I Did It!! 28 Yrs and Got my Tummy Tuck and MR - Harrison, NY

Tomorrow will be three weeks from my surgery date. In the last week, my BB pain has resolved so I am able to stand straight now (as of 16 days post op). Went back to work on Mon which was 18 DPO. I'm a nurse at a Dr's office. I dont do much walking and my job isnt too demanding, Thank God but by 2pm ish I am a bit hunched over. Not enough for any of my coworkers to suspect anythingor ask if I am okay. Even if you feel great at home, being out and active is totally different. If any of you are able to take 3 weeks off, do it!!!
Tomorrow I am moving so hubby and I have been scrambling to pack everything. I havent been much help. We def hired movers bc I wont be lifting a thing!

My swelling is still there- wearing my abd binder/compression garment. I've yet to wake up with a flat stomach but I am okay with that. I know that it can take weeks and even with the swelling, the belly is still smaller than before :)

Had another appt yesterday with PS. Everything looks good. Pretty much status quo.

Still swelling but its not too bad. The worst part right now is the Bellybutton pain. Physically I can stand straight, but if I stand straight for 30 seconds, the BB pain comes and I immediately hunch over to relieve it. PS wasn't concerned tho and gave me an explanation. Just hope it's resolved by the time I return to work on 6/27. Other than that I really feel good. Went for a pedi yesterday. Almost went to the mall but decided I shouldn't over do it hehe.

Oh and showering has been much easier. I bring the chair in with me just incase I need it but I didn't need it this morning...yay!

I took my first shower Thurs night which was exactly 1 week from my surgery. I advise buying a peribottle. I used it every time I went to the bathroom. Anyway, worst shower ever- i thought my belly would explode! It was so uncomfortable not being in the garment. My showers after that have been way better tho. I didnt order a shower chair--just used a foldable chair. I am walking way better too...Just about straight, I would say 90%. Getting in and out of bed is not a problem. Still using recliner to sleep though. I can lay flat on my back but Im a side or belly sleeper and Im scared to sleep on my side right now.