Almost 60, and Tired of my Tummy

First shopping trip since my surgery. Do you like it?
In a major freeze, and am already planning my beach vacation. Feeling really good these days.

It has been a while since I have given an update. A short little note and some photos of before weight loss and after weight loss, and after surgery. Love my results. This surgery was absolutely the best decision I have ever made for myself. My confidence is amazing, my sexy is fun, and I feel fabulous! I smile all the time! The family has had some health issues of late, but everyone seems to be recovering, and am grateful for that. I have not really been clothes shopping yet, am waiting a little longer. My plan is to do a short round of hcg after Christmas, and hopefully loose 15 pounds before our cruise. Will I wear a bikini? Hmmmmm????? I really don't think I can wear a small bikini, am hoping to find a two piece suit, maybe boy short type of bottoms, and a sexy top....that is about the best I can do at 60. And excercise......i am walking every day, and staying too busy, but no gym yet....only squats and walking. I do need to get on that one, now that the family is on the mend....I can work on working out again. I am ready. My tummy does get tender....at my PS one month follow up, he did tell me he pulled my muscles quite tight, he did not tell me how far apart they were, but when he saw me.... He did say "WOW", I told him my hubby and I say the same thing every day. The tenderness is usually worse later in the day. I have also been trying to go without a CG at times, am unsure how that affects my results in the long run, but just like right now, I am watching our Broncos, sitting on the sofa, with no CG, and am OK. As far as scar therapy, I use the Bio Oil and massage the scars, sometimes I Use Almond oil also, and I have tried the silicone scar strips, am not sure they make a huge difference, but will keep using them. I would like to thank everyone on RS, because of you I was totally ready for this surgery, and I felt I had more support than possible. You all had answers to my questions, and when you asked questions I learned from the answers given to you. The list of items was most important too, what items you used, what items you didn't. Certain things come to my mind, I am so happy I had a toilet seat riser, and my walker from the local thrift store came in very handy those first three days immediately after surgery, now it is going back to the thrift store. Arnica pellets and cream came in handy, protein fruit drinks were my only diet the first week, except for some salt free chicken noodle soup I had made a frozen in individual packets in the freezer. And the electric recliner from the local furniture rental. And plenty of gauze and antibiotic ointment, extra strength Tylenol and flushable wet wipes. Others than
those items I was set. I also set up a nest on the sofa with lots of pillows, this had me on the sofa during the day and the recliner at night or for naps. I was able to sleep in my bed at around 2 weeks, and my side at about 3 weeks. At 6 1/2 weeks I am able to almost sleep on my tummy. Sort of half way between side and tummy, since I had a Breast lift with no augmentation, the breast do get tender if they are squished too much. In fact the seat belt bothers me slightly still across my breast. Oh.....one more thing... My weight, surgery morning I was 170, today I am 167. Surprising actually, because I have not been as careful as I should be. Lots of salads for sure, but do cheat more than I should. This week I had a steak sandwich and French fries, then peach pie for dessert! This morning was French toast and sausage.....time to be careful.

Enjoying our mountain retreat. Hubby and I have been doing some easy hikes, thought I had all my energy back until I tried walking up the mountain. Not going to happen just yet, so we have been doing mostly easy flat walks along the river, which has been delightful. Yesterday was a tough day, not sure why, but I know a few possibilities. We went to the sauna and steam room, and I sat on the steps of the indoor salt water spa. Think I got overheated and was dehydrated...wiped me out! So now we are just using the outdoor hot tubs, and I either sit on the step and just have my legs in the hot water, that seems to be working much better. My husband picked out a dress for me to wear to dinner last night, first time for everything right? here is a photo, he did great, didn't he? It is amazing how much my confidence has increased with my own body. I feel proud and excited to show it off theses days. Hugs to everyone, and as you all know sometimes it is hard to answer comments with this new RS format. Let's be patient while RS works on getting the kinks out.