Three Kids in 3 Years and Ready for the Op - Brisbane, Australia

So im now 3 and a half weeks post op. All going good. I had a small seroma form approx a wek and a half post op, I had this drained 5 times at the PS then had to travel home, the saeroma returned but I left it alone and it has now resorbed. Im back to driving now, the only thing I cant do is lift my 12 month old boy , but Im managing, my husband comes home to put him in his cot for a sleep and a friend or mmother in law will come a take him out so it all good. I have a fair bit of swelling still. The garment is a pest but it helps a lot, I dont think I will be taking it off at 6 weeks, especially when I start to exercise again. OH A WORD OF CAUTION, if you live in AUSTRALIA your operation will NOT be covered by medicare if your last child is under 12 months old. my boy was 11 and a half months and they refused to refund ($1200) but my PS is saying it was weight loss related (which it was) so I may get it back. I will post some more photos when I get the cahnce

So im one week and one day post surgery. All going as well as expected, still feel tight. I am not taking any pain releif now and dont need it. Taking a laxative at night is probably the best advice that I can give , getting cloggged up makes everything so much worse. The recovery is a lot easier than I expected, I was well prepared as I have done a lot of reading. I am sleeping with a few pillows under my knees but that is all. Another thing that has been great is I am using my old pregnancy belly bands under my compression garment, this has kept the garment clean and makes it more comfortable to wear. ALSO the best tip I can give for in hospital ( and i found it on a post on here) is a long necklace to hang your drains from, it was the BEST I just hung the drains from there so my hands were free and I didnt have to put them on the floor. I am seeing doctor in five days and will hopefully get the all clear to go back home to the kids. I am doing light housework, washing cooking etc already my biggest problem will be my 11 month old baby who I cant pick up for awhile.