11 mo PO New scar pics

I have been reading on this site since I had my consultation in late October. I did a lot of research and choose Dr Steven White out of Dallas to perform my surgery. He is meticulous with his procedures and described every single thing he would be doing to me in my preop appt. I am 8 days post op and have an amazing result so far. Here's my story. I am a 46 mom of 3, ages 22, 20 and 16. I and 5'4 and 130 pounds and wear a size 2. I have run one marathon and 10 1/2 marathons in the last 2 years, plus play tennis and weight train. Nothing that I did could help me with the saggy elephant skin in the middle of my belly. I have wanted a tt for 12 years. Had a breast lift and aug in '97, so not afraid of plastic surgery, but felt this was a bigger decision to make. And I just knew after meeting Dr White that he was just the man for the job! I just felt peace.

I had my preop on Nov and surgery on 12/11. I wasn't horribly nervous going into it. Dr White has his patients stay 2 nights in the surgery center, and for that, I was grateful!

He spent lots of time marking me up and making me and my husband comfortable. I knew I would have a small T at my incision bc there wasn't enough skin to pull down. Small trade off in my opinion, and it maybe 1 centimeter. He said I will easily be able to wear string bikinis. Haha!

Day 1 was really way more difficult than I expected. I never had a C so I didn't really have that to compare it to. Dr White promised my by 10pm on day 2, I would be so much better, and he was RIGHT! No pain meds after noon on day 2 and I think that made all the difference. Also, he had me do a bowel prep the day before surgery, an an enema on day 2 in hosp, so I never had constipation. I was up and walking (like a total granny) the morning after, and about 4 times during my stay. When he showed my my belly at day 2 in hosp, I couldn't believe it. I just held his hand and thanked him. I have waited 12 years for this!

Each day has gotten better and better! I take Tylenol for pain, antibiotics for 2 weeks, an a muscle relaxant if I need it. I had 2 drains out, and hope the last one comes out tomorrow! I am getting around some. Today is PO day 8 and I had lunch and a mani w my daughter.

I get to shower in the am, so I will take a standing pic of my full TT with MR.

Right now, I am beyond happy I had the courage to so this. I thank you all for your stories. I poured over them all. It was so helpful to see other bodies like mine and see the results that were possible. Happy healing to everyone. I will keep updating!

Went to Dr today and had 3rd and final drain removed! Yes! Didnt hurt at all and was so happy to say goodbye to my last little friend. Took my first shower today too. Felt so good but so weird at the same time. I have my new compression garments on. Oh my! Foam layer first, then long full body suit with a corset on top!! Feel like a stuffed sausage. I'm supposed to take it easy this weekend and go on Mon to see dr again and make sure no fluid buildup. I was so excited to see how low my scar is. I'm swollen, but I still am so happy! It is totally hidden in my low rise underwear :). Will post after Mob. Happy healing everyone!

Just spent an hour trying on my old clothes. So excited that several of my jeans fit, and some skirts... So it won't be leggings only for me. Also, he took 1 pound of fat and tissue, and I've lost an additional 4 pounds. So even though I have serious compression gear, I'm feeling slim.... I guess I thought I'd be more swollen and puffy, but am so thankful that things are looking good! I think I'll probably lose a few more pounds since there's really no room for food in this belly, so I'm excited about that. Best wishes to everyone!