27, Tummy Tuck and Breast Aug - Grand Rapids, MI

I have not taken any pics in weeks until yesterday. I went through a period of what I am sure was the swell hell they talk about and I was freaking out a little bit that I was going to stay that way forever and that I had someone ruined my results and the whole operation failed (so irrational I know, but swelling has that affect on you mentally during this recovery!) good news is I finally feel like a lot of my swelling is subsiding and I am on the upswing. To be fair to myself, I am only two months out and that is still so early on after such a big surgery. Have to remind myself that. Here are some photos I show myself to see how much of a difference there is, when I am obsessing about a tiny dog ear, bump, lump and whatever else. Truth is - even with those I look significantly better.

Can't believe it's been just about 2 months since surgery. I am now to the point where I have zero pain or soreness and don't even think about my tummy all the time like I did. Boobs have dropped a lot. Swelling is very minimal finally. I went through swell hell around 5 and 6 weeks PO that was awful and discouraging. You read about needing a lot of patience and it's so true. Do not judge your results so early on, so much will change! I am feeling good about where I am at and I think it'll only improve. I see my dr. This week and we will see what he says! Still wearing a bra and compression garment 24/7 just because I want to keep swelling away and I am used to the secure feeling. Scars are doing okay, been using silicone sheets but not as diligently as I should. I think I will talk to dr. About flank and hip fullness and dog ears. Overall very happy and I remind myself it's still early in this healing process!

Woke up feeling flat and not too swollen yay!! I have been feel great physically, no pain or tightness moving around so I decided it would be a good day to REALLY clean my house for the first time since surgery. The messiness has been driving me crazy! I think I over did it though and had to stop because I can fee the swelling coming on and my upper abs are burning! Too much bending down, lifting etc. My boobs are continuing to settle, one side more than the other and I am missing the upper fullness and have a bit of boob greed as they are dropping and seem smaller. I feel ridiculous admitting that. Again, still early on I need to remember. Emotions and feelings change a lot I have found haha.