36 Yr Old, Mom of 2 - Bend, OR

I had my sutures removed this week. I can't believe how better it feels with them removed. I didn't feel a thing and the doc recommended a scar cream to help with the healing. He suggested Mederma. I found it at the local Walmart in the first aid aisle. It's pretty pricy but I will give it a try. If it works then it was a great cream if not then oh well.
Apparently I had a allergic reaction to the medical tape and gauze pads they put on after my surgery. He said he has never seen a reaction like that before but I already knew I had sensitive skin so no biggie. Taking Benadryl to help with the itching and only taking 1 pain pill as a preventative at night. I find I am in discomfort towards 7-8 pm still.
Return to work next week but having 3 weeks off has been a blessing. Took pics today and will post below. I feel much better and can't wait to co to use my journey with you all.

So the first 4 days for me were the hardest. Not necessarily pain wise because I took my meds every 3 hours as prescribed but it was just getting up and laying down. You definitely need help those first few days. I have found back muscles that I didn't know existed…seriously!! I would also suggest starting to take your stool softners a few days prior to surgery. On day 3 I had a hard time going #2 and on day 5 I had a complete back up and stayed on the toilet for hours. It hurt extremely bad and I had to resort to taking magnesium citrate and waiting it out. Not the route I recommend!! Trust me take those softners a few days prior to surgery starting out. Ok is it just me or is it the skin above and below the scar that itches like crazy? I can't feel certain parts of my tummy but I expected that already due to nerves being cut. Also my PS said that the scar and the surrounding areas should smooth out in around 6 months or so. Oh and can I just say after working so hard to lose weight that when I went in yesterday he gave me the biggest compliment ever!! He called me skinny!! Be still my heart why don't ya!! ??

Had my TT a week ago and lots of changes for the positive. Yesterday I had my follow up and had my drains taken out. Thank goodness because they were a pain in the patootie. My PS said that I am healing quite nicely and that I hardly have any fluid or bruising. Very pleased with the progress I made in 6 days. The only real problem I am having is a skin irritation to the medical tape that was holding the gauze down but I can live with that. Made a follow up apt for next Tuesday to have my umbilical stitches taken out and the ones on the sides of my waist. Other than that let the itch fest begin because I already want to scratch the heck out of the scar already. But I know that is a sign of healing so I will try and refrain. (Try) ;-)