18 Days Post-Op...still swelling but feeling good *new pics

18 Days today and feeling pretty good. I'm sore and still swollen probably from being up and about working the last 2 days (only 1/2 days tho, so I can imagine what going back full time next week has in store), but I'm still happy. I still have yet to have my "blue" moment or even a brief moment of regret. I can't wait to be able to resume my walking and start working out! What a difference not having the stomach makes. I went to put lotion on my feet the other day, it is soooo much easier now. LOL I keep saying it though, I will be really glad when all this swelling goes away and the hardness from the lipo. I've got some knots on my sides in the love handle areas where he lipo'd an it's a little extra swollen and also right around my belly button. My hips are huge too. I keep drinking my fluids though, knowing it will only get better and better with time. For those still thinking about doing this.....do it!!!

16 Days PO....went back to work today for a 1/2 day. Another 1/2 tomorrow before returning back full time next week. I thought it would be good to break myself in. And I sure am glad I did. Luckily, I have an understanding manager, because I am still having to get up and walk frequently and my bladder seems to have gotten smaller. (As if it wasn't already small enough) I guess it's the same as with the stomach and those that can't eat as much, but it seems like I have to pee all the time. I'm sure the increased fluids I am still having to drink is partially to blame. I just hope people don't think I am taking advantage and getting up out of my seat more than I need to, cause I certainly am not trying to. I got really sore and stiff sitting in that chair and could feel myself hunching over more and more as the day went on. Not to mention, the bathroom is a mile from my desk, so my back got to acheing. Nothing I can't deal with though. I am glad to be back at work and not stuck in the bed....lol, for now anyways. Give it a week, I'll be ready for another vacation day probably. Other than that, everything is good here. Looking forward to all this swelling to go away so I can see my final results, wearing jeans again, snuggling with my boo, and a good long all over body stretch. Ugh, every morning I just want to stretch and have to physically stop my body from doing it. I can't wait to lay around and stretch out like a cat. Sometimes, it's the littlest things we miss alot. :)

I guess this is 2 weeks Post-op, not including my surgery date. I went today and had my surgical tape pulled off of my incision. There is a small opening or "wet spot" the doctor advised me to just put a bandaid over and replace it twice a day. The rest looks good. They gave me a grown tape and advised me to keep the incision covered with it at all times with exception to the "wet spot" for the next 3 months. My doctor does not recommend silicon strips, neosporin on the opening, or anything special. I am trusting him completely because he has a wonderful reputation so I am sure he knows best, not to mention he has yet to steer me wrong. I don't go back for another check up for 4 months and I feel really good. I still have some uncomfortable burning sensations, but nothing I can't deal with. One funny thing I have noticed, and maybe it's just my crazy self, but the couple of times I have been out since this surgery I have noticed that people seem to treat me differently...better almost. It kind of makes me sad for the old me, but I am still loving the new me! Good luck to all, you won't regret it!