a flat tummy
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Good Afternoon,
I had a TT in 2005. You can and will remain swollen for up to 4-6 months after a TT. Most doctors usually will tell you that you may not end up with a "completely flat" tummy even after the swelling is gone. I bet you look great! Give it a little more time for the swelling to go down. If you are still uncomfortable, go back to see the doctor that performed your surgery and he/she can discuss your progress. I wish you continued success along your journey!
People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but they really should be worried about what they eat between the New Year and Christmas. ~Author Unknown
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on 3/6/09 6:16 am - Denver, CO
If you are really feeling depressed, then it might be nice to see a therapist or join some "body image" related therapy group. Losing weight and then going for PS are all huge changes, so don't put pressure on yourself to feel the way others think you "should". There is no shame in taking the time you need to work through this stuff.
Good luck!
Sorry to hear you are having a difficult time emotionally. The changes we go through physically and mentally can really take a toll on us. We are suddenly put into a body that we aren't familiar with. I remember the first time I lost 100 pounds on my own several years ago. I was barely 20 years old and totally hated being thin. Imagine that? It wasn't that I didn't want to be thin, it was just such a drastic change and the attention I got was uncomfortable. I felt I didn't know who I was and when I looked in the mirror I didn't recognize myself. I think in a way I sabotaged myself because I quickly gained my weight back. I missed having the fat as my barrier and believe or not, I was more comfortable being fat because that was all I knew. I ended up seeking help for that which helped tremendously. Now that I'm much older, I am more comfortable with my weight loss. Of course, the problem I sometimes have now is that I still see myself as fat! Never ends does it? Anyhow, I'm hoping that after I have my LBL, I can see myself in the mirror after the excess skin is gone and get a more accurate picture of the size I really am and feel better about myself. That's my wish at least.
Just try to stay focused on what you've accomplished so far and how much healthier you are now. Just look at your flat tummy as icing on the cake!
Good luck to you,
Melissa
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