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First Day Back to Work - Pictures

OK so the last time that I had the procedure, the first day back to work was pretty painful.  I had to unbutton my jeans the whole time but the material was still really uncomfortable.  As I explained in my previous post, I decided to wear maternity pants this time around.  This was definitely a very wise choice.  Although the excessive bending still hurt, it wasn't nearly as bad as it could have been.  As you recall from my earlier post Appointment February 1st, there was a bulge that had been created by the jeans that I referred to as my never ending muffin top.  Thank GAWD that didn't happen this time!


 As you can see in the picture above and below, the garment left quite a mark on my thighs.  I kept trying to keep it pulled down all the way to avoid any "bulge" issues from occurring again.  I swear the last time, my right vaginal lip was bigger than the left because the garment would natraully pull more towards the left when I walked causing part of the right to be exposed and not compressed.  I'm not letting that happen this time either!


 Now with this picture, you can see how much of an impression the garment left on my side.  This also happened last time so I know that it won't remain that way indefinitely.  But it's certainly a little worrisome when you're going through it the first time.


I also realized that I had not taken any pictures to show the improvement to the back either.  She did come around the back some to get "problem" areas.


I must say, I'm quite pleased.  I go back for a follow up appointment tomorrow.  I expect that she will be just as pleased as I am with my progress thus far!!


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