Can't Wait for the New Me - Richton Park, IL

Hello beautiful ladies, its been a while but Ive been so busy since Ive been back at work since 2 weeks post op. I am now 9 weeks post op and all is going pretty good. Im getting around like normal before the surgery but at times im still moving in slow motion. Im still dealing with swelling really bad. My PS okayed me to stop wearing my compression garment but I still wear it most of the time. Just started to be able to sleep back on my side about a week ago. That was exhausting for me sleeping on my back all the time cause im a side sleeper. I noticed in the morning my stomach looks really good and flat but after a few hours of getting my day going the upper part of my belling is sticking out. I even went into my PS office a few times to ask him was something wrong? He continues to tell me this process takes time and everyone heals differently. He says my belly will continue to go down up to a year post op. He says my swelling is perfecly normal and that as time goes on I will continue to see a big difference. I truly already see a big difference but dealing with the constant swelling coming and going when ever its wants is a bit annoying. Im still sticking in there ladies and holding on. Really looking forward to the final results of getting up with a flat stomach daily and it stays that way :-) I will post new pics real soon.

Hello ladies, it's been a rough few days but in feeling better today and have promised myself to be patient and positive cause the best it yet to come. I'm still real swollen but am on my feet and getting around on my own a whole lot more. Its 11 days post op and I don't have much pain anymore unless I'm over extending myself then I tend to get exhausted quickly and start to hurt a little bit. At this point I'm completely off the pain pills until I over due it being on my feet in this case I may take one to calm the pain down but noticed it kerns the swelling up also so I really need to rest more and take it easier than I have been. Scar and belly button is itching quite a bit but thats due to the healing and it doesn't bother me at all. The stitches in my belly button are starting to come up which my PS says is normal and it do t hurt so thats good. Have my 3rd post op appointment scheduled for Monday 3/12 at 2pm, really looking forward to being able to get in the gym so I plan to ask my PS if maybe I can start some walking on the treadmill at a low speed for about 20 minutes 3-4 days a week at like week 3 or 4 which is closely approaching for me.

It's been a few days for me ladies, I haven't been myself the past few days. I have to say Ive been sad and somewhat depressed. Although the pain is better, I'm still very swollen and can't get around and do things like normal. Though I have a lot of support and everyone around me has been great this process is definitely a mental one as well. I looked at myself in the mirror the other day and thought " how is it I look bigger now after the surgery then I did before the surgery" ugghhhh I can't take it.....I've cried several times just because I just don't feel or look like myself right now and I'm so not happy with that at all. I couldn't help but think maybe I made a bad decision with getting the TT done but everyone keeps telling me to give it time.... How much time do I need to give it before I feel self assured again....I'm so sad :-(