a great surgeon and support at home!
I had one drain removed on day 5 but the other was still putting out just more than 30 so it stayed in. On day 7, that second drain came out and that was very freeing! Showers, dressing, moving in and out of bed- everything is a little easier when you aren’t worried about pulling on the drains.
I do still have some swelling and I feel a little boxy thru the waist but I know it is really early in the process and I probably haven’t even peaked with my swelling let alone begun to see the final shape.
Dr. Bene and Susan have continued to be highly responsive and helpful and I feel great in their care!
Day 4
I stopped the narcotics after 24 hours and switched to Tylenol. It definitely isn’t as effective but my digestive system doesn’t handle narcotics well.
Yesterday, one of my drain sites began leaking, the drain itself had clogged unbeknownst to me. I was outside of the 48 hours so I decided to shower and clean up the mess and remove and replace dressings. I really felt pretty good so I didn’t expect to have an issue. Thankfully, my husband was with me. We got the dressings half way off in the shower and I passed out for the first time in my life. That became a whole ordeal, finishing what we started while trying to get me back in bed, dry and bound back up, as soon as possible.
Everything turned out okay but it was scary. We called the after hours line at Dr. Bene’s office and the on call doctor called back in 2 minutes. I hadn’t planned to test their after hours service but it was definitely responsive and helpful.
I have some hardness and swelling in my upper stomach but I believe that’s all to be expected and normal. As far as I’m concerned, nothing in this recovery is surprisingly difficult or reason not to pursue the surgery. I’m looking forward to seeing Dr. Bene on Tuesday for a follow up, learning next steps, and just thanking him for his great work!
Yesterday, one of my drain sites began leaking, the drain itself had clogged unbeknownst to me. I was outside of the 48 hours so I decided to shower and clean up the mess and remove and replace dressings. I really felt pretty good so I didn’t expect to have an issue. Thankfully, my husband was with me. We got the dressings half way off in the shower and I passed out for the first time in my life. That became a whole ordeal, finishing what we started while trying to get me back in bed, dry and bound back up, as soon as possible.
Everything turned out okay but it was scary. We called the after hours line at Dr. Bene’s office and the on call doctor called back in 2 minutes. I hadn’t planned to test their after hours service but it was definitely responsive and helpful.
I have some hardness and swelling in my upper stomach but I believe that’s all to be expected and normal. As far as I’m concerned, nothing in this recovery is surprisingly difficult or reason not to pursue the surgery. I’m looking forward to seeing Dr. Bene on Tuesday for a follow up, learning next steps, and just thanking him for his great work!
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