so can you stand up straight yet?

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

Three weeks since my lower body lift (and more) and I am still a little hunched. I am blessed that my recovery is going well but I am in the doldrums, tired of it, tired of Being tired, and would like to stand straight with good posture. Grruuumpp

Good news is that my incisions look really good. Start scar treatment soon.

[No game 14,436]

You know I can't help answer that question...

But I wanted to say hang in there. I know for someone as active as you this has got to be hard! But everyday it's getting a bit better, right?

Just remember next summer you are going to rock a bikini for all of us former fat girls!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I'm 5 weeks and 1 day and I can stand up "straight" just within the last 2 weeks. But what I still cannot do is throw my shoulders back and puff my chest out. Not quite doing that yet. But only I can tell.

I've been walking easily everyday. Up to 3 miles most days. In truth I think it's helped me feel better, although it's no where near enough. It's something to occupy me and give me some active routine.

I've also been clothes shopping.....alot!

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

Ah yes, I would like to walk with my shoulders back!

I wanted a new pair of boots but my feet are still a bit puffy. I went to Ross Dress for Less and got a couple of form fitting tops...No more muffin top! Then I bought some sugar free dating Vinci flavorings at the costco business center. That was a big outting so then I napped and we got the rest of the stitches out.

Yes I am going stircrazy but I know it will get better...and it is getting better. I am doing some wallowing...th a t s true.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

f**k I know.....it drags on. 16 more days till I hopefully get released. I can't afford to keep shopping. I need to get back to work and running.

It's gonna all be worth it though. It already is.

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

You know what makes it worse..I had like 4 people lined up to help keep me company. One is super sick, two had unexpected business travel, three extended his hunting trip and so person four did go out to dinner with me. I got tired and couldnt do anything else. So thats it since i have been home - one dinner out. My helper took me to costco so I guess thats two.

I have other friends and family but some people's energy isnt what I want right now. Interesting part of healing is no capacity to handle stress.

I can drive now but I am a social person and feel lonely. There are all sorts of things "happening" in my larger circle but I dont have the energy to keep up with any of that.

How is your appetite Bean? Mine is finally dropping but since I get no real excercise... I feel like I still eat too much.

Give me a minute .. I am sure I can find more to whine about..haha

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I've been wanting to eat everything in sight. My appetite is normal but the anxiety of sitting on my ass, not getting to exercise and being bored to tears has me wanting to shop for clothes I don't need or eat pie. And I can't afford to keep shopping. I'm winning the pie battle for now. Trying to keep busy but it isn't easy. Everyone I know is busy working.

[Sweet Pee 349]

I'm not completely horizontal yet either. Guess it just takes time. :-)

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I've been wanting to eat everything in sight. My appetite is normal but the anxiety of sitting on my ass' date=' not getting to exercise and being bored to tears has me wanting to shop for clothes I don't need or eat pie. And I can't afford to keep shopping. I'm winning the pie battle for now. Trying to keep busy but it isn't easy. Everyone I know is busy working.[/quote']

So I can drive now which helps. I leave the house every day well... Starting yesterday! I want to do things with Friends but I tire out too fast. Right now in a coffee shop just to be "out"

[CBT 450]

Three weeks since my lower body lift (and more) and I am still a little hunched. I am blessed that my recovery is going well but I am in the doldrums, tired of it, tired of Being tired, and would like to stand straight with good posture. Grruuumpp Good news is that my incisions look really good. Start scar treatment soon.

What is the scar treatment? Is it Rx or over the counter?

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I use OTC scar treatments.

So, 3 months and I stand up straight but I still feel some tightness in the tummy area. I wear compressin garments for hard workouts to kind of hold things and reduce sweeling. My swelling isn't bad - like others don't notice it - but I do.