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TT, Muscle Repair, and Thigh Lift

Name: TT, Muscle Repair, and Thigh Lift
Item: Dr. Tran
Author: Pinky711

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I have been creeping on this site since July. The...

Pinky711October 29, 2013

$3,400

I have been creeping on this site since July. The stories are very inspiring. I hope that my story will help someone else. Today is my pre-op apt. I have been extremely nervous but I'm weirdly calm :/ I've lost 100 lbs in addition to having 2 babies. I want to rock a bikini!!! I work out 5 days a week and I'm going to miss it!!!

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Dr. Tran

Replies (6)

FitMom2014

October 29, 2013

Good luck and congrats!!!

ExTheFlab

October 30, 2013

I'm scheduled for 12/5 and have been thinking about not being able to work out too.

Michigan79

October 30, 2013

Just relax and don't worry about working out. You have to let it go while your body heals or you'll be worse off in the long run. Don't push it and don't work out until your doctor approves! Trust me :)

ExTheFlab

October 31, 2013

I know you're right and I'll take your advice. I definitely don't want to mess up anything during recovery.

Michigan79

October 30, 2013

I am 9 weeks post op and just beginning to get back in the gym. Just try to be patient with the while not working out thing. Remember you will need to listen to your surgeons instructions and give your body all the time it needs to heal before you start challenging it. You will probably be surprised how tiresome the healing process is. I was in the gym five days a week pre op and a week after surgery ten minutes of house work totally exhausted me. I pushed myself too hard and I know I lengthened my healing process because of it. If I could go back in time I would sit still more and let my body heal. I have worked hard and telling myself not to worry or stress about exercise. It's been difficult to watch my muscle tone in my arms and legs disappear from inactivity but I know I now have plenty of time to build it back up. :) I'm getting long winded here. I hope your surgery goes awesome! Let yourself be lazy and heal! Keep us posted! ;)

Kimmers25

October 30, 2013

Welcome to the community. You will be rocking that bikini next summer. And don't worry you will get back to the workouts soon enough.

UPDATED FROM Pinky711

1 day post

I actually did it.

Pinky711November 5, 2013

I had my surgery yesterday morning. I came home last night. I've been on the couch since except for trips to the bathroom. I got a toilet seat raiser and I'm so glad that I did! I'm taking my pain pills every 5 hrs. My directions say 4-6 hrs as needed. I can't make it that last hour. The worst part for me are the groin incisions and the tightness off abs. I need help getting up and to the bathroom. I'm looking forward to getting around better. I'm supposed to shower tomorrow!! Scary. Also I keep falling asleep but only for short periods of time.

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UPDATED FROM Pinky711

2 days post

Ahhh

Pinky711November 7, 2013

I'm feeling so much better today after a mini meltdown last night. I couldn't get in a comfortable position. I couldn't sleep. I woke up today feeling more like myself. I got a shower that took almost 2 hours. I have a one piece compression garment that needed washed. Getting back in that suit was a 3 person job lol. Well I didn't do much. I cut back one my pain pills today. The showering and dressing process took about an hour and a half longer than expected so i was an hour overdue and in pain! I wanted to take a pic but that didn't happen. Felt good to be clean. I've been looking at other's post op pics for so long that it didn't seem like my reflection in the mirror. My incision looks low and straight!!! So far, so good.

Replies (3)

sheeney7

November 7, 2013

A toilet seat raiser.....brilliant! Why didn't I think of that? That could have really been useful lol. Haha, keep hanging in there....the first couple of days are awful. Post some pics when you're up to it. I'm very interested to see your thigh lift incision. I had considered that for a little while, but my surgeon talked me out of it. I'm curious to see your results! xxoo

Pinky711

November 11, 2013

My PS warned me about healing issues. It is probably more painful than my TT. I was fortunate to only have the incision in my groin crease. It seems to be good so far. My thighs are very swollen. PS said she did just a little lipo to further deflate the area. I don't have any bruising. I'm dreaming of running in shorts and a sports bra!!! Gets me through the not so great times