Gwen M.

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I have a strange question and I feel like you all will be able to help me work through it.

I've always disliked when my weight loss becomes a topic of conversation, but I'm finding that it is making me even more uncomfortable recently. (I do

If you've read any of my recent posts, you know I've been concerned about returning to exercise after my first round of reconstructive surgeries. Today is my 42nd day post-op, so I'm clear for returning to my regularly scheduled program. I've been in

Happy Sunday! Today I'm going into the city for a late lunch with my oldest/longest friends. I'm looking forward to it as I haven't seen them since May! Aside from that it's normal stuff - laundry, meal planning, and some school work.

1: pro

I don't normally recommend things to people since it's SO MUCH PRESSURE. However, I finished reading this book last night and I thought it was really powerful. (Link is to the Wiki page.) <

This is my last week on exercise restriction and I'm at the point where I really miss exercise but the idea of starting again terrifies me. Will I be able to forward fold in yoga? Will I be able to raise my arms in Tai Chi? And Pilates?! I have to roll

The title is meant to be tongue in cheek - I don't believe that's really a thing!

Yesterday, when I got out of the shower, I had to stop myself as I went to dry under my belly... because there isn't an "under my belly" anymore!

And

I'll put this up really quick so no one else posts while I'm typing my babble.

1: protein shake
2: protein shake
3: unclear at the moment, but I'm going to actually cook dinner!

liquid and vites: on track!
exercise: not

I'm about 32 days post-op now and had my second follow up with my surgeon.

Everything is super awesome. He's very pleased. Belly button is fine. Butt is still swollen and will look more normal as time goes on. Very happy with all incisions

I'm a skinny person?! Or on my way to that? Weirdness.

I'm not currently wearing exercise clothes because I'm not exercising, but yesterday I wore one of my Under Armour shirts and it's a XS (their smallest size) and it was baggy. And this

My surgeon uses glue to seal up the incisions, which I think is awesome but, OMG, when will it fall off! I'm tired of feeling like I have crazy glue all around my abdomen!

The glue on my arms is probably 50% gone at this point - primarily it

Hi all!

I'm 24 days post-op from my lower body lift and brachioplasty. I haven't taken prescription pain killers in at least a week and I'm feeling about 90%. My posture still sucks from the surgery and there are a few places that don't fee

(Okay, admit it, you read the topic and thought, "But Gwen, you never shut up!")

I need advice.

At my local farmers market there is a vendor. I like her well enough and I've enjoyed buying the things she makes over the years. I'm a

I was checking out my surgeon's Instagram and this is me!! It's super gross but also totally awesome :D

https://www.instagram.com/p/BVVU-WvHmij/

I feel ridiculous asking this question, like it's some key facet of existence I've managed to remain ignorant of.

How the heck do you deal with leg hair when you can't do it yourself?

My leg hair has gotten long and due to my skin t

Hey all. I made a post to the plastics forum to ask questions about medial thigh lift. If you have experience with this, would you mind heading over there and given me some input? THANK YOU!

Hey all. I made a post to the plastics forum to ask questions about medial thigh lift. If you have experience with this, would you mind heading over there and given me some input? THANK YOU!

Okay people... please talk to me about the thigh lift. It's funny - my next surgery us the upper body lift and breast lift and I'm not worried about it at all. But for some reason I'm getting fearful of my thigh lift which isn't even until November!

http://pix11.com/2017/06/22/8-new-yorkers-contract-skin-infections-from-plastic-surgery-in-the-dominican-republic/

I figured that this deserved its own post instead of being buried in the daily meal thread.

This morning I weighed myself. I try to do this first thing in the morning after using the bathroom and before I shower, eat, drink, or clothe myself.

I should have asked my surgeon but I forgot since he said my belly button was looking the way it should.

So.... how long before my belly button stops looking gross? My instructions are to clean it, bacitracin it twice a day and I loosely tape

I posted a long update to the plastics forum if you're curious.

My update is on the plastics forum for those who are curious.