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Here Goes! - Wellington, New Zealand
UPDATED FROM kayleighsgran
2 months post
Another week down... Week 10
$10,000
Wow, 10 weeks down! The pain I had previously has gone away and I feel great. Everything is ticking along nicely, exercising as normal now, and all energy levels are what they were pre-op. I'm still wearing my binder at work because working with small children I feel I need a bit of protection still as I'm worried someone will run into me (which has happened!) I will wait until next term (semester) to go with out it. I'm alo swollen all the time, it doesn't seem to go down in the morning and I'm bait worried its not swelling but the 'new' me, gosh I hope not! There isn't a huge difference in photos, but you will see the swelling. I'm pleased with how my scar is healing but don't like my belly-button much, but its only a belly-button, so can't complain.
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UPDATED FROM kayleighsgran
1 month post
Nerves
This week saw another small setback. I had a sudden onset of pain on Tuesday. On my incision line - no where near my infection. I made an appointment with my PS and he thinks the nerves are regenerating! So that's great news, however the pain could last for up to 6 months, so not so great! I am also aloud to continue exercising so really pleased about that. I had been going so well and even though there are a couple of setbacks I know it won't last long and even though there are small setbacks Its all going to be worth it!
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MW
August 23, 2013
I have these weird sensations all the time around my scar too! I wouldn't say they are painful more uncomfortable though. Hopefully its not too bad feeling. I am sure the nerves are regenerating and this is more of a step forward than a step back ;) Just think how nice it will be to have feeling in your lower abds again! Don't know about you but this numb feeling is starting to get old! lol
K
August 23, 2013
Hi Mira! How are you? Gosh, just when you think everything's going great a curve ball! Anyway, nerves ah? I know what you mean about numbness! Very very old Mira! I am starting to get itchy but can't seem to scratch that itch away as its numb! Lol I'm going to start on the cross trainer today Mira, wish me luck xx
MW
August 23, 2013
I started using the eliptical today. I did 2-20mins session about 3 hours apart. It wasn't bad at all. I wore my binder though....let me know how the cross trainer goes. Tomorrow morning I am going to go for a run and see how that goes!!
K
August 24, 2013
Running?! OMG that scares me,mall that giggling of the insides. Can't wait to hear how that goes Mira :-)
K
UPDATED FROM kayleighsgran
1 month post
A bit of a hiccup
Last week at 6 weeks PO I changed my scar tape and noticed a small infection starting. I took a couple of pics and contacted my PS. He is amazing! He sent a prescription to my local chemist and I picked it up and started antibiotics. It needed to be uncovered as when I put the tape on it made it weep, I know yuk! Today, 7 weeks PO I have woken with a very sore spot, I don't know how to describe it really. On my scar site one spot is painfully sore. It seemed more swollen than the rest of my scar, but I don't know if I'm imaging it! If its still this sore tomorrow I will contact my PS. On a good night, I've started working out again on the treadmill and loving feeling almost normal. I get VERY swollen at night but still think its better than my before.
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MW
August 20, 2013
Thats for reminding me that even though I feel like I made it...I still need to take care of my scar! Thanks for the update!
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I think that you look great!
Even with surgery it is sometimes hard for us to keep realistic expectations so I really appreciated your comments about how your results.
How is your tummy now that there has been some time since the op? Are you still happy with the results?
I am going in next week for a breast revision,lift and tummy tuck with the same surgeon, so kinda nervous.