A Little Something for Me - Fresno, CA

Hi everyone! I haven't posted because the swelling and weight gain I have been dealing with after starting to exercise is making me crazy! I feel like I am going backwards. I know it takes time but I have loose skin and a pooch. Before I couldn't stick my stomach out but now I look pregnant. When I lean over the skin hangs like it did before. Ok, not as much skin sags but I thought it would be tighter. When I sit down I feel like I am going to have an apron again. I so desperately wanted to wear a swimsuit this summer and not feel like I have to hide my stomach and hip area. At this point, that isn't going to happen. I know that swelling happens but I thought it was supposed to be a lot better by now. I feel like I got better and now I'm getting worse. Sorry for the gripe session. I'm just very disappointed right now and wondering what I did wrong. : (

Tomorrow will be 4 wks PO. I watched my grandson over night last night and probably did too much, but I missed him so much and really enjoyed being with him. Of course that means that I'm swollen today. I put a pic from today. I hope my waist gets smaller. It is bigger than it was before surgery. I know there is a lot of swelling still. I'm going to drink lots of water and eat healthy so I can get the couple pounds I've gained off. My husband and I are going to walk today too. My PS won't let me on my treadmill yet so we are going to walk outside. There is a trail that is about 1 1/2 miles and half of it is uphill. I know I will be fine. I just have to go slow and work up to a faster pace. My boobs are dropping nicely. The right is higher and bigger than the left. Maybe it is taking longer because I am right handed and use that side more. It is also more swollen than the left. Enough about me for now. I hope you on the flat side are all healing well and those just getting to the flat side or waiting to get there to you I say Good Luck and a speedy recovery with excellent results!

PO Day 23 - Its 4 am and I'm awake. My BB is sore and where my drain was is bleeding a bit. So, I am up fixing my binder and putting a bandaide over the drain spot in my incision. My skin is so dry on my tummy. I'm going to ask my PS about putting lotion or something on my dry tummy. The Christmas program was great. My little grandson is adorable. He is growing up so fast. We went shopping before the Christmas program. I really enjoyed being out of the house. I think I am done with my shopping. I got 3 pairs of boots that were not on my Christmas shopping list. They were for me of course. I couldn't pass up the great sale prices. I'm a girl that loves her shoes. The swelling is better right now. I think walking around actually helped. My boobs are dropping and a little less sore. I need to monitor my food better. Christmas goodies are a big No No. I can't wait to start exercising! I would like to lose about 5-7 lbs. Right now I'm still where I was pre-op. I know I'm still swollen but I am really happy I did this. When all is said and done, I will be very happy with my results. My husband is happy with my results already. He always grins and says "wow" every time I show him my results so far. Thanks to all my RS sisters for all of your support. You have helped me more than I will ever be able to tell you. Happy healing!