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50 Years Old, 3 Kids in 4.5 Years, Weight Fluctuations, Husband Left Me - Winnipeg, MB
UPDATED FROM snowy owl 2
2 months post
9 weeks
snowy owl 2April 9, 2016
$8,000
Hello friends! Well I went to get drained today and guess what - nothing to drain!!!! Yippee!!! I have permission to start walking (start slow and work up) but no yoga yet. Fyi I power walk a 4+ mile path that takes an hour so it is not just a simple stroll. I can officially go half time with the binder. Another hurray!! Of course I seem to like wearing it now lol. I did gain 2 lbs this week that was stressing me out but I seem to have peed it away. Is that swelling? I have no pain but sometimes feel pulling at my incision. I have lots of numbness that I am hoping will improve. Belly button looks great and the pinkness is starting to fade just the last couple of days. I think taking the binder off helps with that. When people get revisions what exactly gets revised? What should I be watching for?
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UPDATED FROM snowy owl 2
2 months post
8 weeks + 1
snowy owl 2April 2, 2016
Quick update. Went for fluid draining today. Good news! Only removed about 40 mls. Wonderful improvement! Maybe only 1 more draining? I can hope lol!!! I still need to watch and go in for more draining. I didn't schedule because I couldn't anticipate when that would be necessary. I think one more time at least. I am so hopeful! I still need to wear CG 24 hrs a day and still no exercise/activity and am worried about returning to work in 3 Days. I will take it easy I promise. I also need to try on old wardrobe and figure out works. I'm not ready to 'reveal' myself. Such a difficult process for me. I want to be better for me not for others. I'm not ready to share the new me yet.
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April 4, 2016
Great news! I am recovering from a small seroma that I got drained three times. The fluid dried up about a week or so ago and the tissue left in that area is slowly diminishing. I can still see where it was, though. Although there is a noticeable difference in my appearance, no one has really said anything to me. My old pants don't fit at all, I could literally pull them down to my hips. What's a little frustrating is that I have clothes from when I'd lost 30 lbs (I am down 15 lbs from pre-op) and while they fit in the waist, they are tight in the hips and thighs. It's the same with my bust, it's still the same size, so some tops are tight in that area. I hate to complain, though, because I love my new look! I just need to get my diet back under control (more raw foods, water, less salt, and less carbs) so I can get some of the swelling down and get back to losing weight. I hope you continue to heal from the seroma, and that you start feeling good in your new skin soon.
April 4, 2016
I understand what you mean. I feel like my top half is a size larger than my lower half. I have tried on some new clothes but it is hard to be fully satisfied. Having said that - I do love my new look! My thighs are too big too - in a skirt it can be curvaceous but in fitting slacks properly it can be more tricky. I guess I will learn what to wear/what fits best as I get more courageous and try on more and different clothing. I am really looking forward to getting the okay to resume physical activity. I recently gained a pound and I know it is from sitting around all the time. It is really scary to see that scale go up.
UPDATED FROM snowy owl 2
1 month post
8 weeks post op with pics
snowy owl 2March 31, 2016
Hello realself friends! I must say this is quite a journey - but I am so happy to be on it!
I am still dealing with fluid and am going ton get drained again tomorrow. It is definitely decreasing though so I am starting to get hopeful that CG freedom is within reach! I still need to wear it 24 hours but I bought myself some super tight shape wear so I can go out feeling less self conscious about how my clothes are fitting. It should also be cooler than the CG I hope. Definitely frustrated I can't back to activity. I'm not heavy into working out but there is a 4 mile path I used to walk almost daily and I also tried to do yoga 2-3 times a week. I'm really missing this activity and worrying about gaining weight.
I am really delighted so far with my result. I must say that it is weird to have my body be different. I am uncomfortable when people notice me or look at my body. I did this for me and I have a shy nature. I have tried to shop a couple of times but it is like I have lost my shopping confidence. I am drawn to over sized clothing that disguises me - but I am working hard to challenge myself to wear something more fitted. Clothes do look much better on me which is fun. I didn't realize until recently how much my ex has eroded my confidence. He had opinions about how I dressed and now I have to discover my own opinions. I need to learn to trust myself. As I said at the start of this post - what an amazing and liberating journey to be on! I am so glad for everyone's support.
I am still dealing with fluid and am going ton get drained again tomorrow. It is definitely decreasing though so I am starting to get hopeful that CG freedom is within reach! I still need to wear it 24 hours but I bought myself some super tight shape wear so I can go out feeling less self conscious about how my clothes are fitting. It should also be cooler than the CG I hope. Definitely frustrated I can't back to activity. I'm not heavy into working out but there is a 4 mile path I used to walk almost daily and I also tried to do yoga 2-3 times a week. I'm really missing this activity and worrying about gaining weight.
I am really delighted so far with my result. I must say that it is weird to have my body be different. I am uncomfortable when people notice me or look at my body. I did this for me and I have a shy nature. I have tried to shop a couple of times but it is like I have lost my shopping confidence. I am drawn to over sized clothing that disguises me - but I am working hard to challenge myself to wear something more fitted. Clothes do look much better on me which is fun. I didn't realize until recently how much my ex has eroded my confidence. He had opinions about how I dressed and now I have to discover my own opinions. I need to learn to trust myself. As I said at the start of this post - what an amazing and liberating journey to be on! I am so glad for everyone's support.
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April 1, 2016
You look fantastic! Good for you that you did this! Soon you will feel totally like yourself in your new skin and be smiling around town in your fun outfits. Thank you for sharing your story!
April 9, 2016
Congratulations to you for doing this and further more for doing it for you. Enjoy your new body and take care of yourself. Happy healing :)
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