I Am Really Going to Do This!!! - Flint, Michigan

Wow, I haven't updated in awhile... I have been feeling good, taking it easy as I get worn out quick, sore after too much activity and also notice swelling off and on. I am looking forward to exercising again. I have a hard time not being busy, makes me want to eat! I haven't gained any weight since surgery and definately don't want too! I hope everyone is doing good. I am posting my 3 week post-op pics, took them a few days ago and forgot to get them up.

Today I finally got to shower! I got my drains out (finally) 4/4 but had to wait two days for shower. Overall I am feeling pretty good. Went to the mall with my hubby yesterday, walked from one end to the other and was done! Had to come home and rest in recliner for the rest of the night. Today I will take it easy. I am into a compression garment now instead of the binder. Wow is that sucker tight!!! I told my husband that if I can look as good out of the cg as I do in it I will be one happy woman. My belly button is really red all around, ps said to keep it moisturized and nothing covering it. She is really happy with my healing so far, says to keep the incision taped for 10 more days and drain holes with antibiotic ointment and cover with band-aid for five days. I hope everyone has a great weekend.

I am 12 days post-op now!!! Well, tomorrow is my 2nd post-op appointment and I a hoping and praying she takes out these drains. I am so uncomfortable and self conscious with them! Not to mention that i cannot wear anything but sweats with the drains still in. Other than that I feel pretty good. I am taking it slow and easy as I just want to heal correctly and do not want any complications. I will be ready to start working out again, especially since I booked a trip to Hawaii today!!! I am so excited and hope to be able to wear a two-piece swimsuit for the first time in my life. I will post more pics once these lovely drains are out--tomorrow lets hope!