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Six Months Post-Op
I took these photos mostly so that I could have a detached, objective look at my results thus far. I go back and forth between loving what I see in the mirror and feeling pudgy. I've put on a few pounds, which is actually good but it feels like I've gained all the weight back.
It seems like swelling is still an issue... even more now than a couple of months ago. I'm not sure if that's from more intense exercise or eating a lot more carbs than normal. Happily, the pudgy feeling is just in my head. I look at the pictures and think, "Well, I look okay, right? If that was someone else I would tell them that they look fantastic! Why can't I feel that way myself?".
But even though I clearly have issues, overall I am very happy. I've never felt so confident in my appearance. The other day I wore a form fitting shift dress and looked so "elegantly hot", ha, that I was almost embarrassed to go out. I'm much more used to being embarrassed that I weigh 50 pounds more and have a poochy belly. This is so new and different! And better!
Perhaps the BEST benefit of the tummy tuck, though, is that fixing my diastasis has made me a stronger runner. Last spring/summer/fall I had to take walking breaks throughout my runs. Even though I had a winter of recuperation and easier workouts, I am able to run three miles with no walk breaks. It's crazy! I didn't work my way up to that... it just happened, I think because my core is finally structured how it's supposed to be. Cool!
It seems like swelling is still an issue... even more now than a couple of months ago. I'm not sure if that's from more intense exercise or eating a lot more carbs than normal. Happily, the pudgy feeling is just in my head. I look at the pictures and think, "Well, I look okay, right? If that was someone else I would tell them that they look fantastic! Why can't I feel that way myself?".
But even though I clearly have issues, overall I am very happy. I've never felt so confident in my appearance. The other day I wore a form fitting shift dress and looked so "elegantly hot", ha, that I was almost embarrassed to go out. I'm much more used to being embarrassed that I weigh 50 pounds more and have a poochy belly. This is so new and different! And better!
Perhaps the BEST benefit of the tummy tuck, though, is that fixing my diastasis has made me a stronger runner. Last spring/summer/fall I had to take walking breaks throughout my runs. Even though I had a winter of recuperation and easier workouts, I am able to run three miles with no walk breaks. It's crazy! I didn't work my way up to that... it just happened, I think because my core is finally structured how it's supposed to be. Cool!
Ab Work Was a Mistake!
My plastic surgeon says that I am fully cleared to resume running and weight lifting, as well as rigorous core work. Oh dear heavens! I did a tough ab work out and paid for it for days. Soo much pain and swelling! Every time I do core work I end up puffy the next day.
I wanted to see what I looked like with gravity on my side, so I took a picture while laying in bed. My stomach looks much better that way than standing up. The weirdest thing is that I still feel "fat". I know I'm not because numbers don't lie. But it's taking the brain a very long time to catch up with this new reality. Do you think your "normal" friends want to hear someone who is a size 0 bemoan feeling fat? I'm sure they don't, but I wouldn't dare say anything in the first place!
I wanted to see what I looked like with gravity on my side, so I took a picture while laying in bed. My stomach looks much better that way than standing up. The weirdest thing is that I still feel "fat". I know I'm not because numbers don't lie. But it's taking the brain a very long time to catch up with this new reality. Do you think your "normal" friends want to hear someone who is a size 0 bemoan feeling fat? I'm sure they don't, but I wouldn't dare say anything in the first place!
New Clothes and Vacation!
My youngest child is 18 months old and since his birth I have lost 40 pounds. I had to work very hard to get back into my beloved size 4 jeans! Now I am shocked... shocked!... that I wear a size 0. Is that even a thing?? The first time I tried on size 0 jeans I had to take a picture to send to my husband! But to be fair, I'm a modern size 0. Ten years ago that would have been called a 2. Vanity sizing is real, y'all.
The "downside" to this surgery is needing to buy all new clothes. But man, oh man, is that a fun problem to have! It's so nice to go into any store and know that most anything will look nice. No more "Will this hide my tummy? Will I look pregnant in this?". When my husband and I went on a tropical vacation I even bought my very first bikini! Okay, it's a skirted bikini but still, my midriff is bare! I just have NO backside, so I try to hide it.
The "downside" to this surgery is needing to buy all new clothes. But man, oh man, is that a fun problem to have! It's so nice to go into any store and know that most anything will look nice. No more "Will this hide my tummy? Will I look pregnant in this?". When my husband and I went on a tropical vacation I even bought my very first bikini! Okay, it's a skirted bikini but still, my midriff is bare! I just have NO backside, so I try to hide it.