Scheduled for January 5th - Mt. Pleasant, SC

Week 5: Sorry I haven't posted in so long. I've been so busy. Things are going very well. I'm still a bit sore in spots from the lipo but overall feel great. I saw the doc this week and he told me I could resume all normal activities, exercise etc. He said I am limited to no more than 5 sit ups until I see him next. He said planks and any yoga was fine. He also advised that I continue to wear the binder (spanx) for one more week and when I exercise until I feel comfortable without it. I asked him about the swelling and he assured me that it will continue to decrease. He also told me not to waste my money on all the expensive scar creams. He showed me how to massage it with a bit of pressure. He said to do that twice a day and use any kind of lotion or even Palmers if I wanted to. He asked me about my feelings on the results. I told him that we had pretty much met my expectations. I knew I wouldn't come out looking like a supermodel but it looks SO much better than it did. Now I can focus on the things that I can change! Like toning up my legs and arms! Hope you are all well out in RealSelf land!

2+ weeks out:
So I have been feeling pretty well overall although I've had a cold for about 5 days now that is driving me crazy! I talk to the nurse today and she said that I don't need to put antibiotic ointment on my incision anymore but can put any lotion with vitamin e. I asked her about scar cream and she said that the doctor doesn't advise it and says that she will show me how to "massage" the scar next time I am there and that proves to be more effectively. I go back in two weeks so I'll keep you posted more on that. I'm going to post some more pics today. A lot of the bruising is gone but I'm still pretty swollen. I had read someone else's post that said that they saw a significant decrease in swelling at two weeks and I have seen the same. It seemed around the two week mark there was a big difference. I just started my period so I suspect some of the swelling is associated with that too. Good news.... in the past weekend I've worn jeans twice and it wasn't too bad! Of course I didn't wear any shirts that were too tight but they fit! I'm still wearing the binder religiously every day and will continue to... even though it is not comfortable... blah!

Day 12: feeling really well. Still have soreness where they did lipo but overall feel semi back to normal. Have a lot of energy and trying to walk at least 30 mins every day. I'm now in hurry up and wait mode. I've switched over to the spanx type binder which is smoother and more comfortable but getting it on and off is a pain. I'm still very swollen too. Anxious for the swelling to go down. Also taking showers now is a breeze. I'm getting more and more comfortable when I don't have the binder on.
I went out and got several new pairs of leggings because that seems to be the most comfortable thing to wear. I did managed to squeeze into a pair of jeans one day but took them off as soon as I got home!

I got my stitches out at my one week appointment. I wish I had known because I would have taken some advil beforehand. That hurt! But it was quick.