Don't Panic

[MSJ108]

Even though I read a ton of posts on this board saying not to judge results right away, I did. I am ashamed to say so but I didn't think there was any chance I would see improvements. I really appeared "butchered" right after the surgery. However, as everyone states, I saw improvement over time. I am not 10 weeks or so post op and almost there! Thus far, my results are great! So to everyone out there - Don't panic if things do not look right immediately after surgery. Heal up guys!!

[MSJ108]

thank you. I really need posts like this now. 

Dude I stressed myself out for nothing. As you heal, everything starts to change. Give it time and hang in there!!

[sasidon]

I understand that it takes time for healing..but tell me something..

after one week of surgery,will there be improvement from looks of it when i wear a tshirt or shirt??

[Grandpa Bambu]

thank you. I really need posts like this now. 

Dude I stressed myself out for nothing. As you heal, everything starts to change. Give it time and hang in there!!

Now isn't that what I was telling ya dude? 

I'm glad that you're feeling better about your results... 

Post some recent pics my friend!

GB

[MSJ108]

I know I should've listened. I'm embarrassed.

[Grandpa Bambu]

Naw dude, no need to feel embarrassed. I totally understand what you went through my man. Post-Op recovery can be, at times, an emotional roller-coaster ride... 

GB

[sasidon]

some one plz answer me 

i understand that post-op recovery takes time...
but if i am wearing my compression vest and a tshirt/shirt over it...
will that be looking like pre-op ? or will there be good enuf improvement??

[Grandpa Bambu]

I don't understand the question... 

GB

[SDfiveSIX]

for me... immediately post-op the bandage made me look like i had no chest at all, where my abs stuck out. now, 5 wks out... a nike compression top makes it look half as bad as pre-op (due to scar tissue)... but nothing like before AT ALL.... just waiting for the scar tissue to do its thing.

[JoeNY]

3 WEEKS POST-OP NOT MUCH OF AN IMPROVEMENT COULD ''SWELLING GOING DOWN'' REALLY MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IM LOOKING FOR??

[Grandpa Bambu]

3 weeks is much too soon to be passing judgment. Give your body 3-6 months to heal up, then reassess. 

GB 

[MSJ108]

3 weeks is much too soon to be passing judgment. Give your body 3-6 months to heal up, then reassess. 

GB 

Agreed! Don't panic early like I did!!