Flat Tummy Here I Come - Florida

My mini tummy tuck is scheduled for February 7. I am so excited, and a little anxious. I've never had any sort of surgery before, so that's where my anxiety comes from. I'm doing this because I'm a very athletic person, who looks athletic, except for my lower abdomen.

If you look at me from the side, I look like I'm 5 months pregnant! I've never had kids, nor do I plan to have any, so I get really depressed when I look at myself in the mirror. Hopefully the procedure turns out really well.

My doctor is confident that a mini tummy tuck will give me the results I am looking for. I'm a little worried about the recovery time, but my doctor assured me that I should recover fairly quickly because I'm young and athletic. I wish February 7 would hurry up and get here! :)

Mini tt was yesterday and went really well. My recliner is my best friend-well that and my pain meds! I can't stand up straight but I'm able to get up and move every hour. If I stand too long my back gets sore since I have to hunch over. But all in all I feel like I'm moving around pretty well and have minimal pain. They tell me I can shower tomorrow and I can hardly wait :) my husband has been very helpful in taking care of me but I try to do some things for myself which my doc said was good for me.

I hope my recovery keeps going as well! I'm supposed to go back to work next week so fingers crossed that I can stand up straight by Valentines Day :)

My recovery is going well so far. I managed to wash and dry my hair today and take a small road trip to see my father in law. I can sit in his recliner as well as mine and the change of scenery is good for me. I haven't taken any pain pills-othe than Tylenol-in 24 hours. I still can't stand up straight but I'm gettin closer. My follow up with my plastic surgeon is Monday and I can't wait to get the tape off my incision! I have minimal swelling and my bellybutton looks pretty normal still. So far so good!