Two weeks post op-new pictures - Mountlake Terrace, WA

I am two weeks post op today. I feel great... my only complaint right now is that I am really swollen as you can see in my side profile picture. I am completely upright now and sleeping on my side (with an extra pillow for support) I walked two miles on the treadmill this morning without any pain or discomfort. I almost feel normal which is awesome! I can't wait until my swelling goes down... anybody have any tips on how to help it along?

I had my one week post op appointment yesterday. I got my drain out (wahoo) and finally got to see my tummy. Honestly it made me feel nauseous. Not because I can't see that it will look good when it is all healed up but just at the enormity of what I had done to myself! I got to shower (the most glorious shower of my life!) and am overall feeling so much better. I can almost walk upright now which means my back isn't killing me anymore and I can be up and about a lot more. The only complaint I have right now is the stupid compression garment. I don't know what kind other doctors use but the one I'm in is from my chest to just above my knees and zips/hooks up each side, it is "crochless" except that it has these awful flaps that keep digging in down there. Also the zippers dig into my sides when I am sitting. I think I am going to head to Macy's and see if I can find some spanx that I can use instead because this thing is sooooo uncomfortable. Posted some new pics of the tummy, I am pretty swollen but I think it will heal up nicely.

I can't wait for tomorrow! I keep thinking that it is going to be a turning point in my recovery. I can't wait to see my tummy and get the drain out and take a shower! I am walking a little more upright so my back isn't hurting quite so bad anymore. Will update again after my appointment tomorrow.