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I'm a 52 Year Old Getting a TT with Lipo on Flanks - Waterloo, ON
UPDATED FROM kelbel63
1 year post
1 year update
WORTH IT$7,336
Well I'm late but I have reached the 1 year mark. A lot has gone on in the last year but so happy with results and wish I did this sooner. I still struggle with going out and having confidence in picking out a new outfit but I'm getting better. My tummy swells more than ever after eating but goes down fast. Tummy is still sensitive and numb in spots. Wish all is good with everyone???????
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UPDATED FROM kelbel63
1 year post
11 months PO
I'm late posting my 11 month post op. Crazy busy with my kids. I have not been to the gym since mid October. Twin daughters put up their condo for sale and momma was in charge of that. Thank goodness it sold within a week. Our son bought his first home and I have been painting every room since he took possession. Almost done thank goodness. My father in law is very ill and in the hospital, doesn't look good for him. On a happier note, I feel great, love my results. Still a little numb around belly button area. Feels weird still when wearing or putting on jeans. Scar is looking good still dark in some areas but I take longer to heal
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December 1, 2016
You are looking wonderful! Kids! They keep you busy no mater what age they are! Sorry to hear about your father in law!
December 2, 2016
Thank you, I agree on the kids comment, they are very appreciative so you don't mind helping. Pay back will be when I get older lol. Things should slow down soon and I can get my life back.
December 1, 2016
Sounds like you have been a very busy girl. Sorry to hear about your father in law. You look amazing and good to hear you are loving your results. I hope things calm down in your world for 2017. Take care and thanks for sharing this journey with me.
December 2, 2016
I hope to slow down soon. Looking forward to going up to the cottage and sitting by the fire and doin nothing lol. How are you doing?
December 2, 2016
Sounds like a great plan! I'm doing good, on vacation and doing nothing. Lol Will post an update but overall my revision appointment went well and he has agreed to do a complete revision for free which has me happy and scared. Thanks for asking.
December 1, 2016
Kel you look amazing!!
December 2, 2016
Simply beautiful!! Enjoy the Ho-Ho of the season!! :-)
January 5, 2017
I loved reading your posts...I am not far from you "Canadian Sista"(Hamilton)...I am having a TT and some lipo on January 24th and I'm getting scared. I am 58 and have 5 children (a set of twins as well!) They are all grown. I am separated (2 1/2 years) and this surgery is part of my emotional healing and taking my body back. I am not sure what I need in the way of supplies. I keep reading on this site about a recliner. I don't have one. Were you Ok on the couch?? I can't afford to buy a recliner (this is costing me enough) so I'm hoping I can get by without one. Do you have any other suggestions in regards to supplies?? Take Care, Mo
January 6, 2017
Hi Mo,
Thank you for your kind words, you made my day. I have not posted my 1 year update and pics that I should have done on Dec. 28th. I will do that shortly and I have a follow up with surgeon next week.
I know you are nervous, first 2 weeks are the worse, especially if you have to deal with the drains. The best advice my surgeon gave me was for the first 2 weeks do nothing, watch a ton of tv, read and take care of yourself. Move around only when needed. I truly believe this did help me because at the 2 week mark I was walking outside for 1 hour per day. I did have a lazy boy couch that did have a recliner and it was my best friend for weeks. Don't worry if you don't have one but have lots of pillows that you can use. If you have a coffee table that you can move closer to you to bring your feet up will help. I don't think I went back to my own bed until 3-3/12 weeks after surgery. I could only sleep for 2-3 hours at a time for the first couple of weeks as well, keep up on your meds, they will be your best friend during the initial days following surgery. I had bras that I could zip up from the front, pj's that had buttons in the front, baggy track pants, tshirt to wear under compression garment. make sure you take any meds they give you just before surgery, especially stool softeners. I added Metamucil to my evening routine. I pre made soup to freeze for the first 2 weeks. I had an appetite just not a big one, ate smaller meals. I didn't go crazy with supplies, I just didn't think I needed to go crazy. I hope you have help for the first few days, rely on them, it is ok to need help. I will follow your journey, this surgery will give you the self confidence need to conquer your new world. Contact me or any of your new sisters and we will help you along, we have been there and can help
Thank you for your kind words, you made my day. I have not posted my 1 year update and pics that I should have done on Dec. 28th. I will do that shortly and I have a follow up with surgeon next week.
I know you are nervous, first 2 weeks are the worse, especially if you have to deal with the drains. The best advice my surgeon gave me was for the first 2 weeks do nothing, watch a ton of tv, read and take care of yourself. Move around only when needed. I truly believe this did help me because at the 2 week mark I was walking outside for 1 hour per day. I did have a lazy boy couch that did have a recliner and it was my best friend for weeks. Don't worry if you don't have one but have lots of pillows that you can use. If you have a coffee table that you can move closer to you to bring your feet up will help. I don't think I went back to my own bed until 3-3/12 weeks after surgery. I could only sleep for 2-3 hours at a time for the first couple of weeks as well, keep up on your meds, they will be your best friend during the initial days following surgery. I had bras that I could zip up from the front, pj's that had buttons in the front, baggy track pants, tshirt to wear under compression garment. make sure you take any meds they give you just before surgery, especially stool softeners. I added Metamucil to my evening routine. I pre made soup to freeze for the first 2 weeks. I had an appetite just not a big one, ate smaller meals. I didn't go crazy with supplies, I just didn't think I needed to go crazy. I hope you have help for the first few days, rely on them, it is ok to need help. I will follow your journey, this surgery will give you the self confidence need to conquer your new world. Contact me or any of your new sisters and we will help you along, we have been there and can help
January 6, 2017
Good morning kelbel...thanks for the valuable info. I am nervous...fear of the unknown. At this stage I second guess my choice and the money it's costing me!!
I will have help round the clock for the first week. My best friend is coming to stay with me for the first 48 hours and my 19 year old son lives with me. I hope this makes me more confident as I enter into the single life and dating again. It's been 35 years! What a coincidence that we both have twins and 5 kids. Mine are 41, 38, twins are 30 and 18. I am hoping to post some preop pics this weekend. Enjoy your weekend and thanks again.
I will have help round the clock for the first week. My best friend is coming to stay with me for the first 48 hours and my 19 year old son lives with me. I hope this makes me more confident as I enter into the single life and dating again. It's been 35 years! What a coincidence that we both have twins and 5 kids. Mine are 41, 38, twins are 30 and 18. I am hoping to post some preop pics this weekend. Enjoy your weekend and thanks again.
January 6, 2017
Perfect on the help, you are very fortunate to have a wonderful friend to help out in the beginning. It is great that you son is at home, he can Ben a great help to you as well. I felt the same way, nervous about the surgery and the cost is big and I had guilt feelings about it as well. We all go through this process. On the flip side, I was so self cautious about my tummy and always pulling down my top or readjusting it. my husband didn't realize how my tummy bothered me on a daily basis. The self confidence I have gained has just been tremendous. He was very supportive and says he will need more time to buy his boat lol. My kids are 34, 29, 28 and twins are 25
UPDATED FROM kelbel63
10 months post
10 month PO
Well it has been 10 months, which at times shocks me. It has been and up and down journey at times for sure. I would like to see my flanks go down a little more. I wish I was mor pro-active and asked for more lipo on the back of flanks. Oh well, will keep on going and see what happens at my one year apt. Scar is fine, no problems, will take me longer for the scar to lighten up, it always does.
For the most part, feel great, works outs are back to normal. Eating clean and enjoying this wonderful weather we have been having here.
For the last 9/12 months, I still had that bloated, swelling feeling and it just didn't seem to go away. I was sick of this feeling so I made some changes that has helped me tremendously. I started to drink Tiny Tea, it helps with bloating. I usually have 3-4 cups a day. The biggest help has been wearing a waist trainer for aprx. 8 hours a day. I wear it when working out as well. It feels like wearing the compression garment once again, but the bloating and swelling has gone away. I like the feeling of the compression and already have ordered the next size down. Lost a inch off my waist as well.
Happy healing everyone. To all of our Canadian sIsta's, have a wonderful thanksgiving weekend
For the most part, feel great, works outs are back to normal. Eating clean and enjoying this wonderful weather we have been having here.
For the last 9/12 months, I still had that bloated, swelling feeling and it just didn't seem to go away. I was sick of this feeling so I made some changes that has helped me tremendously. I started to drink Tiny Tea, it helps with bloating. I usually have 3-4 cups a day. The biggest help has been wearing a waist trainer for aprx. 8 hours a day. I wear it when working out as well. It feels like wearing the compression garment once again, but the bloating and swelling has gone away. I like the feeling of the compression and already have ordered the next size down. Lost a inch off my waist as well.
Happy healing everyone. To all of our Canadian sIsta's, have a wonderful thanksgiving weekend
Replies (4)
October 12, 2016
We always see what no one else does... and want things to look a little better than they do. Frankly, I think you look a-mazing! You have so much definition in your tummy area. I'd call it a two-thumbs-up success!! :-)))
October 21, 2016
Well thank you for your kind words, you are so right that we see what no one else does lol, I'm working on being more positive and I usually just look at pre op pics and say yup I'm doing ok
October 14, 2016
You look amazing! Glad to hear you are feeling better. Thanks for tips. I am wearing my cg at nite again which is helping with the morning swelling. I'll take what I can get. Take care.
October 21, 2016
Thank you, it is crazy to me after 9-10 months we still need to wear things to help with swelling. It is getting better so that is good news as well
October 21, 2016
Heh Girl! :D Looking great! Where do I buy this Tiny Tea and waist trainer? Sounds like I need something like this for myself too! Looking awesome Kel! Keep up the awesome work! xo
October 21, 2016
Thank you, it does help me and has really helped with swelling and flanks. Check out style dealz, the waist trainer I bought is down the page on the left hand side, she is wearing pink pants. Tiny tea can be found at the shopping channel stores you see in the malls or amazon.
October 29, 2016
You are looking wonderful as well! Enjoy that beautiful body!
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