Robotic Diastasis Recti and Umbilical Hernia Repair

I'm back to me! I haven't healed 100%, but I'm well enough to shop and walk my dog. Mainly i wear dresses since i don't need anything squeezing me. That is still uncomfortable, and i still have to adjust my seats every time i drive cause that is super uncomfortable. Oh, and i can't sleep in any position except straight on my back. I absolutely hate it and am barely sleeping because of it, but that's my only real complaint. My stomach went down 2 inches, but now that i can do light exercises (walking) i will lose the rest of my stomach soon enough! I have high hopes.

I finallly made a bm! Whatever, it may be tmi, but all the trapped up gas and bubbles where painful as heck. So, im excited. My husband brought me miralax. Immediately looking at it i started gagging having flash backs of the day before the surgery i had to consume the while bottle. So i was like, no screw it, I'll deal with the pain. Then as day 2 went along i finally decided to not be a victim of trapped gas and poo, so i drunk the miralax. This time with juice not gatorade.

Anyway, i will be taking a shower this morning! I dont feel up to it, but my kids keep asking why i havent changed close in a couple days. I honestly only missed two days of showering, i dont see the problem with that!

Also, ive switched from the heavy duty pain meds prescribed to some over the counter extra strength Tylenol. It seems to work just as well. I'll post more pics soon, but I'm still so swollen i dont think i look much different at all. Keep in mind i only got the hernia and diastasis repair, no tummy tuck and no lipo.

I've only need pain meds once since i've been home. Don't get me wrong, i definitely feel it, but i understand i will be feeling it for a while, so why drug up, get used to it so you're more aware when you're healing. Idk, that's just me. I don't like anything that alters me thinking.

Meanwhile, i have not seen my stomach yet! The nurse wrapped this compression band or something around it and i just assume leave it cause i think the pressure helps it to feel better. My husband saw them put it on and he says my stomach looks great. Im not expecting a flat stomach cause i know i have my own pouch going on, but it shouldn't protrude as much as it did. I'm hopeful!