I just had another check up two days ago. Dr. Dinick is really pleased with how my scars are looking. I will be having another check up in 3 more months (November) and at that point he will schedule my final small procedure. My right breast needs one more tweak done and then it is complete! I can’t wait. Thought it was complete the last time, but I was wrong. That is ok. Just really hoping that this last thing is really truly the last thing though because the last surgery cost us more again....and I really don’t want to keep adding more onto our credit card. James hates debt.
My healing process is going so well though. I couldn’t be happier. I still have some numbness on and around my scars, but that is a small price to pay for having all that extra skin removed. Even if all the feeling never comes back around my scars I would still say it is worth it. My nipples don’t have full feeling yet either, but I am hopeful that will change within the year mark of my surgery and you know what, even if it doesn’t....again....a small price to pay for everything to be put back together. The only down side to the numbness I have is when that spot is itchy and I scratch it, it does no good! I can’t feel myself scratching it! ugh. lol
I have been going to the gym regularly still. Working on my stomach muscles is still not happening, it hurts too much with the tummy tuck so I imagine that will take more time in the healing process. Maybe I will be able to do those kind of exercises once the year mark hits in February. I can do 4 sit ups right now...4.....that is nothing compared to the 25 I used to do. But I am gaining ground.
The swelling in my stomach is going down as well. This is another great healing sign. I haven’t lost more weight but I am down another pant size (size 8!) which to me just shows that the swelling is steadily going down. I can’t wait til a couple years has gone by and I can see the final product. Things are so exciting. Even with the swelling though I don’t mind how everything looks. I have been brave and am wearing an actual bikini top now when I go out swimming and to the beach. I was nervous at first but now I am comfortable with it. Feels good to be wearing one....something that I never ever dreamed of being able to do.
How is it that God has blessed me with this whole experience? I feel so fortunate that I not only had the gastric bypass procedure but that I had it and had ZERO complications. THEN....I had the reconstructive surgeries...and still no complications! I am just so thankful...so very thankful. I feel like I have a new life....I get to be healthy....run....walk up hills, play with the kids....feel sexy for my husband...and just feel like I look good in general. I can’t express how wonderful it is to shop in the regular section...instead of the plus size one. To not worry about where I park and if I can squeeze out of my car....to have the towel wrap around me all the way....paint my toes....and have James easily pick me up! So much to appreciate....it is mind blowing.
I will write again soon and update on what other things are happening....for now I guess the overall theme though is that I am doing great, sticking with the gym, eating right, and feeling wonderful. God is good and life is great. Amen!
My healing process is going so well though. I couldn’t be happier. I still have some numbness on and around my scars, but that is a small price to pay for having all that extra skin removed. Even if all the feeling never comes back around my scars I would still say it is worth it. My nipples don’t have full feeling yet either, but I am hopeful that will change within the year mark of my surgery and you know what, even if it doesn’t....again....a small price to pay for everything to be put back together. The only down side to the numbness I have is when that spot is itchy and I scratch it, it does no good! I can’t feel myself scratching it! ugh. lol
I have been going to the gym regularly still. Working on my stomach muscles is still not happening, it hurts too much with the tummy tuck so I imagine that will take more time in the healing process. Maybe I will be able to do those kind of exercises once the year mark hits in February. I can do 4 sit ups right now...4.....that is nothing compared to the 25 I used to do. But I am gaining ground.
The swelling in my stomach is going down as well. This is another great healing sign. I haven’t lost more weight but I am down another pant size (size 8!) which to me just shows that the swelling is steadily going down. I can’t wait til a couple years has gone by and I can see the final product. Things are so exciting. Even with the swelling though I don’t mind how everything looks. I have been brave and am wearing an actual bikini top now when I go out swimming and to the beach. I was nervous at first but now I am comfortable with it. Feels good to be wearing one....something that I never ever dreamed of being able to do.
How is it that God has blessed me with this whole experience? I feel so fortunate that I not only had the gastric bypass procedure but that I had it and had ZERO complications. THEN....I had the reconstructive surgeries...and still no complications! I am just so thankful...so very thankful. I feel like I have a new life....I get to be healthy....run....walk up hills, play with the kids....feel sexy for my husband...and just feel like I look good in general. I can’t express how wonderful it is to shop in the regular section...instead of the plus size one. To not worry about where I park and if I can squeeze out of my car....to have the towel wrap around me all the way....paint my toes....and have James easily pick me up! So much to appreciate....it is mind blowing.
I will write again soon and update on what other things are happening....for now I guess the overall theme though is that I am doing great, sticking with the gym, eating right, and feeling wonderful. God is good and life is great. Amen!
