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KristenVSG2014

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  6. Posted

    The recovery process is so interesting. Even almost 6 weeks post op I still get little shooting nerve pains, mostly only in one area from my Tummy Tuck. My bottom TT incision is still hard as a rock. If you felt it through my shirt you'd think I have rock-hard abs. My incision under my right breast are still really hard as well. I massage the incisions daily as instructed. I lather myself with coconut oil during my morning shower. I use Arnica and Mederma at night before bed.

    I've grown to enjoy sleeping in my Genie bra. It's so comfy. I've noticed my boobs have finally started to drop a little. They still look fantastic, just not the swollen, hard Barbie boobs I had when I woke up. Now they are soft, perky Barbie boobs.

    HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

  9. Posted

    How long is the recovery?

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    2-3 weeks depending on individual healing. I personally needed 3 weeks off of work because I struggle with anesthesia. It takes a long time to clear my system. My incisions look fantastic after 3 weeks though.

    I'll be 4 weeks post op on Monday and I'm now dealing with shooting nerve pain in my breasts. Icing them down helps but obviously can't do that at work. Plastic surgeon said this is normal and should get better as nerves reattach and heal.

    HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

  11. Posted

    I have small hands and wrists but I have some giant boney hips and a huge ribcage. I'm a full hourglass. I measure 41/31/41 AT goal weight after Tummy Tuck and breast lift. When my dad had shoulder surgery the surgeon told him he had big bones (Dad isn't overweight). I also have very broad shoulders and very muscular legs unlike my mom who is very short and petite and has twiggy legs. I basically got Dad's build with Mom's curves. People never believe me when I tell them I weigh 160. They say I look like I weigh 130-140.

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  12. Posted

    It is soooo much cheaper to be a foodie post surgery. You no longer need a pound of organic grass fed beef, 1/4 of a pound can make two meals for me. Restaurant meals = three meals. Do the math. I figured my surgery paid for itself after a year based on the savings in dining out.

    Actually, I still make the same quantity but I freeze half for easy weeknight meals. I love it! It makes life so much easier. I also love to cook a base meat like an entire chicken or pork butt and then create different meals throughout the week with the meat. Tacos, Soup, frittatas, etc. It forced me to be more creative.

    HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

  15. Posted

    The tape FINALLY came off of my stomach! The incisions look great. The only area that isn't perfect is at the T-junction for my vertical incision. It still looks a bit scabby but even then it should be near invisible a year from now. He did such a beautiful job. Now I want my arms and bra line done. I'm going to start saving up again!

    HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

  18. Posted

    Even though I'm over weight, I have always tried to keep my food natural, I don't use artificial sweeteners and chemicals!! Now what??

    While I agree about trying to keep diet as clean as possible, you'll probably need to set that aside early post-op because you'll rely so much on Protein shakes in order to meet your Protein requirements. I guess you could drink egg whites but I'd speak with your nutritionist about any suggestions. After you're able to eat normal food you can easily meet protein requirements from natural sources.

    As far as sugar goes, sugar = empty calories. Also, sugar is usually a trigger for many of us so it is best to avoid it as much as possible. You should read "It Starts With Food". Very enlightening.

    HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

  19. Posted · Edited by KristenVSG2014

    Addiction is REAL!! Be it food, alcohol, sex, shopping whatever is real!! Cross addiction happens to many after WLS. For sure. My hubby was hoping and praying that I would have SEX as my cross-addiction!! NOPE didn't happen, now shopping watch out. LOL All joking aside, I had a very hard time justifying going out to eat!! I felt the same about cooking because when you can only eat a few bites it was hard!! Notice I said WAS. My hubby has said all along that I should look towards QUALITY, not QUANTITY!!! It was such a SMART thing to say!! I'm not saying that I'm like all cured of the examples above but it is much better. Now I am not a fancy foodie I was just raised on the OL SOUTH GOOD FOOD!! But, I can deal with having them ever once and awhile. Heck, one of y very favorite meals could more than likely cause most of you foodies to go into a swift HEART ATTACK!! LOL My old fav used to be fried potatoes, Mac and cheese, corn and a buttered piece of Wheat bread (the bread was more than likely the healthiest part of the meal) of course even if I fixed it I wouldn't be able to eat but a few bites. LOL Just a thought. Oh, BTW I always loved a cold beer before my WLS now I like wine. Does that make me more sophisticated? Just kiddin

    I'm a mac n cheese connoisseur. I prefer it with gruyere.

    HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

  21. Posted · Edited by KristenVSG2014

    Very scary for sure, I went through that last night

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    I forgot to mention to you that I also had an issue with severe fatigue for 3-4 months after surgery and I took my MFP food logs to my doctor and told him I could barely get through work and was tired all the time. He took one look and said I was eating too low carb. He told me to add fruit back into my diet (I was avoiding any and all sugar). So I started to eat a banana or apple every day and the issue completely resolved itself. Carbs are important! This was a separate issue from the passing/blacking out issue. I still deal with that occasionally but it is from lack of calories, not carbs.

    HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

  25. Posted

    That's funny you're craving sweet. I was SO over sweet stuff because I had been drinking those dang Protein shakes for a month. I craved warm chicken broth so I would mix my Protein powder in some and drink it like tea.

    That early out I was allowed to have sugar-free Jello and ice pops. I wasn't a big fan of the Jello but I loved the ice pops because they were different flavors and helped me get fluids in. I only used them the first few weeks though. I got burnt out on artificial sweeteners after that.

    HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

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