Mommy Makeover after kids and 100+lbs weight lost...- Columbus, GA

Just some more comparison pictures. Still cant believe the dramatic difference even with the incisions, bruising and swelling. I didn't realize how much my thighs had swollen til I compared the two. Not looking for perfection at this point, or really at any point. Oh, and my Dr's appointment was rescheduled due to this winter storm that is not upon the southern United States. Ive not had any problems though, so I wasn't worried. I would be far more worried having to go out in this weather, our driveway is almost frozen over!

Or you will feel like you have exploded out of your new flat stomach!

I woke up after a rough night feeling pretty crappy and had told my husband, you know today is just going to be a rough day. I had no idea that I had just jinxed myself for what was probably the most pain I've had the entire time since my surgery.

I was just getting comfortable in my recliner, laid back, pillows packed around when without warning I sneezed. Not a little sneeze but a huge, blow it all out kind of episode. With it coming on so quick I was unable to lean forward and grasp my stomach to lessen the impact. I felt like my insides were now on the outside and that I had ripped my center in two with a hunting knife! It really felt that bad and it was totally unexpected. I removed my CG expecting that the careful cared for wounds, that were looking great the previous evening were now going to be a huge open wound with my insides exposed....thankfullyI had not done any damage at all, despite the intense pain that the sneeze had caused. So, after I had let the panic subside, re-wrapped I thought well it would be a good time for a bite to eat. So, I had my husband prepare what I eat every morning...a slice of toast with a generous serving of almond butter and of course my tall glass of icy cold water, with a straw. So, as usual I drank half my water and took a bite of toast, great, chew it, swallow it and then take a second bite, and then I proceed to cough and choke on it. Once again, its unexpected and the first motions cause that same horrible feeling in my center but what can I do but grab a pillow, lean forward and hope to God that I can cough enough to stop the choking but at the same time not cause myself any damage.

So, yes...that was my morning...I knew some days would be better than others and it did get better. My friend stopped by for a visit and dropped of a home made dinner for tonight, I have some really great friends! Oh, and its supposed to snow here tomorrow...which is pretty cool for Alabama... :)

Today has been pretty good...minimal pain medication and have been walking around a little more since sitting in this recliner is driving me crazy. But still, I do not want to over-do it since I need to be as recovered as possible by the time my husband has to leave the country again in just over 5 weeks. But this evening, well I feel like my stomach and breasts have doubled in side...and its hurts! Nothing that is like the pain of after surgery, but this horrible tight feeling like Im about to bust out of my skin. I have been wearing my compression garments at all times of course, only taking them off to take a shower this morning so obviously this is all part of it, but man...what an uncomfortable feeling now that I am trying to get to sleep. Ive cut the salt from my diet, pretty much all of it since Ive been living in huge green salads with home cooked lean chicken and lots of other fresh, non-processed foods, and a gallon and a half of water each day...gosh, my focus on nutrition has been even impressing me, probably because I am scared to death of gaining a pound while I cant even walk around the block. I know it will pass, but that doesn't mean its not totally uncomfortable right now. I cant wait to get back to normal...oh, and to get in a good workout...probably a few months out but its in my future, so I can still think about it...!!!