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The Wait Was So Worth It! Fleur-de-lis TT, Vancouver, BC
UPDATED FROM Whatabroad
2 months post
7 weeks Post-op
WORTH IT
Well thoroughly disappointed with the rash I developed from the Embrace silicone scar treatment tape I purchased. my crepey skin didn't do well with it :( oh well Maderma cream and Micropore it is then... way less expensive too!!
The massaging has really been helping with the swelling and softening up my scar lines, what I difference I can feel.
And my new compression garment too, feelin snatched! Lol :D
Measurements:
Under bust: 34. 0 change
At waist: 31.5 -2"
Belly button: 37 -.5"
Hips at incision: 44.25 -.25"
Thighs at lipo: 46 0 change
The massaging has really been helping with the swelling and softening up my scar lines, what I difference I can feel.
And my new compression garment too, feelin snatched! Lol :D
Measurements:
Under bust: 34. 0 change
At waist: 31.5 -2"
Belly button: 37 -.5"
Hips at incision: 44.25 -.25"
Thighs at lipo: 46 0 change
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UPDATED FROM Whatabroad
2 months post
6 weeks Post op
I have not had the chance to do a measurements update. Being back to work and travelling since. I also ended up catching a bug when I was away that's kicked my ass the last 5 days. So, so, so happy that I didn't get this a few weeks back when my abs were still sore! Lots of coughing and blowing my nose.
Overall, I've noticed more decrease in my swelling the last week and can feel the hardened spots along my scar when massaging now.
I had my 6 week follow-up appointment with my PS today. She commented that she should have tightened me up a little bit more on the right side and along the top of my vertical incision. She suggested these were two spots for a revision after the 9-month mark. I agree, as the swelling is coming down, the skin is loosening, which she says is common... damn crepey skin!!
I also got a smaller compression garment and started applying silicone tapes.
Overall, I've noticed more decrease in my swelling the last week and can feel the hardened spots along my scar when massaging now.
I had my 6 week follow-up appointment with my PS today. She commented that she should have tightened me up a little bit more on the right side and along the top of my vertical incision. She suggested these were two spots for a revision after the 9-month mark. I agree, as the swelling is coming down, the skin is loosening, which she says is common... damn crepey skin!!
I also got a smaller compression garment and started applying silicone tapes.
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I hope you're on the mend soon from your cold! How much of your swelling would you say remains? For me I'd say at least 25% of my swelling is still there. My biggest fear is still having loose skin and bulges after the swelling subsides. I took a photo of me sitting with the current swelling (it's in my review) and I do not like the way things look right now. I hate feeling doubtful. Do you know how much she will charge for your revision?
I would say maybe 15% at lower incision and 40% at hips and flanks where lipo was. Lipo is the slowest for recovery. I'm so happy to say that the top area of my vertical incision where I had the big lump and swelling is completely gone now. My PS told me not to worry and that the swelling would subside and she was right!
And she said I would cover a percentage of anesthesiologist cost for revision so I will most likely just get my breast augmentation at that time anyway
I hope you're feeling better soon!!
Thank you! Feeling much much better :D
UPDATED FROM Whatabroad
1 month post
Day 30 - measurement update
Well here it is, my one month update!
I'm very happy with my overall progress in healing, our bodies really are extraordinary.
Again this week I have seen significant improvements in the swelling with an overall 4.75 inch reduction:
Height: 5'10". Standing up straight now
Under bust: 34
At waist: 33.5
Belly button: 37.5
Hips at incision: 44.5
Thighs at lipo: 46
This was my first full week back to work and I did notice a little extra swelling around my belly button, most likely do to sitting much more than I have been... so many meetings this week! On Monday, I fly out to Ontario for a week for work meetings, 4 1/2 hour flight with very little movement, I have a feeling I'll see a return if swell hell :|
The spot where my incision had opened is healing very nicely again, I'm being extra careful to make sure nothing opens it backup! I have ordered Embrace silicone tapes and am looking forward to getting those on to help with the healing of my scars. I'm also looking forward to getting a new compression garment as well. The post surgical garment my PS gave me is too big now and I'm not feeling I'm getting much help from it. I'm mostly just wearing my binder.
My energy level is almost back to 100% and I have lengthened my daily walks to almost an hour now. I find myself quite tired at the end of the day and in bed relatively early... Not a bad thing as my body is still healing and needs that rest.
I'm very happy with my overall progress in healing, our bodies really are extraordinary.
Again this week I have seen significant improvements in the swelling with an overall 4.75 inch reduction:
Height: 5'10". Standing up straight now
Under bust: 34
At waist: 33.5
Belly button: 37.5
Hips at incision: 44.5
Thighs at lipo: 46
This was my first full week back to work and I did notice a little extra swelling around my belly button, most likely do to sitting much more than I have been... so many meetings this week! On Monday, I fly out to Ontario for a week for work meetings, 4 1/2 hour flight with very little movement, I have a feeling I'll see a return if swell hell :|
The spot where my incision had opened is healing very nicely again, I'm being extra careful to make sure nothing opens it backup! I have ordered Embrace silicone tapes and am looking forward to getting those on to help with the healing of my scars. I'm also looking forward to getting a new compression garment as well. The post surgical garment my PS gave me is too big now and I'm not feeling I'm getting much help from it. I'm mostly just wearing my binder.
My energy level is almost back to 100% and I have lengthened my daily walks to almost an hour now. I find myself quite tired at the end of the day and in bed relatively early... Not a bad thing as my body is still healing and needs that rest.
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Geesh I wish you could go back to edit posts!! I forgot to add in the change in the measurements:
Under bust: -.5"
At waist: no change
Belly button: -1"
Hips at incision: -1.75"
Thighs at lipo: -1.5"
Under bust: -.5"
At waist: no change
Belly button: -1"
Hips at incision: -1.75"
Thighs at lipo: -1.5"
Amazing changes in measurements!!! I have also found my compression garment to be too loose now. I debated ordering anther one but I'm too cheap, lol. I'm only supposed to wear it until week 6 so I think I'll just forgo the cg during the day at work and wear my velcro binder at home and at night. Good luck with the flight on Monday. Just drink a lot of water!
Fantastic numbers, you must be thrilled!! Good luck with the flight, I hope the swelling doesn't get too bad!!
Can we see pics ? :)
I wish I had measured. I keep second guessing my photos. You are looking fab
Thank you! So glad I started measurements instead of pictures, it's easier to see the changes with the tape measure :D
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