11/20/12- welcome to the flat side

Day 18 PO- still pretty swollen. I think the DR may have removed my drains way too soon. It has gone down some, though. My preop clothes now fit although some are a smudge snug. I do like the way I look in clothes and that makes me happy I did it. My scar seems to be healing well and I'm getting some feeling back in my tummy. My belly button looks good and seems to be healing nicely. My dr said I could stop wearing the CG after two weeks so I switch off and on with some spanxs. I prefer the CG, though it makes me feel more supported. I am able to lie flat for the most part. I can sleep briefly on my sides but I always end up on my back by morning. I'm a side/tummy sleeper so that is surprising. My body wants to stretch automatically in the mornings before I get out of bed and once in a while I will forget and go a bit too far. Ouch! I have returned to work and get a little achy throughout the day but its not too bad. I finally had my first allergy attack and found the sneezing to hurt but not as much as the coughing which is still a killer. Emotionally, I am ready to be normal again but I try not to get frustrated because this was my choice. At this point I am glad I did it but I'm still not certain I would do it again. I probably would, though. I think that's about it. Happy healing to all.

PO day 13. BB stitches out and it looks good. Physically I feel good. Still sore in the lipo areas and at a few different spots along my incision. I still feel pretty bottom heavy. My trunk is still swollen. I'm curious to see how much of my butt injections will survive. Right now, buns of steel is an understatement. They are HARD! Once in a while I get burning sensations at different locations. It feels like my skin is going to burst open. It's odd, though because its not in areas where there is an incision. The itching beneath the skin is totally bizzare. To not be able to feel the scratching can get a little annoying but it's all part of the healing process.

PO day 9. Feeling blue the last couple of days but still pleased with my results so far. Physically getting stronger each day, though.