3 weeks PO. Not bad for a 52 year old. After 5 pregnancies and 4 vertical c sections

Omg! I am afraid I am going to weigh 600 lbs before this healing is over. I was hoping to be able to start with some kind of workout. But I had my 3 week PO appointment Wed. And doctor said I have a seroma near my incision line. He doesn't want me to do anything until he sees me in 2 weeks to check on it. He said he only wanted me to walk. But he said he does not want me on a treadmill yet. Great I live in Michigan and it is cold here. Oh well I guess I will have to mall walk. Lol. Enough complaining. I do hope the seroma goes away on its own. Don't like needles. On a happier note I do Love my new BB and my incision line looks good. Check out my 3 week pictures and tell me what you think. Unfortunately I have been in constant swell hell. My Iratiable bowel syndrome with constipation has not helped in this area. Ladies have a wonderful day

Well to day I am 3 weeks PO. I have a check up this afternoon. I think I am healing nicely. I wish I would have done this 20 years ago when I was in my 30's. I still have a to of swelling. Doesn't look as bad from the front but you can tell from a side view. I still have a lot of scabs on my incision so I haven't been able to start scar therapy. I am very pleased with how my belly button looks right know. Funny it was one of my biggest concerns. I have seen some pretty awful ones in some of PS before and after books. Biggest concern now to be honest is my diet. I have been eating so much crap. I think it is out of boredom. I will update this afternoon after my appointment. Into the shower now which has become the highlight of my day

Well thanks to some of the fab people on this sight I was finally able to post pictures with their guidance. I can't believe how hard it was though to actually post the pictures once I learned how. I guess I fell so ashamed of my front butt!! It is a result of 5 pregnancies 4 with vertical c - sections. I also had an average weight gain of 71 lbs with each birth and I am only 5'2". I was always able to get the weight off afterwards though. My doctor said it was just my body. I did not really over eat. I have had this front butt now for 29 years. I am older than a lot of you starting this tummy tuck journey at 52. I really have had a emotional year last year as I went through menopause. It is so much harder to maintain or lose weight as you age. I was spending 21/2 hours 4 -5 times a week in the gym. It was so depressing looking in the mirror. I did feel guilty looking into the tummy tuck because of the cost. As some of you know my 19 year old son has severe autism and will never be able to live on his own or take. Are of himself. So I tend to think in " Ben" dollars. My husband was awesome and told me to go for it. I have hid this tummy from friends and family and even my hubby for years. Thanks to all of you for giving me the confidence to post these pictures. I am 17 days post op and will take some pictures to post. I have been in constant swell hell but would like your opinions. I can't tell the difference to any of my lipo areas but I know that takes time. I do love my cute itty bitty belly button!