5 1/2 months post op and going back for revisions. New pics

Time has really flown and it's hard to believe it's actually been over 5 months since my surgery! I've recovered well, but have gained 10 pounds since the surgery. I'm definitely not happy about that but I am getting back on track and I'm back to regular workouts and working on my eating habits. I ran a 5K Thanksgiving day turkey trot this morning and felt great.

I can definitely see the 10 pounds all over but I will say that it did not come back very much in the areas that got liposuctioned the first time around. I gained in my hips and butt and arms and I notice a small amount in my abs but I think I am the only one who really notices it there. Even with the extra 10 pounds I look dramatically different than pre-surgery and still have muscle definition in my abs! As far as I am concerned, that alone made this surgery worth every penny.

I will be going back for liposuction revision on my back and to have the extra bit of fat left behind at the areas where my incision ends touched up on Monday. I was never happy with my results in those areas and my PS, Dr. Iteld is going back to fix those areas for me. He waived his surgeon fees so I will only be responsible for the surgery center and anesthesia fees. Hopefully after this revision my back will be smooth and roll free.

I definitely would recommend this surgery to anyone who is undecided. It's been incredible for my self esteem and I have no regrets about doing it.

I am 9 weeks post op today. Wow! Time really flies. I haven't been on here to update in a month. It's been so busy for me lately. I have been back at work for 4 weeks now. I was worried with my very physically demanding job that I was going back too soon but I went back at just under 6 weeks and I did just fine. I was a little tired and slower than normal the first couple of weeks back but now I am back to my old self with no problems at all. As an ER nurse you have to be able to run, run, run all the time.

I am truly happy with my results. the more time passes the better it looks. The incision is healing beautifully with a very thin scar. I have been using paper tape over the incision since about week 2 or 3 and I think it works amazingly well. And it's way cheaper than silicon strips. I got 4 rolls of paper tape at Walgreens for $5. I plan to use the tape until I get to 12 weeks. After that I will stop using tape because there is no evidence based research that says it's helpful for scar healing beyond that point. After I stop using the tape I will just continue to massage with my bee magic balm and hope that it continues to heal well.

My belly button is completely healed now and looks pretty good. I wish it was rounder but it's a complete inny and will look very cute pierced I think. I plan to get it done after I see my PS in 2 weeks. I just want to get the ok from him to go ahead and do it.

I still have swelling in my flanks and my lower belly below my BB, but it has gone down tremendously from what it was and it continues to improve weekly. I am nearly flat now. I still have to deal with swell hell, especially after a long work weekend and at the end of the day. I started a juice fast 8 days ago and that has helped dramatically improve the swelling. I am going to try to fast for 3 weeks. 1 down, 2 to go! I am seeing such amazing results with juicing and I have so much energy that it is keeping me motived to continue as long as I can. The 7 pounds I've lost doesn't hurt either! LOL.

I do continue to have numbness to my flanks and lower abs and when I sleep without my CG I do wake feeling more numbness that if I wear it. I am still wearing it faithfully and I am one of those that loves my CG. I would much rather wear it than not. I even wear it for working out at the gym. I sleep with it on most of the time but do occasionally go without at night but for now I will continue to wear it. Sometimes I wear spanx instead but I like the support I get with the CG better.

The areas where I had lipo to my back are improving as well. I thought I would need my PS to go back over those areas but as the swelling goes away and I drop a few pounds it is looking much better. I am very curious to see what my PS thinks when he sees me in 2 weeks. The last time I saw him he said I looked amazing and he was very happy with my progress. As of today I am down about 15-16 pounds since my surgery and am very comfortable in a size 8. I have about 20 more pounds to lose and at that point I will reevaluate where I am at and decide if I want to get any touch up work done and if I need to lose any more weight.

I hope everyone out there is healing well and enjoying their results as much as I am enjoying mine. Happy healing ladies!

I went shopping for some new jeans today. Found a pair I love in a size 8! They are a perfect fit right now with absolutely no muffin top or jelly roll sitting or standing. I am amazed at where things are at 5 1/2 weeks po! I went to the beach yesterday and actually felt pretty good in my bikini. It's priceless to be able to go out and actually feel comfortable and confident in my own skin. This surgery was absolutely one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. I am posting a couple of new pics.