TT with MR, Lipo of Abdomen, Flanks, Inner Thighs, and Back - Columbus, GA

Where has the time gone!! I loving you results and I know that that it will continue to get better as the months go on. My next appt. is on 10/27 and I am hoping I can get the OK to exercise. Last week I finally was able to stand up completely straight and this week I am lying in my bed without all the pillows. My husband is also loving the results. So all is well. Here are my newest pics. This is first "real" outfit that I've tried on since the surgery. I bought this dress 2 years ago and never wore it, but it fits perfectly now so I'll be looking for shoes!TTYL

Hey everybody! I wanted to give you an update on my 2 week followup with Dr. Cochran last week and update you on other things. So last week, I went to my appointment and as usual it was quick as hell. Lol He took off my binder and pressed on my stomach to make sure there was not any fluid build up after removing my drain the week prior. All was well! Then he told me to lay on the table to take out my remaining stitches in my belly button. I can't lie, I was scared that ithe was going to hurt because my belly button looked inflamed in the inside. But guess what, it didn't hurt at all because my stomach is still numb from surgery. The nerves have not all connected back together yet. He said it will be like that for a while. I also asked him about my drain site because it had not healed and was draining a little. He told me to keep it clean with soap and water and keep it covered until it stops draining. Well today it still isn't healed up yet, but I can see that it is closing little by little and also my belly button looks a lot better now. So it will just take a little more time. I have placed a rolled up piece of guaze inside my belly button to make sure that it doesnt close up. I got the idea from others who use marbled or earplugs to mold their belly buttons. After that I got dressed and it was a done deal. My next appointment is on Oct. 27th. I haven't started scar therapy yet ,but will as soon as my drain site closes which is the only open area of my incision. I started back to work this week and all the extra moving around now increases swell hell for me! As of yesterday, I am finally able to stand up straight and don't have to walk all hunched over like a old lady. That was the work pressure on my back! I still don't have any stamina and get tired easily, but I know it will take time to get back to my old self. I usually am flat in the morning, but swell as the day goes on. I wear my compression garment and thenjoy my binder on top of that. I also take bromelain that is supposed to help with swelling, vitamin C, and a multivitamin. For the most part, I have been eating pretty healthy since I can't exercise yet, except today I had ice cream and bloated even more. But anyway yall, I will update you more in a few days when I am 1 month post op. I plan to take pics and try on clothes to celebrate the milestone, until then I took these pics with my compression garment and all the swelling.

Just a quick I pic took while in the bathroom