TT 9 days PO--pics posted.

Hello TT'ers--just a quick update on my progress. I am doing good. I had my 1st week PO visit w/ my Physician on Thursday , said everything looks good, got both drains removed..YAY !! Still swollen, cant zip up my pre-op jeans...and to date I am 2.5 lbs down from surgery day. Physician said he removed 3.5 lbs of skin WOW ! I am still eating healthy ....I dont want to gain any weight at this point, I have come too far.I am just relaxing around the house and watching TV. Looking forward to working out again next week , just doing cardio only is what my Phsician said after my visit next week, which will be at my 2 week point. I must say that I would do it all over again if I had to and I wish I would have done this sooner, I am so happy with my results. One comment I do want to make is that not everybody want to see YOU happy. So they will say whatever they have to say to make you feel like you should not get a TT or LIPO or whatever. But let me tell you ladies, there is nothing wrong with you doing YOU !!! As long as it makes YOU happy that is all that counts. I only told a few people that I was having a TT, my best friend was with me through the entire process because my husband is away on the ship, even though she did not neccesarily agree with it because she hadnt done the research like I had done, now that she see my results, she was like WOW!! And to think that I am not even in my final result stage yet. NOW- she is going to have a TT, too. That is why it is important to keep positive people in your circle!!! I want to thank all you that posted your comments and prayers on my blog. Know that I love you even though I really havent met you in person ,, I feel the love !! Also I sent my hubby a pic, he was like DAMN !!!! LOL !!! Thank you ladies and again HAPPY HEALING !!!! Remember ladies IT IS ALL ABOUT YOU !!!!

Had TT on Thursday August 30 -- I stayed overnight, the staff took real good care of me. I took percocet only the 1st two days---I am now 4 days PO and havent taken anything for pain in 2 days. I am just a little sore and I am walking hunched over, as my PS suggested for the first 2 weeks, I am not doing any activities, only bed, restroom , my neice and my son waits on me so I can recover as much as possible. I have 2 drains, will call office in the morning at 9am to give them drainage output. I do have some swelling in my tummy area but I can still see a big difference so far. The pouch is gone, I know the swelling is only temporary, so I am happy !!!
Thanks to SexySoulSister for all of your encouraging words and motivation !!!

Okay, so next week is my pre-op clearance appointment. I am sure all will go well, it seems like my TT date is creeping up on me,,,, August 31 is only like 6 weeks away ! I am ready to get it over with. The posts here on realself have been very helpful, especially the part about having swelling in your tummy for several months after the surgery . I am statrting to get everything in order.. i will celebrate my 45 birthday on August 25....then 1 week later I will be headed to the FLATSIDE!!!!.