12 WEEKS PO...started working out.

Hey ladies,
Been awol for awhile now. Things are definitely back to normal. I have been garment free now for about a month. Occasionally I will wear one if my incision/scar line is achy. Started working out since I have GAINED 10lbs since surgery. Besides having an unusual attraction to strawberry Twizzlers, I attribute this to being unhappy about my hips. I hate feeling this way, but I know I will snap out of it. Doing cardio for 20 min and then the punching bag and weights as well. Going 3 days per week and hopefully I can ramp it up after settling into this schedule. Hope you all are doing well. I will try to update my pictures, but feeling crappy about it.
Ciao and blessings
Kim

Had an appointment Thursday (6-17) with Dr Santin for my 2 month P.O. He is very pleased with all the incisions and said I am healing well. We discussed the dog ear situation and he said when I come in for my 6 month check up we could address them at that point. He doesn't think they are that bad so that means to me that I need to get my ass in gear and rev up my cardio! I do want to "do it on my own" instead of relying on plastic surgery to make me feel better. I don't want to be part of a vicious cycle where you "fix" all your body issues with surgery instead of actually being disciplined enough to work out and do them yourself. I am happy thatI finally after 25 years got the tummy I have always wanted! Now it is up to me to decide how I want my body to look.

Whew!! Anyways.....I am now officially out of my compression garment. It was kinda weird getting dressed today in just panties and jeans. I felt a little naked without my garment on but got used it. Wow...to actually wear underwear after 2 months! I was a little bloated after work, but now as I am relaxing on the couch I do feel better.

Things are back to pretty much normal. Working a full 40hrs a week and wearing a mixture of spanx one day and garment the next. When I get home at night I shed any garment and do not put it on until morning. I had some major swelling this week, but by the morning it subsides. I know it is due to the fact that I am doing tons more and resuming normal work duties. I am noticing more and more the dog ears this week. I am not bothered by it and will address the issue with Dr Santin when my healing is farther along. I love love love wearing shorts and a tank! I am just amazed at how great my chest and flat tummy look. It gives me more incentive to work more on my body. Hope all you ladies are healing well!