Reclaiming my Bikini Belly! 3 months post op with pics. Atlanta, GA

I realize its been awhile since I updated, so I thought I should post a few key moments into recovery since my last post. At my 6 month follow up, I was given a steroid shot to help with the appearance of my vertical scar. It is not healing as well as the long TT scar. It is raised and dark pink. The actual TT scar is fading nicely and I have no complaints. The steroid shot did a number on me though and for about 6 wks I was unable to run/walk for long periods of time. This setback has caused me to put on a few LBs (as is evident in my photos)! I am running again and hope to she'd the rest of this weight. My nipples are still sensitive but have healed and look great. I still have a bit of an oval shaped areola. It doesn't bother me though. Going into this surgery, i knew perfection was not going to happen. I still have some numbness in my tummy region and feel that swelling does happen occassionally. I think I would benefit from wearing a garment but, I have not made it a priority. I do still have stretch marks. I do not still have the extra folds of skin though! I am much more self confident than I have been in a long time. I am using skin bleaching cream that Dr Connors have to me. It is working (slowly)...I have posted a few pics from today.

Photos did not post, so am reposting. I also forgot to mention that my bra size is a 32 DDD or a 34 DD.

So much has happened the last 4/5 weeks! With all the holidays and parties, I have not felt that my results have been as optimal as they should be. This is because of me and is no reflection on my surgeon or my aftercare! I have resumed all of my old routine. I still have swelling and the tummy is numb. Unlike most, I do not swell more in the evening, it stays pretty consistent. There have been a few occasions that it has gotten bad at night. I had my 3 mo post op appt last week and Ashleigh let me know that the nimbleness meant that I was still healing and the swelling is normal. That made me feel good, I would like to see the last of my "pooch" go down! I have started working out again consistently 4/5 days a week. I struggle with tummy exercises as it burns and pulls. Dr said not to "work" the abs, and I don't. But, there are so many other things that require ab muscles that its tough not to. I have had no spitting stitches and Ashley have me a cream to lighten my scars since they are pretty pinkish. I had my breast sized in my normal Chantelle bra and was so excited until I found out that my size did not change!! AT ALL...this was a bit disappointing but, given how much nicer they look I need to just be grateful.. I am very happy I did the sx, no regrets. I will post about every 4 weeks from here on out unless something happens. Hope everyone is healing well and to those that are about to undergo it, Good Luck and Happy Healing!!