6 weeks 6 days - I don't recommend shoveling

PO: 6 weeks and 5 days. I haven't posted in a couple of weeks because I don't feel I have much new information to share. However, I do still login every couple of days to catch up on some of the new blogs and read the updates from the ladies who had their MM around the same time as me. I planted a few new trees this weekend and cleaned up my backyard in preparation for the warm weather and swimming season, which is right around the corner...in fact my 10 year old daughter just couldn't wait and jumped in the pool yesterday (I probably don't need to state that she didn't stay in!!). Anyway, digging large holes for trees definitely engages the core - big time! Oh man, was I ever stiff last night. At this point in my recovery, that would have to be the one thing I'm still dealing with off and on - I get really stiff and am in pain while sleeping, if I really, really over do it. But by the next day, I don't hurt at all. It's weird, that I'm only bothered in my sleep. Other than that though I am back to my normal, I'm still refraining from doing any ab or chest work at the gym - I think I'm a little scared that I might hurt myself, so I'll give it another couple of weeks. My new boobies have softened quite a bit - my husband says they feel and look very natural to him, so that's good. They seem small to me now, but that's just because I've gotten used to them - they are perfect for my stature. My tummy tuck and BB incisions have turned a bright reddish/pink color...I hope that means they're going to start fading soon. I'm wearing jeans again (this past weekend was the first time in over 6 weeks, because I didn't like the way they rubbed on my incision). I've been clothes shopping like a maniac and having lots of fun loving my new shape!! OHH, AND - I just got a letter from my PS, he's given me and a friend a gift of a month of free Botox and 1 hr facials with his esthetician. I tell ya, he sure does know how to treat his patients like queens! Love it! Happy healing ladies.

5 weeks ago today. Geez, I can't believe it. My life is 100% back to normal - there's nothing I wasn't able to do before, that I'm not able to do now (except sit ups, pushups and chest press) - other than that, "I am woman hear me roar". It's nice to see all the new Mommy Makeover stories - to read about all of the anticipation and excitement. I still check in frequently on all the ladies who went in around the same time as me and am glad everyone is progressing in a positive direction, even if it's a slow positive direction, in some cases. I will post new 5 week pics tonight or tomorrow morning. My body is taking shape nicely, I don't have any complaints at all (considering where I came from, anything was better than that!) - except 1 or 2 spitting stitches from my TT incision, but those are easy to take care of so I'm not overly concerned. I've tried on a plethora of bikini's at different stores over the past couple of weekends...love that I can try them on, admire myself and move on without hating myself. My last pics were from 21 days PO - I'll get some new 5 week PO pics up by the end of this week. Ladies who are still healing and in pain - keep you chin up and I hope you all feel amazing and get to spend some time with your loved ones over the upcoming Easter holiday.

PO Day 33:
Hike went really well today...I was a LOT slower getting up the mountain than I was before surgery, but it felt so good to be outside doing something I really enjoy. After the hike, hubby and I hit the gym for an hour to lift weights - it was a great morning. Finally made it to Victoria's Secret to be fitted for a new bra. I measured at a 34D. That was exactly what I had asked my PS for - amazing that my 550cc implants = 34D...when he told me what size he put in (he told me at my 1st PO appointment), I thought I was going to be HUGE - lo and behold they are exactly what I asked for! I purchased a very cute bra and panty set - I'll try and takes some pics in the next day or so. PS - I can't believe it's April already - the whole month of March FLEW by!!!!