12 weeks tomorrow!

Ok so I am 12 weeks post op tomorrow! Had my doc visit on Monday and he said the swelling was from doing too hard of a workout and that I have to take it easy until the swelling goes down and then ease into my workouts...no circuit training yet:-( I was a little bummed because I thought by now I would be back to my workouts but everyone heals differently and I am slow! I had gained a few pounds since surgery and was getting depressed because I really like working out to help with weight loss. I started the 17 day diet on Monday because you don't need to do intense workout but have to be strict in what you eat. So far so good, I am on day 4 and no cheating:-) lol I am down 2 pounds so that is keeping me motivated. I am hoping to get about 8 more by my weekend getaway to the vineyards in May. After that maybe 5 more depending on how I look. I don't have a lot to lose and I am almost there, unfortunately the last 15 are the hardest! I want to rock those bikinis and feel comfortable in them! That is hard for me because I see myself differently than everyone else. I was overweight for so long, it is hard to think I look good, I look at every little thing and critique it! Hope everyone is healing good! So glad to be 3 months out, it really was all worth it. We are taking my kids to Disney in June and can't wait to wear tight fitting tank tips:-)

Ok so I have been working out with Chalean Extreme which is considered a extreme circuit training program. I have noticed that for the last week my swelling doesn't go down all the way during the night like it used to. I used to wake up with a totally flat stomach and then it would swell during the day now I am waking up still swollen, not as bad as when I went to bed but definitely swollen. Has anyone else noticed this once resuming a tough workout program? Did I do too much too son? Should I slow down a bit or just keep going? I have no pain or discomfort during or after the workouts. I hate the swelling in the morning though! I am never going to get these extra pounds I gained off without working out:-(

Well I am almost 11 weeks post op and doing pretty good. Still swelling and wearing my Spanx. 24/7 but I am working out. I started Chalean Extreme which is an extreme circuit training program. It is tough, especially the push ups! I am trying not to push myself too hard and doing lighter weights until my body adjusts. I swell quite a bit after working out so I try to do it in the evening or afternoon if I am not going anywhere. I am trying to get the last 10 pounds that I need to lose off:-( it is taking forever but I heard that the last 10 pounds are the hardest! I am still so happy I did this, it was the best thing for me. I can finally feel good about myself and comfortable in my skin!!! I will update more photos tonight when my hubby comes home with our camera:-)