This 42 YO mommy of 6 is finally back on the Flat Side!

Its been 8 months PO already. I went to see Dr C a few weeks ago, to revise my horizontal incision line. Recap: A few days in to PO, I ruptured my incision (Go figure). 2 weeks PO, Dr C had to open the area to clean it and left it open to heal. He mentioned a small scar revision might be necessary, depending on the final healing result. He also warned the wound healing process would be lengthy (and he was right, it took months to close up). Fast Forward, abt a month ago, I had the horizontal incision revised, as it healed thick and raised. It took Dr C 5 minutes and I was done. Its now flat and thin. He also gave me a shot of cortisone in my belly button. Still swell, depending on what I eat or drink (nothing frequent or major). Just started working on sculpting my abs. Ive gained weight over the summer and fall, so Im focusing on loosing 5-7 pds (nothing major but each pound counts). I also need to restart the use of scar strips and possibly see a dermatologist to assit with fading the scar. It's not terribly bad at all, and can easily be concealed but I would love to have it faded as much as possible. My body is prone to scarring so I knew my scarring would be an issue. Any proven remedies for those whom scar typically have issues with scars, please send my way.

Hey TT'ers! I cannot believe Im 7 weeks PO already. When I look back at my timeline of pics, Im amazed of the changes. Full Body/torso swell has depleted, however I still have sporadic lower belly swelling, typically based on what I eat or drink (esp salty food). Im not wearing my binder (only when I feel up to it). Im wearing a compressed girdle. I purchased 7 from Nordstrom (a split btw thong style and no show panty style), Skinny Girl brand. They feel great, and keep me compressed without the suffocation feeling. I have a split btwn small and Med, both do the trick. Two weeks ago started a scar regimen, alternating every other day, Scar Away strips one day and BioOil mixed with a dab of Vit E oil, the next day. It seemed as though Scar Away and Bio, were amongst the top 5 treatments for scars, Im using both. Im using ear plugs for my belly button formation, until yesterday I observed the tape i use to keep it in place is leaving a scar ( No way, can't have that), so I'll give it a little break. Ive been slacking, haven't started working out as of yet, but plan to hit it hard within the next two weeks, the same for my eating (poor). Hubby and I took another vacation and wearing a two piece comfortably was the test. I felt ok, but not a comfy as I wouldve hoped. But, when I think about My Pre Op belly bulge that held 5 children, I bounce back to reality. But, it's a process, I havent wore a bikini since my first child, 26 years ago, so the mental transition is real. WIP (work in progress). Overall, Im pleased with my results, and when I start to nip pick, Again, I revert back to my before belly, and I snap out of it. Just a lil needed reality check. I took a few selfie pics, I was limited to positioning ,obviously, but also some pics during vacation. I cant wait to see what the next 7 weeks bring, Its a journey and I still have a way to go. Happy Healing!

My return to work was great! Running around like a road runner. I can't believe how I bounced back..it could be that we went on a beach trip with our youngest two for spring break the week prior and i was forced to go with the flow (by looking and walking normal). I dont know, but Ill take it. Lower tummy swelling is finally subsiding (after about 10-12 days straight)...Thank God! The pubic area is still a bit swollen, and its so hard to conceal (looks like I had surgery to get a man part, since that area is so dominating at times - eeekkk!!) I took a few pics in my comfy clothes, in between cleaning. I tried using the earplug in my belly button..#bigfail :-(