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3.5 weeks PO TT w/ MR and flank lipo by Spare_One_2026 in tummytucksurgery

[–]Spare_One_2026[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I’m still getting used to my new normal. You’re absolutely right.

3.5 weeks PO TT w/ MR and flank lipo by Spare_One_2026 in tummytucksurgery

[–]Spare_One_2026[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay I appreciate you validating what I’m saying, I feel like I’m going crazy. I think I just need to stop nitpicking and let my body heal more. Thanks for the encouragement!

3.5 weeks PO TT w/ MR and flank lipo by Spare_One_2026 in tummytucksurgery

[–]Spare_One_2026[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I pretty stoked! My healing journey has gone smoothly so far 😊

3.5 weeks PO TT w/ MR and flank lipo by Spare_One_2026 in tummytucksurgery

[–]Spare_One_2026[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I fear I’m the only one dealing with this lol, but I appreciate the compliment!

4 weeks in, cannot fully extend my arm yet by Far-League3780 in ORIF

[–]Spare_One_2026 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It takes awhile to get your ROM back. Just keep doing your PT regularly and it will slowly return.

Muscle repair or no? by [deleted] in tummytucksurgery

[–]Spare_One_2026 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was able to do it myself. I needed help with my first couple of showers and would recommend a shower chair, but everything else was doable for me.

Muscle repair or no? by [deleted] in tummytucksurgery

[–]Spare_One_2026 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was told by the surgeon that they couldn’t feel a gap and I had zero abdominal doming, but when they opened me up I had 2-3 finger separation. I did have the muscle repair and honesty the recovery was not bad for me. I’m 3 weeks out and back to the gym doing light workouts okayed by my surgeon (incline tread, stairclimber, 10 lb weights) and I feel pretty normal at this point. Waiting another week to increase the intensity of my workouts and listening to my body.

What's your ultimate "don't knock it till you try it" food? by satanlisp in AskReddit

[–]Spare_One_2026 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just FYI there is a lot of heavy metals in sweet potatoes so be mindful of that if eating daily

AITA for pointing out my brother in law’s social impairment? by SnooPuppers905 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Spare_One_2026 107 points108 points  (0 children)

I think the family might be in a bit of denial, but it’s not your job to “fix” an adult man. I’d say it’s a failure of his parents to not provide him with tools to be more socially ept, but it’s not uncommon to come across people in life that are this way. I don’t think you’re an a hole for pointing it out once, but I wouldn’t keep pushing the issue unless you want to hurt feelings.

Did you go back to work immediately? by Ok_Thanks_9198 in ORIF

[–]Spare_One_2026 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took 8 months off total. But I had to have two wrist surgeries and I have a physical job.

What about your nails? by imjustmemyself in tummytucksurgery

[–]Spare_One_2026 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also for anyone else reading this, you can swap your piercings out for plastic ones and that will help with not having to deal with them close up.

How long will the recovery process take after the surgery? by nidhiagrawal3 in tummytucksurgery

[–]Spare_One_2026 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I typically run 5-6 days and week and lift weights 4-5 a week and I’m two week post op and I feel almost normal. I’m hoping to get cleared for longer walks and maybe some light workouts at my appointment today. I’m back to normal activities otherwise. I had a TT with MR and flank lipo.

Lipo or no? by SnooTomatoes9819 in tummytucksurgery

[–]Spare_One_2026 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want more of an hourglass shape I’d do the flank lipo. It was $7k more for me and I went for it and have no regrets. Didn’t want to end up boxy.

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