3 Weeks Post-Op
This time 3 weeks ago I was in recovery after having my pani removal, tummy tuck and lipo!
So far I am loving my results. As you can see in the photos the swelling has started to go down. I do get more swelling as the day goes on, but by the time I wake up the next morning its pretty much gone away.
My incision looks amazing! A lot of steri-strips have begun to or already have fallen off. I can't believe how nice, thin, and small my incision is going to be once its healed! Especially when compared to my original DS scar!!!!
For the most part I am no longer sore in the ad area; however, the sides of my waist where he lipoes are still a little sore and tender! The past three nights I've been able to sleep on my side with a pillow for tummy support, but no stomach sleeping yet!! *Tears*
I've woren jeans twice since surgery, but I had to bust out my size 8's. (Normally I am in a 4 or 6.) I can't wear them for more than a few hours as I still feel way more comfortable in loose shorts or loose sweat pants.
I see Dr. Livingston tomorrow for my 3 week post-op appointment. As long as everything looks good he said he is going to clear me to SLOWLY beginning walking on the tredmill again. YAY! He will also clear me to begin wearing spandex like compression garments instead of the binder. An other YAY! The binder has really begun to irritate me and I can't wait till I no longer have to wear it!
Okay... now for the fun part... PICTURES! I think he did an amazing job and I can't wait to see what I will look like in a few months once all the swelling is down and things have settled! Oh, and I love my new belly button!!!
So far I am loving my results. As you can see in the photos the swelling has started to go down. I do get more swelling as the day goes on, but by the time I wake up the next morning its pretty much gone away.
My incision looks amazing! A lot of steri-strips have begun to or already have fallen off. I can't believe how nice, thin, and small my incision is going to be once its healed! Especially when compared to my original DS scar!!!!
For the most part I am no longer sore in the ad area; however, the sides of my waist where he lipoes are still a little sore and tender! The past three nights I've been able to sleep on my side with a pillow for tummy support, but no stomach sleeping yet!! *Tears*
I've woren jeans twice since surgery, but I had to bust out my size 8's. (Normally I am in a 4 or 6.) I can't wear them for more than a few hours as I still feel way more comfortable in loose shorts or loose sweat pants.
I see Dr. Livingston tomorrow for my 3 week post-op appointment. As long as everything looks good he said he is going to clear me to SLOWLY beginning walking on the tredmill again. YAY! He will also clear me to begin wearing spandex like compression garments instead of the binder. An other YAY! The binder has really begun to irritate me and I can't wait till I no longer have to wear it!
Okay... now for the fun part... PICTURES! I think he did an amazing job and I can't wait to see what I will look like in a few months once all the swelling is down and things have settled! Oh, and I love my new belly button!!!
So thankful for my DS! 1/20/2012 - SW 290/CW 155 - 1 year to lose, 1.5 years and counting maintaining!
A Run With Meghan (My Running Blog)
My First Half Marathon: Fort For Fitness (9/24/2011): 2:22:58
My Frist Marathon: Marine Corps (10/30/2011): 5:39:59
My First Sprint Triathlon: Trek Series (8/7/2011): 1:55:18
You look fabulous ! How do you get your photos side by side like that? It's great to see the comparisons that way.
SW= 268
CW= 145 ***GOAL REACHED on Christmas Day 2010****
GW=145
5'6" BMI= 23
LapBand 3/2006 to Revision DS 12/2009
Get the FACTS about the Duodenal Switch at www.DSFACTS.com or http://www.duodenalswitch.com/
Extended Tummy Tuck, BL/BA scheduled for 11/18/11 Dr. Larry Lickstein
CW= 145 ***GOAL REACHED on Christmas Day 2010****
GW=145
5'6" BMI= 23
LapBand 3/2006 to Revision DS 12/2009
Get the FACTS about the Duodenal Switch at www.DSFACTS.com or http://www.duodenalswitch.com/
Extended Tummy Tuck, BL/BA scheduled for 11/18/11 Dr. Larry Lickstein
I play around with it between Microsoft Photo Editor (to crop and reduce the size of the picture). And then I use Microsoft Paint to put them all side by side with the text. When you save it in Paint it turns it into one big JPEG.
I also saw online about how others use the online site www.picnik.com to put their photos together side by side.
I also saw online about how others use the online site www.picnik.com to put their photos together side by side.
So thankful for my DS! 1/20/2012 - SW 290/CW 155 - 1 year to lose, 1.5 years and counting maintaining!
A Run With Meghan (My Running Blog)
My First Half Marathon: Fort For Fitness (9/24/2011): 2:22:58
My Frist Marathon: Marine Corps (10/30/2011): 5:39:59
My First Sprint Triathlon: Trek Series (8/7/2011): 1:55:18
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