9 Weeks Post-Op
Hey guys. 9 weeks today! Who would have thought!? It seems like a million years ago and yesterday all at the same time. I’m feeling pretty good in terms of recovery. The swelling comes and goes. But I deal with it as best I can. The scar looks like it’s getting lighter… I really see an improvement in some parts. I’m pretty much back to all my activities, not really having any problems. The only time I feel held back by it is when I have to make a long stretch. It doesn’t hurt, but I feel it pulling on the incision in a strange way. Other than that, I’m back at frisbee, jogging, climbing, kickball, biking… you name it.
One problem I’m deal with right now, not exactly surgery related, is still my weight. I’ve creeped back up to 155 which isn’t exactly where I want to be. I feel happy around 152-153. And I know that doesn’t sound like a lot of difference, but it is to me. So right here and now, I’m committing to myself and you people to get back on the wagon. No more “oh I deserve this” or “I worked out, this is okay.” Got it!? And if you see me slipping.. hold me to it!
But in good news, I started to go shopping and I’m so giddy because I’m a solid size 8! Hooray!
There’s an update on my gallery page. (Link also at right side of page.)
July 13th, 2005 at 9:03 am
Well, Erica. I’ve said it before and i’ll say it again…….You look so beautiful!!!!! i’m so happy for you!!! you worked really hard and the results are shining through. HUGE accomplishments!! Now i just need to see if i can get you into kickboxing. if you start doing that, you won’t have to worry about the “i deserve it” thoughts!
July 15th, 2005 at 4:23 am
Hey Erica - You look fantastic!! Your swelling has settled down heaps too - i can see the outline of your hips!
The weight thing is fun isn’t it - i’m slowly losing what i gained from being so sedentry and lazy after the op. Still you have to be happy - you are so flat and look great!
June 16th, 2006 at 9:12 am
Hi, I found your website today and enjoyed reading what was ahead of me. I am 11 days post op and felt better about how I was feeling since it’s very similar to how you felt. The last update you had was Jan. 06, I was wondering if you even get this how you are now. Thank again for making me feel “normal”. Eileen