Only Two Weeks from Today!!! - Durham, NC- updated- Patience is not my strong point!!!

Well, here I am about 19 days in and I am getting discouraged. My doctor is awesome and he said everything right to keep me positive, but I am just down and feeling like I am never going to see any difference. I am not posting pics because I am just as swollen as I was before the procedure. My doctor did tell me last week that he did expect this because when he did the procedure he was very aggressive and that he had removed alot. He told me that there is nothing wrong with me, but that it will take me much longer to see results. Logically this sounds great, but emotionally I am not handling it well.
There was not any fluid left in there- maybe small pockets. He wants to wait it out and watch things carefully. I will probably have to wear this CG longer than most- but if it means good results, it will be worth it. I am sorry that I have not posted much lately or any pics but I am just in a funk.

Ok- here we are 2 weeks later. I am recovering nicely. A bit uncomfortable still. Going back in today for a follow-up to see if the fluid issues I was having last week have resolved themselves. Let me just say, wearing this CG will definitely let you know it if you eat even a bite too much! That will teach me!!! :0). I promise to post pics soon, I wanted the fluid to be gone before I do though. I am still swollen and certainly not anywhere near where I want to be. I am going to ask the doc today if he thinks I am healing as he expected and what are the realistic expectations I should have. Thanksgiving is a week away! A very small turkey day for me. No overeating this year that is a promise. Well ladies - take care and happy healing! Pics soon, I promise.

Today was my 1 week post op appointment. Doctor said upper abs were healing well, but was very concerned because I had some fluid in my lower abs. It seems I am a quick healer and my incisions closed before they could drain completely. I have to go back in the am for more draining. This explains the pressure and pain I have felt in just my lower abs.. and why I was soooooo uncomfortable. All in all he is very happy with everything so far and wants me to continue to wear my CG, drink lots of water and watch the salt intake. For the most part I am happy with what I see so far. After this fluid is out, I will post pics. Take care and Happy Healing to all!