32, 2 Older Kids... Long Overdue. Bye Bye Butt in the Front! Bonita, CA

I've always had a big belly, even before kids. My legs & arms have always looked like they belonged on someone else. It caused me so much mental anguish that I finally made the jump. I found Dr. Chacon through a patient at my work, he recommended him for a scar revision.... Revision?? Let's just cut the whole thing off! Everyone in his office were fantastic. He even called the night before to make sure I was doing ok because I was very anxious. By anxious I mean shaking like a leaf through my whole pre-op appt. I paid the down payment months before I even made my appt. When the time came I was a bit short, I didn't let them know why but I have a friend who is going through a nightmare custody battle & had loaned her money for a lawyer. Anyways, they were very accommodating & let me pay the remainder in 3 payments. Being a treatment coordinator for dental I know what a big deal that is. I had made numerous calls before my appt with questions, they were always quick to answer & get Dr. chacon on the line. Finally got the procedure & I am so beyond thrilled with my results as this far. My 1 day post op appt I got to see the suture line & it is beautiful! Years ago I was a surgical tech & that has made me very picky about Dr's precision with closing wounds. It is a fine art & not for the lackadaisical. My belly is crazy flat! I'm in tears I'm so happy.

Day 1 post op: not bad, hunched over, no pain but was on Norco. Back lipo area was stiff & painful tho, like I worked out way too hard. Went to grocery store & made bread pudding for Xmas dessert.
DAY 2: showered it felt amazing, slept a bit better, back is better, still no belly pain. Made green bean casserole for Xmas & spent the day at my brothers celebrating, opening presents & showing everyone my drainage ball. Aka my cajones.
Day 3: No more Norco except for sleeping, my 2 large dogs & hunny are back in the bed. My poor 100lb puppy couldn't be happier to snuggle.
Day 4: I can stand up straight! Stiff & takes a bit to get there but it happens & my back thanks me.
Day 5: can't wait to get these drains out!! Feel fantastic, took kids to the mall & sushi. Came home tired & ready for nap. Tomorrow is my 1st day back at work after our Xmas vacation. Bring it!

8 1/2 hr day.... Just wished I had a pillow for in between my chair & my back. It was stressful bc the new girl AND an old girl no showed. People man.... Anyways took ibuprofen before just in case. Not in anymore pain but was ready for a nap around 2...thats pretty normal tho haha. Appt tomorrow! Hope to get rid of these drain balls!

Thank goodness work was a half day yesterday, I got home around 1pm, so exhausted I can't keep my eyes open. Took a shower & fell asleep on the couch squished with my 2 nanny dogs (so they think).... Woke up around 11pm & went to my bed. Slept till around 8am! I'm normally an early riser, I'm talking 6:30 am on weekends. I figure my. Body is using all its energy to heal. 11am & I'm ready for. Another nap!