Tummy Tuck Time: FINALLY! - Raleigh, NC

Wow. So I just reread through all my posts and looked at the progression of my pics. I haven't been on the site in a while, so I apologize for the gap. But HOLY COW what a difference a couple of months has made in the journey. I look back to how flabby I was pre-op. And how unhappy I was those first few weeks post op. I'm in a completely different place now. As expected, I have made it through to the other side and I LOVE my results. As I said earlier, even if I had to live with the tummy and NOT had today's revision, the results are still worth it. Don't get me wrong--I'm super glad I had the revision today. I mean, you pay this much money for something, you want it to be as close to terrific as possible, right? But jeez, I have come a long way. I'm really glad I posted about my journey here--it's helpful to go back and reread where I was compared to where I am now. Time makes the memories fuzzy, but being able to reread everything brings it into a little more focus. So anyone out there considering this kind of surgery: chronicle your journey, whether privately or on a forum such as this. You will appreciate it as you get farther and farther from your procedure. I hope my experiences have been helpful to others. It's not all good and pretty along the way, but I tried to keep it real. I still can't believe how much better my tummy looks now than it did pre-op. Yes, yes. This was definitely worth it.

Didn't want to include husband in the pic--wasn't sure he would appreciate it. This was taken this week at the beach. Prior to today's revision. So the tummy is even flatter, which makes me very happy!

Hi ladies. Yes it's been a while since I've posted. Here's my update: I've been working out like crazy. I do crossfit four-five times a week, and I'm rocking the sit-ups. I have no problem with ab exercises and I'm loving the definition I'm seeing. I don't know if I'll ever get to the true six-pack, but I am LOVING my tummy. I had to go in for revision today and Dr D was able to take off another couple of inches of skin and fat. I'm posting pics that I took this morning when I woke up and then ones I took right after surgery a couple of hours later. I'm definitely more flat. I look back through my posts and it's taken me longer to get here than most, but I'm def on the flat side and I love my new tummy. Even if I wouldn't have had the revision, my stomach is so much better than it was. I wore a bikini to the beach this week and felt amazing and confident and happy with the way I looked. It's been a looooong time since I've felt like that. I'll post the bikini pic, too, but realize I've had the revision just today, so my tummy is even flatter than the pic. I do think exercising and working out are a crucial part of this entire process. I think I am happier with my results bc I'm adding in regular core exercises. So anyone out there contemplating this surgery: it's not "magic." You still need to eat properly and fit in exercise. It just enhances the results. So yes, four months out, I can say this was definitely worth it and I'm excited about my results.