To Be a WorryWart or Not?

As most are aware, I hit the 6week post op milestone this week.....which means I have no limitations other than to gradually work my way into my normal workout routine.  Which means, I am doing CrossFit without modification, but I am doing less weights and maybe going at about a 70-80% effort.  I am to listen to my body and to not over do it.

So this week I went to crossfit three straight days.  My first two days were HARDCORE but I did scale it some but completed both WODS with a great effort.  But yesterday, I hit a WALL.  The WOD wasn't even a hard WOD...but I think I was just tired and didn't know it?  

The WOD was to run a 300, do 3 Squat Snatches at 80% (I did less than 50% weight) and 3 OH Squats and 24 knee to elbow sit-ups (5 ROUNDS).  Round 1-3 were great (running plus less weight kept me being pretty speedy) but about halfway through the 4th round I hit a wall, where I felt a little tired.....wait, ALOT OF TIRED.  I even thought if I kept going at the same pace, I might get sick.  I had to completely slow down and get myself on a much slower pace to finish. I DID FINISH---but I was WORN OUT!!!

I was WORN OUT! SORE! TIRED! But also so happy to have finally be a place that I could quite worrying about the new additions!! I had reached this place earlier this week that I was finally not going to worry about the additions ANYMORE!! I AM SIX WEEKS POST OP!  ALL IS GOOD NOW!!  Like I said, I have been soo sick of worrying about every little thing about the healing process (which I assume is normal--esp when they cost so much $$$).   I was happy to have the freedom to be me again; to go hard, to sweat like crazy, and to push myself.  FREEDOM!!! No more worrying!! 

8.5mile bike ride this morning

THEN TODAY!!!!  This morning I got up and rode my bike and did some back squats and ab work (took it easy on the chest today after 3 WODS).  But after I showered, I noticed a greenish bruise (very light) on one of the additions.  I immediately thought it was nothing to worry about but thought I would call the office just to get a confirm that it was nothing to worry with.  But they said the dr wanted to see me TODAY. :-( YIKES!! So WORRY WART was back!  

Of course, I was starting to think I must have gone hard too quickly this past week and had caused something to go wrong!!!  :-(.   I got to the the dr office...the dr saw me walk in and he got me right in before everyone else for quick examine!  He immediately smiled and said---JUST A BRUISE!!! YAE!!!  He actually pointed to Todd and said it was a "marriage bruise" HAHA!! 

He then did a full examination of my healing process and gave me the green light to compete in my next CrossFit Competition (scaled division since I am still in a bit of recovery mode) on June 21.  He said there were no signs of CC, bottoming out, seroma......which have all been some of my worries with having OVER THE MUSCLE implants.  He was very pleased with HIS work and my healing!!!  And he told me I can have freedom from worrying!  

His words were "If it feels funny, it's ok.  If it hurts, stop! If no pain or no swelling, then I am good!"

FOR FUN AND GIGGLES!! --I am in trouble when I am 80yrs old!!!

I am BACK!! And it feels GREAT!!!

I am officially six weeks post op and back at the gym (aka The Box).  Yes, I have been doing some very modified WODs at CrossFit (mainly lower body and very limited upper body) the last week or so.  But this week I have no restrictions----but just to take it easy, listen to my body, and scale it a little at first.

Yesterday was my first real---and unmodified WOD.  It wasn't too bad as we did back squats for skill...then a competitive ladder of Clean and Jerks.  I have not been allowed to clean and jerk in six weeks so I was very cautious starting out.  I am proud to say, I had no issues.  I started with 35# and ended with 125#.  I did opt to not jerk anything over 105 just to be on the safe side.  We also ran 200m sprints.  This was a first in 6weeks, too.  Again, no issues.  And even came home, rested, and woke up not even sore (not boobie sore---but was sore like I would typically expected).

Got my bag on my hip and ready to WOD!

Today was the real test though, as the workout had a lot of movements I was scared to do. Not only a lot of different movements, but also a lot of each movements (a lot of reps).
Warm up alone was a little scary as it had pushups and strict pull-ups in it.  But I did the pushups with ease and would only do two pull ups at a time with a band for now.

The WOD was....  ***I modified just about everything just to be safe! **These had a lot of movements I haven't done in 6weeks that involve the chest somehow.  Better safe than sorry!!!

50 calories row  (I didn't go all out with speed--just a nice easy pace)
50 Box Jump Overs
50 Deadlifts 120#
50 Wall Balls  (I used 10#ball & hitting the lower line---but ended up hitting the top line by then end)
50 Ring Dips (opted to not do these yet---so I did pushups with quick breaks every 5 pushups)
50 Wall Balls
50 Deadlifts
50 Box Jumps Overs
50 Cal Row

I am thrilled that I was able to do all these movements!  I really was nervous about every thing I tried today. Deadlifts involve the use of the chest in the upright position, especially with heavy weights (but luckily 120# is not heavy to me--I max over 300#).  The wall balls scared me due to the throwing motion overhead and of course the thought of missing a catch and having a ball land on my chest:-(  RING DIPS---waiting a week to do these. Oh, and even box jumps because of the use of explosive arm motions is a bit scary.   I am very surprised that it nothing bothered me! I am thrilled too:-).  And even now, just a few hours later, I have no swelling or discomfort!!!  :-).

I am a happy-happy girl!!!


***Now with some exciting news.  I am almost done with my front part of interning (the observing part)....  The next 40hours I will be coaching with some assistance:-).  That's exciting and a bit nerve-racking to know that I will be monitored the whole time! LOL!

I am officially on the schedule to COACH starting June 9th for the remainder of the summer.  That's super cool.  What's not so cool is I am teaching Monday thru Wednesday, 5am, 6am, and 7am!!! WOWZERS!  Alarm will be going off at 4:25am people! PRAY FOR ME!!! But at least I will be home before the kids wake up---and most likely before Todd goes to work too! LOL!  **Luckily it's only three days a week.

Super Happy to be back at it!!!!!!!

Pros and Cons and My Status So Far

I am three weeks post surgery and feeling GREAT!  Swelling has gone down tremendously now....  I don't think I have any swelling unless I have been laying down for awhile and even then, it goes down within minutes.  I have dropped into my regular position and now just waiting on them to form their new shape....which for me means I can't enjoy too much of this new freedom of going braless as I would like---and am tempted to do.  I must actually wear a bra all the time....and one that pushes me up and in too (cos it will help to shape them in that way---rather drop too far south). This includes wearing them to bed too (yuck).

So what are the Pros and Cons so far of my new "additions".


PRO- 1.  I love them! I am so happy that I have done this for myself.  It's nice to have some lady curves (aka by me as my Lady Lumps).  I do not feel manly anymore!
CON-1.  I wish I would have gone one size bigger.  I am glad no one can "tell" I have had them done, but I would like just a little more volume--just a little.

PRO-2. I can go braless and no one can tell (unless I am wearing something that is thin). I wore a halter top to a baseball game the other day---without a bra.  So nice not having to worry about your tops falling off due to no lady lumps!! HA
CON-2. I am not really allowed to go braless often as these new things are supposed to be tied up tight for the next few months to gain a good shape.

PRO-3.  So far all my tops are still fitting me.  No need to buy new clothes---even though I want new clothes.
CON-3.  I am so broke for paying for these additions that I can't afford new clothes right now! LOL!
***MOTHER'S DAY GIFT---New Super Duper Tight Running Bra!!!!

PRO-4.  I am not afraid to get dressed in the light anymore in front of Todd!!!
CON-4.  However, I am still restricted from too much "contact".  (sorry TMI?)

PRO-5. My workout tanks are not falling off my shoulders anymore.
CON-5. However, I haven't been released to go all out exercise wise ****and this is making me anxious!!

As far as this stage of recovery.....recovery is good! So good that I am tempted to do things I am not allowed to do yet! LOL!!! Cos I feel absolutely fine! But I am trusting what I have been told by the doctors and doing what I am allowed to do.  I even feel good enough to have met up with my old college roommate, Casie, this past weekend for a quick Girls Getaway.....poolside conversation, out to eat, a few drinks, and Pete's Piano Bar!!! :-).

Casie and I ate Pete's Piano Bar (Can you say PUSH UP BRA?)

This week I have been able to add some very light running to my workouts and a little bit of weight  (so light weight that I am even wondering if it is actually benefiting me--LOL).  So what do my workouts consist of??

LEGS
Deep Air Squats
Light Weight Barbell Squats
Leg Extensions (can go heavy here)
Leg Curls (standing)
Pistols (lots and lots of pistols)
Step Up on the Box
Wall Sits
Walking
Jogging------**this feels a bit awkward still, as I have an air pocket I can feel swishing around.  This is normal but I am still being super careful. I bet I am running slower than a 10min pace.
Lunges

LEG WORK----and some chicken legs on the grill!! :-)

CARDIO
Elliptical (no arms)
Walking
Speed Walking
Easy and short Jogging

Easy jog and Speed Walk at the Park

ABS
Very little (just lower abs)  **Seems abs incorporate chest no matter what.

ARMS
Very little---just light weight dumbbell curls (isolated and with light weight-10#)


DIET---This is where I am really concentrating myself on right now.  As of Monday, I have been back on track with a super strict clean eating program.  This week I am eating nothing but shakeology, lean meats, and veggies.  NO DAIRY. NO RED MEATS, VERY VERY LITTLE NUTS, NO STARCHES, NO TREATS, etc...

My Status: I feel a like I am losing my lady lumps in my arms:-( I can still flex it, but the lump is slowly going down!!! I need my heavy weights asap! HAHA!  My six pack isn't visible anymore, but it was way better than it was right after surgery with all the bloating.  Next week, I will be able to hit my abs a little more aggressively and regain my abs back!

My Weight: I am exactly the same weight.  146#

The Latest News on the Lady Lumps

*** So let's talk lady lumps today! ***I will be posting pics as I know some of yall are curious of how I am looking.  But please be respectful and keep the pic to this page only. This

So the first two-three days were the hardest.  The surgery was simple.  But wearing a surgical bra was the not fun.  You see, when you get implants, you come home with HUGE, HIGH, and FIRM (stone like) boobs.  You are swollen and heavy and have no way of using you arms or pec muscles, at least that first day or two.  **You don't realize the importance of using your pec muscles.  I quickly learned that I use them for things I had no idea I did....like getting up and down, going to the bathroom, putting on a seatbelt, etc.

And back to that bra.  My incisions were done under the breast in the "fold" area so after wearing the bra for a full day, the band part of the bra was really irritating my incisions.  This was the hardest thing to deal with as I wasn't allowed to take my bra off the first 3 days and you can't put any ointment on it either.  So I just suffered well.

For me, the HUGE, HIGH, and FIRMNESS did not last long.  By day 3 I was already much better...starting to soften and drop slowly.  This is common for anyone who does above the muscle procedure.  And on day 3 I was supposed to be going braless for the next three days!!! **yes, I went to Easter Sunday braless----AND YOU COULDN'T EVEN TELL!!! AWESOMENESS!! 😄

I was a little concerned that first week that I may have gone too big. As you can tell from the the pic below, huge difference. This was a day before surgery and a day after.


But 10 days after I am back in my normal size bra.  Just filling it out this time..... Craziness to me!!!

That is proof what this past 18months have done to my body. And I am happy to report I don't just have muscle any more----and look manly, but I have some LADY LUMPS to equal it all out now!!!!  Yae!!!


 I am two weeks post surgery. I feel great! I have my arm mobility back. I am able to do some leg work, walking, and biking.  I am not allowed to get my heart rate up just yet so I am definitely getting antsy to get moving like I like to....  Next week I am allow to "jog" and do more leg and core work. However I have four weeks until I am allowed to lift heavy again.  But I am ready to be more active. Running next week will make me very happy!!

Eating clean has been a huge adjustment post surgery. I didn't feel much to eating the week post surgery as my digestive system was NOT working. Therefore I was just full all the time. But last weekend (just a week after surgery) I was starving for four straight days. I mean STARVING!! The last two days I feel like I am somewhat back on track. THANK GOODNESS!! I have been talking to my crossfit coaches about how to tweak my diet for the next four weeks. I have some new things I am contemplating to try while I am off from crossfit and lifting to help lean my stomach out even more. It's pretty strict but I think I am ready.  And it would take my focus off the lack of exercise I am not able to do. 😳