32 Year Old Mother of Two - San Jose, CA

I had my flanks, love handles and lower and bottom abdomen completed. I have always had problems with my tummy even before I became a mother so the idea that it would be flat had me sold in seconds! I am hoping that I am happy with the results and that I am not disappointed in spending money and the time.

I have compared and pre and post measurements and the only difference is 1inch on my hips that has gone down. Waist still 32, and hips 37. I have become discouraged from seeing other posts. Dr. took out close to 9lbs. I want to feel like myself again and not ache!

I went back to read my two other postings and boy do I sound like Debbie Downer.... sorry about that... but that is really how I felt at the time. I also took a fall down the stairs and went in the morning of the procedure with a huge bruise from the fall from last night... so, I'm dealing both with that injury as well as the procedure... talk about adding to the situation right? The fall was on the left side and I can definitely feel that pain more... ugh...

Yesterday we went to the bowling alley for a birthday party and I wore a long flowing dress over my garment. It felt sore at times but was glad that I was able to get out of the house for a bit with it on as the day before I had had a meeting at work and was in PAIN the entire day, in fact, I took it off during lunch...

I also noticed a difference this morning when I weighed myself, (I've found that every morning I lose ounces) I am excited to get back in the 130's! I weighed 136 before the holidays and then screwed myself over... and weighed in at 141 the day of the procedure. So much for timing it right, huh? :-)

I like to go without the garment in the morning for a little bit to breathe from the night before and I can certainly notice a difference when I put my sweats and a tank top on. It is a lot flatter.

So, I'm happy to report that I'm feeling better and look forward to the progress each day. Now if I could bend over that would be great.

Oh, husband and I also had sex last night. Talk about killing the romance of it all... he kept asking me if I was okay and if it hurt...

I will take pictures tomorrow and post.

So, yesterday I ditched the garment and wore Spanx for the day. I figured it was that or burn the garment that I have learned to dislike very much!! I did sleep with the garment though. Today I am back in the garment and honestly I have not complained at all so that is a good thing! I am also on day 2 of not taking any Advil nor Tylenol. I also took measurements this morning and I am down 1 inch on my waist and hips. 31 waist and 36 on my hips. I'm feeling so much happier and hopeful as I am seeing results. Can not wait to see myself in 3 months! I also started applying Arnica to my bruises as of Thursday night and can tell a huge difference as they are going away. I noticed a lump above my belly button but I am wondering if that is due to the swelling and bruising from my belly button as the Dr. placed an incision in that place.

I kid you all not but I've started using Preparation H all over and I don't know if it's in my mind but not only has it helped with the pain from my stair fall, but all over my body... you should all try it!

I took this morning pictures as I have not updated them in a week, I believe. I also weighed myself and notice that I go down each day. I might try on my jeans today but don't want to get upset or disappointed if they do not fit!

One thing you will be able to tell in the side picture is the lumpy bumpy above my navel. Anybody else have that? I'm not too bothered by it at the moment as I'm sure it is due to the swelling where there was an incision. I'm hoping the swelling will go away.

Tomorrow will be two weeks and I'm feeling a lot like myself. I find myself getting in and out of bed a bit quicker as well as being able to sweep and clean. There are parts that I touch like my lower back that are tingly when I touch them. My scabs are also now starting to peel off which is nice. Today was the first day that I went without my original garment. I even slept last night without the garment and I had the best sleep I've had since the procedure. I was also able to fit into my jeans this morning! Muffin top gone but still bloated to the point where the pants are not smaller. I am going to attempt to go for a run. I'm going to start with 1 mile and build up each week to see how it goes. I also am starting my period so it will be interesting to see how the bloating will be with being on my period. Anybody already go through that experience? Do we get more bloated? I also weighed my

myself and noticed I had gone up a pound but I'm going to relate that to my period.

Well, I'm going to be honest and say that I have not worn the garment for about a week, only one day I wore it while I was back at work. I was just reading other posts and all of you are still wearing your garment. Should I continue to wear it on a daily basis? My doc. told me two weeks and once that expired I threw the garment off to the side. I can notice a difference with my pants. I don't have to suck it in to get into them! I am still bloated around especially my belly button where it pokes out and therefore don't have a flatter stomache.. will have to ask the dr. at my next appt. in two weeks. I've taken my measurements and I'm still around the same 31 inch waist and 35 in the hips. I went running yesterday... i attempted to run.. it hurt and was so uncomfortable.. I mainly walked instead of running the mile. I will have to wear the garment next time I run this week. Still tingly and not feeling 100%, my girls or husband will brush me and it will irritate and I'll jump from the small sting. I have weighed myself and I am now at around 137.5. I am now going to go and put my garment on atleast while being at home. I will post pictures later this week.

So... It's been 5 weeks on Saturday and I still have tingles and numbness. I'm also not really losing much weight so to motivate me I'm going back to WeihhtWatchers tomorrow as I have reached lifetime. Im also not wearing my garment so much. I did wear it today all day at work . I really do need a shaper. My waist is still at 30 but my tummy is getting flatter although I do notice excess skin on my lower abdomen. I'm hoping I see more results in the next month or two . It also makes me a little sad that no one has mentioned I look different. Makes me think I look the same . :-(

This week is the first time that I was giddy while trying on clothes while shopping. I do not remember the last time I put on a pair of jeans and a shirt or sweater without having my stomach or love handles making me upset that nothing ever fits right. I had a constant smile on my face. In fact, I also went to get a bra fitting and learned that I am one inch smaller around the band length and so with new support and a shrinking torso I am one happy girl. I am still measuring at 30 inches, I'm hoping to get to 28, but at this point I am happy.