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13 days post-op and finally feeling a little better!
So it's been 13 days since "the surgery" I've wanted since I can remember! It's been a rough road, but kinda like child birth- the worse thing in the world during, but months afterwards you think, that wasn't so bad! HA!! The worse part was I ended up getting walking pneumonia. coughing so hard when you just had total stomach muscle surgery has been the worse part of this whole ordeal!
I realize I'm still very swollen, but I can definitely see a difference and cannot wait to start trying on clothes (probably in a month as to not let myself get disappointed). I think my husband is really relieved as well. As great as he's been, towards the end he did not seem to particularly enjoy being a care giver. I'm looking forward to starting back to work this week. I'm a hair stylist so at least if I feel it's too much I'll be able to rearrange my schedule.
So here are some pics 2 weeks post... Hopefully 1 month post pics will be even better! Thank you everyone for sharing and caring! ?
I realize I'm still very swollen, but I can definitely see a difference and cannot wait to start trying on clothes (probably in a month as to not let myself get disappointed). I think my husband is really relieved as well. As great as he's been, towards the end he did not seem to particularly enjoy being a care giver. I'm looking forward to starting back to work this week. I'm a hair stylist so at least if I feel it's too much I'll be able to rearrange my schedule.
So here are some pics 2 weeks post... Hopefully 1 month post pics will be even better! Thank you everyone for sharing and caring! ?
Day 4 after surgery
Today is the first day I feel even remotely up to writing or reading. I anticipated this to be painful and hard, but nothing could've prepared me for it all! I am very grateful to have such a patient husband who has had vey little sleep so that he could keep me on track with my medications, trying to keep me hydrated & fed and also changing my bandages.
I know there's a lot of swelling because I don feel as flat tummied as I thought I would be. My husband says he can see the difference and also pointed out I no longer have the hideous tattoo & scars I once had. So I guess I just need to give it time. The first day I asked myself if this was worth it, but I know deep in my heart pain is temporary & it will definitelys be worth it. I would suggest to anyone considering such an intense procedure, have someone you can trust with all of your heart, because you will literally be depending on them for every little thing-at least for up to a week. Next week my husband goes back to work, so I will be giving updates on how it will be going on my own.
Again, thank you to all of you for the prayers & well wishes! Also thank you to dr. Jensen & his nurse Jodi and all Center of Cosmetic &Plastic Surgery staff. They have been so kind & conscientious!
I know there's a lot of swelling because I don feel as flat tummied as I thought I would be. My husband says he can see the difference and also pointed out I no longer have the hideous tattoo & scars I once had. So I guess I just need to give it time. The first day I asked myself if this was worth it, but I know deep in my heart pain is temporary & it will definitelys be worth it. I would suggest to anyone considering such an intense procedure, have someone you can trust with all of your heart, because you will literally be depending on them for every little thing-at least for up to a week. Next week my husband goes back to work, so I will be giving updates on how it will be going on my own.
Again, thank you to all of you for the prayers & well wishes! Also thank you to dr. Jensen & his nurse Jodi and all Center of Cosmetic &Plastic Surgery staff. They have been so kind & conscientious!
Febrary 12th, 2014 As long as I can remember, I've...
Febrary 12th, 2014
As long as I can remember, I've never had a flat tummy. Not to say I was unhappy with my body, but even while perpetually dieting, I never seemed to be happy with my stomach. After having two C-Sections, having my GallBladder removed, and then having a benign cyst and ovary removed, my tummy looked like a road map to me. Even at my skinniest (130), all I ever saw were scars and bumps. I also made a smart move in my teens and got a tattoo on my bikini line, not thinking of what that would look like after multiple births! Lol! As I've gotten older, weight has become an increasing issue. I work out & eat well, however, I always seem to gain weight in my torso and stomach. SO FRUSTRATING! My husband doesn't care & always says I'm beautiful (he's the best!), but I am so self conscious that sometimes getting dressed for the day is so hard. I feel like I look fat in everything! I cannot wait to feel better about myself!
So my tummy tuck is scheduled for February 24th - I owe my deepest gratitude to my generous and selfless husband, who made this happen for me because he wants me to be happy and confident. He is my Forrest Gump (although he IS very smart & not at all rich!).
We started this journey last October and decided to get several consultations. We researched the web for pros and cons. My husband went to every consultation with me. The last one being with Dr. Jensen who seemed very confident, knowledgeable & friendly.
I had my Pre-Op appointment on February 5th and I've been getting increasingly anxious. My husband encouraged me to do this blog - as a journal for myself and also to maybe help anyone who might be thinking of going through this as well.
I'm posting the most unflattering pictures - and believe me, it isn't easy for me to do! I didn't even want to show my husband! But I'm hoping and praying there will be such a dramatic difference post surgery, it will all be worth it!
Wish me luck!!
As long as I can remember, I've never had a flat tummy. Not to say I was unhappy with my body, but even while perpetually dieting, I never seemed to be happy with my stomach. After having two C-Sections, having my GallBladder removed, and then having a benign cyst and ovary removed, my tummy looked like a road map to me. Even at my skinniest (130), all I ever saw were scars and bumps. I also made a smart move in my teens and got a tattoo on my bikini line, not thinking of what that would look like after multiple births! Lol! As I've gotten older, weight has become an increasing issue. I work out & eat well, however, I always seem to gain weight in my torso and stomach. SO FRUSTRATING! My husband doesn't care & always says I'm beautiful (he's the best!), but I am so self conscious that sometimes getting dressed for the day is so hard. I feel like I look fat in everything! I cannot wait to feel better about myself!
So my tummy tuck is scheduled for February 24th - I owe my deepest gratitude to my generous and selfless husband, who made this happen for me because he wants me to be happy and confident. He is my Forrest Gump (although he IS very smart & not at all rich!).
We started this journey last October and decided to get several consultations. We researched the web for pros and cons. My husband went to every consultation with me. The last one being with Dr. Jensen who seemed very confident, knowledgeable & friendly.
I had my Pre-Op appointment on February 5th and I've been getting increasingly anxious. My husband encouraged me to do this blog - as a journal for myself and also to maybe help anyone who might be thinking of going through this as well.
I'm posting the most unflattering pictures - and believe me, it isn't easy for me to do! I didn't even want to show my husband! But I'm hoping and praying there will be such a dramatic difference post surgery, it will all be worth it!
Wish me luck!!
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