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It's been quite a while since I provided an update...
It's been quite a while since I provided an update. I was avoiding it because I got into a bad eating habit and coupled with swelling, was less than satisfied with how my midsection looked. I'm happy to report that I've stopped eating like crap, am working out 4 to 5 days a week again and am happy with how things are looking at the equator.
I am 4 months out of surgery as of yesterday. I still have a slight amount of swelling that you can see in my updated photos I took this morning. I saw my PS two weeks ago, and she confirmed there is still some swelling.
As I mentioned, I work out 4 to 5 and sometimes 6 days a week. I can tell you that my abs are still sore from surgery. My skin and tissue feels very sore the morning after I work out. It's not my abs that hurt...no no...it's the skin and tissue around them that become inflamed. This is usually only when I first wake up, and doesn't hurt that bad.
I'm still very happy with my decision. The scar has gotten thicker and a bit darker, but it's not that noticeable. I am embarrassed by it. I had my well womens exam, as well as an ultrasound (cysts) last month. I was asked by the doctors both times what the scar was from. I don't know why, but I'm ashamed to say I had a tummy tuck. The frustrating part is that both doctors said "well, it doesn't look like you needed one". Well, duh! Of course it doesn't! It's done now, so you can't see why I would have done it to begin with. I have a feeling I will have this reaction for years to come since I am a petitie and thin woman. The stigma is that only large women have tummy tucks. Not true!!!
Please feel free to ask questions. I'm happy to help. If you think a different angle of photo will help too, please don't hesitate to ask for one.
I am 4 months out of surgery as of yesterday. I still have a slight amount of swelling that you can see in my updated photos I took this morning. I saw my PS two weeks ago, and she confirmed there is still some swelling.
As I mentioned, I work out 4 to 5 and sometimes 6 days a week. I can tell you that my abs are still sore from surgery. My skin and tissue feels very sore the morning after I work out. It's not my abs that hurt...no no...it's the skin and tissue around them that become inflamed. This is usually only when I first wake up, and doesn't hurt that bad.
I'm still very happy with my decision. The scar has gotten thicker and a bit darker, but it's not that noticeable. I am embarrassed by it. I had my well womens exam, as well as an ultrasound (cysts) last month. I was asked by the doctors both times what the scar was from. I don't know why, but I'm ashamed to say I had a tummy tuck. The frustrating part is that both doctors said "well, it doesn't look like you needed one". Well, duh! Of course it doesn't! It's done now, so you can't see why I would have done it to begin with. I have a feeling I will have this reaction for years to come since I am a petitie and thin woman. The stigma is that only large women have tummy tucks. Not true!!!
Please feel free to ask questions. I'm happy to help. If you think a different angle of photo will help too, please don't hesitate to ask for one.
Something else I forgot to add...finding pants...
Something else I forgot to add...finding pants that fit sucks for me. From my pictures you can see that I have a somewhat curvy bottom half for being petite and thin. I have a size 2 waist and size 6 thighs. If you are a curvy woman, I highly recommend finding a reliable seamstress. You'll need one.
45 days post op: I still have slight swelling on...
45 days post op: I still have slight swelling on a daily basis. Overall I'm thrilled with my results and don't regret the surgery. I still wear my compression garment day and night. I just feel more secure in it, and I notice I'm less sore if I continually wear it. It's going to feel weird not wearing it. I'm very numb below and around my belly button. That's a odd sensation. My belly button has started to elongate more, which I'm happy about. I think as the swelling continues to decrease it will look better and better.
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