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Tummy surgery after 180 pound weight loss [warning - some graphic pics]
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About the belly button, could you ask for an outie?2
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L1zardQueen wrote: »About the belly button, could you ask for an outie?
I don't know. As my new belly button was my old one. My doctor just cut it so that it would be cute. Although there was enough extra skin that I had enough old bellybutton to make two new ones....now that would really be interesting! Having 2!5 -
I had a tummy tuck too. I got an innie. I asked the surgeon, he chuckled.
ETA. I’m at a cool sculpting seminar at this moment.2 -
I worked up the courage and watched the video- without getting woozie.
Really interesting.
Love your progress, I can't believe the healing speed.
Thank you everyone who has posted their personal experiences too.L1zardQueen wrote: »I had a tummy tuck too. I got an innie. I asked the surgeon, he chuckled.
ETA. I’m at a cool sculpting seminar at this moment.
Please update on the seminar. New post maybe?
Cheers, h.2 -
middlehaitch wrote: »I worked up the courage and watched the video- without getting woozie.
Really interesting.
Love your progress, I can't believe the healing speed.
Thank you everyone who has posted their personal experiences too.
Please update on the seminar. New post maybe?
Cheers, h.
It was expensive, 2 treatments, approximately $2400 American. But cool sculpting is what I think I need, I still have a muffin top even at 64” 115 lbs. I will be shopping around.3 -
Overall recovery update:
I was given the all clear to start exercising again (other than slow walks and very low weight strength training), but to start slow. So I'm restarting C25K as pre-surgery I was running 2-5 miles every day (6 days a week). It's frustrating as I want to just keep running when it's walk time, but I walk and follow the program as going slow is what my doctor ordered. Feeling pretty good. Still bloated, but less bloated.21 -
Week 4 update:
Yay, halfway through wearing my compression garments all day! (6-8 weeks after surgery).
Starting to run a bit more, no more than 10 minute increments at a slow pace. I am allowed to start weight training again, just have to watch how much weight I lift. Core isolation exercises (sit-ups, good mornings etc) are still a no. I'm just doing light running and a few body weight exercises for now.
Healing well. No soreness at all!!! The only discomfort is the compression gear. I am still a bit swollen/bloated and can still feel (as well as see) the distention on my abdomen, but can finally "suck in" as a lot of the swelling has gone down.
For some reason I cannot upload my latest pictures.... Will try again tomorrow.12 -
Happy to hear, that everything is good :-)....Greetings
(I got my approval of for the thighs btw - i think ill do it in january)7 -
I was only thinking it was update time earlier today.
So glad things are going so well.
Cheers, h.2 -
felixg1109 wrote: »Happy to hear, that everything is good :-)....Greetings
(I got my approval of for the thighs btw - i think ill do it in january)
Yay, January is great - compression wear (mostly Spanx) & summer temps are not fun.
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middlehaitch wrote: »I was only thinking it was update time earlier today.
So glad things are going so well.
Cheers, h.
I'm back at school full time now, so I end up busy all day long. ...note: still can't upload images 🤨
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I tried to upload a photo to your thread just now, nope, it’s not working. Buggers2
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L1zardQueen wrote: »I tried to upload a photo to your thread just now, nope, it’s not working. Buggers
Workarounds other people have used:- Post to instagram and then post the IG URL in the Attach image box .
- Take a screen shot of the pic with https://gyazo.com/ (or whatever screen capture you use that generates a URL) and post the URL in the Attach image box.
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This is a test and the pic will be deleted.
Test worked. Pic uploaded from my iPhone.
Just an FYI.
h.4 -
Week 4 progress photos
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This will probably get a 'kitten', but bloody hell I can't believe my eyes the progress and recovery is amazing.
For the work you have done, you well deserve the results of the op.
Cheers, h.10 -
middlehaitch wrote: »This will probably get a 'kitten', but bloody hell I can't believe my eyes the progress and recovery is amazing.
For the work you have done, you well deserve the results of the op.
Cheers, h.
The secret to better recovery (actually, not so secret).
1. Be healthy going into surgery. Diet, cardio, strength. Well, duh. The healthier you go into surgery, the better you can recover as you'll still be healthy.
2. After surgery: EAT!!!! At least maintenance, if not more for the first two weeks at minimum. The human body severely ramps up calories burned in order to heal itself (why we feel so tired when we're sick....). It takes a lot of energy to heal or fight off disease. That slice of chocolate drizzled strawberry cheesecake you've been denying yourself to lose the weight: now's the Time to have it.
3. Listen to your doctor!!!! No matter how uncomfortable, sweaty (Texas desert heat in the summer) or horrible the compression gear feels, wear it. Doc says no exercise, that means NO EXERCISE! Doc says, light walks....that's it!. Doc says, don't put anything on the area (creams, lotions), DON'T! Isee a lot of people trying to push themselves while recovering and their body is just not ready.19 -
Update:
I can finally flex my abdomen. The bloating has gone down enough so that I can once again both flex and suck in my stomach. Here's my flexed and sucked in pose. BTW, I noticed the vertical line, I know I had abs somewhere in there!!!!
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Wow. Looking at page 1 and contrasting this photo is amazing. I can understand why you squirreled away money for the surgery. So glad your recovery has gone well.2
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peggym4640 wrote: »Wow. Looking at page 1 and contrasting this photo is amazing. I can understand why you squirreled away money for the surgery. So glad your recovery has gone well.
@peggym4640
Thank you. Squirreling away money is like weight loss, a little bit at a time over a year, can add up to a lot. My laundry jar (jar that sits on my dryer where I toss all the loose change I find in the laundry) was pretty full, so I stopped by my bank and added $172.12 to my thigh/boob lift savings account.
I'm still in recovery, but from my doctor and the nursing staff, I realize how quickly and well I'm recovering. I posted a little quip on what I'm doing to help my recovery. All of which is from advice from my doctor.6 -
You look amazing! If you don't mind me asking, what are your stats now?2
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rheddmobile wrote: »You look amazing! If you don't mind me asking, what are your stats now?
Thank you,
I weigh 165.3lbs as of this morning. I'm 5'7". Not too sure about the rest as I measure bodyfat using the mirror method and a comparison chart. Almost 1 month post-op, and just finished week 2 day 3 of C25K. I restarted it as my doctor said I could start running again, but to take it very easy.3 -
Update:
I can finally flex my abdomen. The bloating has gone down enough so that I can once again both flex and suck in my stomach. Here's my flexed and sucked in pose. BTW, I noticed the vertical line, I know I had abs somewhere in there!!!!
I recognise those tattoos! Wow, good work lady!!5 -
They all look gorgeous in the pictures; but, if you don't mind my asking, has your weight loss affected your tattoos at all? Has, er, the canvas become unstretched or anything?Nony_Mouse wrote: »
I recognise those tattoos! Wow, good work lady!!
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Nony_Mouse wrote: »
I recognise those tattoos! Wow, good work lady!!
I had a sense of something, but couldn't quite place it.
Seriously V, good job! @VUA212 -
Evelyn_Gorfram wrote: »They all look gorgeous in the pictures; but, if you don't mind my asking, has your weight loss affected your tattoos at all? Has, er, the canvas become unstretched or anything?
@Evelyn_Gorfram
Because of thier placement and where I carry most of my fat, no, my tattoos haven't suffered any. Luckily I never had and on my stomach, flanks, beasts, butt, upper thighs or rib cage.3 -
Thanks for your answer. (And hurrah that your lovely tattoos haven't been affected.
@Evelyn_Gorfram
Because of thier placement and where I carry most of my fat, no, my tattoos haven't suffered any. Luckily I never had and on my stomach, flanks, beasts, butt, upper thighs or rib cage.
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I'm fascinated by tattoos, but have never had the guts to go for one.
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Evelyn_Gorfram wrote: »Thanks for your answer. (And hurrah that your lovely tattoos haven't been affected. )
I'm fascinated by tattoos, but have never had the guts to go for one.
Tattoo advice that's fairly universal from everyone that is extensively tattood. Unless it's something you really want forever, and are willing to take the negativity (oh yeah, there's a lot out there)that comes with having them, DON'T.
If you want body art, but not something as drastic as permanent skin colour; henna!! As long as you take care of it, the art work lasts about a month then goes away.4 -
I understated my feelings earlier in hope of being tactful. The real story is:
Tattoo advice that's fairly universal from everyone that is extensively tattood. Unless it's something you really want forever, and are willing to take the negativity (oh yeah, there's a lot out there)that comes with having them, DON'T.
If you want body art, but not something as drastic as permanent skin colour; henna!! As long as you take care of it, the art work lasts about a month then goes away.
"*Kitten* - I'm too leery of commitment to ever have been married, let alone do something truly permanent like getting a tattoo!"
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Week 5 update:
Swelling is really going down, so the slight puckering at the suture line is noticable. That will go away with time.
I have my next doctor appointment next week so hopefully I'll get the "no more compression gear" directive. (1-3 more weeks).
I'm also hoping for the go ahead to do more exercise, as I really miss my old routines.
I'm healing well. All the bruising and soreness from the lipo areas is finally gone.
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