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7 weeks Post-op
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
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.
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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