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It feels like its been forever since I did an update for surgery, but there really wasn't much to update on. I still don't have very much to update on currently, but its the 6 month mark for surgery so I thought it'd be good to post some pictures.

Not much has changed since the last time I posted an update. Swelling HAS come down, but its not there yet. I still have swelling above my incision below my belly button. It's still numb below the belly button too, haven't got any sensitivity back there yet.

I'm also still numb along the incision lines under my breasts in the crease but that doesn't bother me too much.

My scar is lightening up. I have been using scar cream but not as much as I should be. I'm supposed to be using it twice a day and sometimes I forget to use it so I think the scars would be much lighter if I was more consistent.

I'm back to exercising, although I'm sure you all know that by now. It didn't take me as long as I thought to get my stamina back after being out so long.

I have an appointment to see Mr Russo on the 5th October so I will see what he says/thinks and whether he is happy with the results. I'll do a quick update after I've been to see him just in case there is any news to update you on.

SO, Now what you probably came here for! Pictures. If you want to see before pictures for comparison, please click HERE.

Front and Side View

Close Up Front and Side

So, as you can see from the pictures, scars are lighter but not quite there. and swelling is minimal but still there and quite annoys me - still a whole lot better than it was before though.

I just hope that Mr Russo will give me some good news. We'll See!

Until Next Time! 

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Hi everyone, I hope this week is treating you well. I just wanted to update really quick as I don't like leaving people in the dark with regards to surgery pics.

I think the last time that I updated, I had been to see my surgeon about swelling and such and he said that everything was completely fine and he was happy with the results.

Swelling is the same as before. It hasn't changed, its quite annoying but I'm just trying to ignore it. I'm taking Arnica 30c Pillules again as recommended for bruising and swelling but it doesn't seem to be making much difference for me. I've been drinking loads more water too.

I was 3 month post op last week, which means that I was cleared to start wearing under-wired bras again, so whilst I was visiting my parents last weekend, I went shopping for some new bras to wear. So Tiring, So Expensive.

Front and Side View
As you can see, swelling is still present, but it's a damn sight better than what it was before surgery so I'm still ecstatic with the results. I think the part of the problem I have now, is that my posture is completely off, I tend to stick my hips out and pull my shoulders back, when I pull myself up fully straight, my stomach doesn't look as swelled. So that's something I definitely have to improve on.

I briefly mentioned in my Coffee Date post that I was shocked by the revelation that I was TWO cup sizes bigger in bras than my surgeon predicted. I was supposed to be a 32 Big C or D cup. I got fitted in 3 places whilst shopping at the weekend and I ended up being a 32F. WHAT THE F*CK! I don't know how he could be that off with cup sizes.. but I definitely wasn't expecting it.

I absolutely love my new boobs though so I can't complain and I am still able to get really cute bras in my size so I'm not fussed now.

I haven't started exercising again yet, but plan to start very slowly on the weekend. All I've been doing for exercise so far is my walking. I'm gonna get myself into the weekly routine of weighing myself on a Monday so that I can get off some of the Extra weight that I've gained from not exercising for so long.

My 'quick' update turned into quite a lengthy one. My next update probably won't be until next month, I wont be doing weekly updates anymore and instead I will do an update each month with anything new.

I hope you have a great weekend!

Until Next Time!

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It's been a while since my last update, but that's purely because there hasn't been anything to update you guys on. There still isn't that much to update you on really.

Swelling looks the same as it did 3 weeks ago and hasn't really gone down any. I went for a checkup at the clinic so that they could check the swelling and make sure that it wasn't anything else(like a seroma). The nurse advised me to see Mr Russo(surgeon) for a checkup, so I plan on seeing him this weekend, I'm travelling down to London to see him.

Hopefully, everything is OK and its just swelling. I'm hoping that he clears me to take my binder off and also start exercising properly. I'll keep you updated.

Weight is currently up by about 7 lbs, I'm not sure what weight that is, whether its water weight or something else. It's also that time of the month this week so I'm bloated and bound to be retaining more water than usual.

I have been doing walking consistently as part of the GCC challenge to keep me active. I've definitely noticed a change in my stamina, I think its going to take me a while to get back to where I was with running. I'm out of breath just walking down the street and it sucks.

I've started scar treatment on my stomach. I've only been using it a couple of days so far. I'm using ReGen Oil and Cream which is supposedly for Stretch Marks and Scars. So I'll update on how that goes too.

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Hi Everyone and Happy Friday!

I'm checking in with an update on post-op surgery life and how I've been getting on this week.

Pain wise, I've been absolutely fine, other than a couple of quick sharp pains(believed to be nerves re-attaching), I've been pain free. I have however, been very itchy under my garments which is driving me crazy as there is no way for me to relieve it. If you have tips for relieving itchy-ness, I'd greatly appreciate it!

On Wednesday, I noticed a weird smell coming from somewhere, I couldn't pin exactly where it was coming from until I had Phillip check. The smell was coming from my Belly Button and I for sure thought that it was infected.

I called my Aftercare clinic(who were closed) and then Dolan Park for advice. I had no other Infection symptoms except for a bad smell so they told me to hold off on removing any dressings and see a GP or my aftercare clinic nurse ASAP. I had an appointment at the GP the next day, so I phoned to ask for another appointment to be done after my first.

I had my blood test (to check my hemoglobin levels after the transfusions at the hospital) and then went to get my BB checked. Fortunately, the nurse said she didn't think it was infected, just smelly from dried blood, so she cleaned the area (much to my disgust and screwed up faces ;) ).

I had my post op appointment early this morning, the nurse re-checked my belly button, she too said that she didn't think it was infected, cleaned the area again and re-dressed it for now.

All other dressings on my incisions were removed and cleaned, the dressings are now off permanently and I'll share pictures at the end.

I had a shower after I got back home. It was eventful to say the least. First off, I needed help to wash myself as I didn't get one of those long handle loofas. Phillip is heavy handed, so there was no way he was helping. I ended up having Phillips Mum help me get washed in the shower.

I managed to get clean, but just as I was about to wash my hair, I went TOTALLY dizzy and faint, thought I was gonna pass out and had to scramble out of the shower to sit down somewhere. Absolutely horrible feeling. Not quite sure why it happened, maybe too much exertion, got too hot? no idea but not pleasant.

I didn't get back in the shower to do my hair but it is still fairly clean so it will be OK till I try to shower again.

So that's how this week has been for me. Not much done other than sitting around recovering  and going to some appointments.

I'll leave you with some pictures for week 2.

The swelling is very much getting on my nerves, currently. I'm still extremely pleased with the results and would take this any day over the loose skin that I had to deal with before but the swelling definitely plays with the mind. It can take months for the swelling to go down and to see proper results so I just have to be patient.

Maybe its the angle or maybe not, but the picture on the right makes me look pregnant. :/

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