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Week 3 Post Abdominoplasty: Overcoming Hurdles

Week 3 Post Abdominoplasty: Overcoming Hurdles

Twenty one days ago today I had a full abdominoplasty. I am just about 75% pain free with improving function. I have had a few hurdles this week both mentally and physically. The skin breakdown in the center of the incision, which is apparently pretty normal, is healing and not at all painful. There is an inflamed and swollen area to the right side of middle that the surgeon said is a mild…

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A Hamstring Injury Won't Slow Me Down: Problem Solver!

A Hamstring Injury Won’t Slow Me Down: Problem Solver!

Last week I strained my hamstring while I was working out. It was most definitely an audible pop with immediate pain and some weakness when reaching down and forward. There was no bruising or pain with walking.

There are several reasons that type of injury is unacceptable for me…

Most of my world is spent reaching down and forward with the children.

I need to be able to move well with clients for…

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I have a diastasis and it's OK!

I have a diastasis and it’s OK!

I have had two sets of twins. My first set was born via C-Section and my second set was a vaginal delivery. With both sets I had a very large diastasis following the birth of the babies. After my first set, I did not have my diastasis assessed until the boys were almost three years old. My doctor did not check for diastasis or pelvic floor dysfunction at the six week check up. He simply said, “do…

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