Sunday, March 7, 2010

6.5 Weeks





So here's some updated photos of me at 6.5 weeks. A couple weeks ago I gave the update that I was down to 150lbs, well...now i'm up to 153lbs. The good news is that I'm full force at the gym & doing a lot of weight lifting & toning. My diet hasn't been outstanding, but not horrible. I think seeing the scale go up has really put me in my place haha. Being back to the gym makes me feel like eating nothing but healthy food & being the best to my body that I can. I can't wait to up my routine this week. Only 5.5 weeks left until vacation, so I've got to get moving!!

The crease....it doesn't seem to get better. When I bend over there's skin that still hangs. Before the surgery my belly button would be lost in a horizontal flap, and now it's a vertical flap of skin that's obstructing my belly button. I've gone the whole week without wearing my binder, so i've decided to put it back on today & maybe wear it every couple days. In my heart I know that I'll probably have to have the second procedure for the vertical incision to remove this extra skin. I'll do my best to be patient and wait it out.

Well...I had another weekend of shopping haha. Two new shirts and a pair of pants! I'll update in a week with new photos of week 7!

7 comments:

  1. Wow, you are looking hot! Great job on all of your hard work and a great outcome from your surgery!

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  2. You look totally amazing.

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  3. Wow!!! You look great!!

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  4. you had a nice, curvy body before. i've always been jealuos of your waist. but now, OMG! you know u look wonderful. i'm so happy 4 u.

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  5. Thanks ladies! You made my day!!!!

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  6. Do you have a any advice on questions someone should ask at a consultation? I am meeting with a plastic surgeon for a consultation this month, and would love your advice. Thank You!BTW you look great. I am excited to get a tummy tuck too! Thanks!

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  7. Hey there! For the consultation, I thought that i'd go in and have all the questions I'd been going over in my head ready. Well, I got there and just went blank!! I would say, write down your questions and concerns & go in and take your time.

    As far as what to ask, ask about how to prepare for the surgery, like as far as what you might need to refrain from before surgery, ask about recovery & what will make your recovery go easier, asks for examples of past patients, see what the doctors policy is as far is revisions & touch ups. Really....I would just start reading through blogs & take a look at the makemeheal website for forums that iwll give you some ideas on what might come up. I know it seems strange, but I don't have too much advice! Just the basics, recovery time, recovery process, what's it like on the day of the surgery, what type of bandages/garments will you have, ask about the drains, ask about muscle repair. Let me know how it goes!!!

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