28/f/trauma Surviver in Need of the Last Pieces of a New Life After the Madness. La Mesa, CA

Everything is going as well as expected. Still have occasional minor swelling and fluid from another procedure but I'm feeling a million times better!
When there is no swelling I'm so thin I look scooped out and like I'm sucking in because my ribs stick out so much.
My scar line is a bit annoying at times when I wear revealing clothing, but it's honestly not a big deal! My skin is very pale so my scars are quite noticeable, but they are starting to fade some.
I'm pretty pleased with my results so far!

Occasional swelling and fluid occurs but is well controlled with compression garments. When no swelling is present my stomach is incredibly flat. My scars are almost hidden by normal panty lines but I'm sure with my fair skin they will fade well. Some of my feeling has return but not much. I will note that from past cesarean I had never had much feeling, so there's more feeling than I used to have. My belly button is awesome! Almost all my scars from past repeat abdominal laparoscopic operations were cut away in the extra skin removal. My abdominal wall is naturally working out with every motion I do and I am starting to feel so much stronger.

Significant healing and a better view of results. Still dealing with occasional swelling and pain associated with increased physical activity after such a large procedure. Everything seems to be going well and each day I see myself I'm getting more comfortable with the changes. Bought my first shorts and was happily surprised to find my new size, with minor swelling, is a US 3. It was never about the number, but the number validates the journey I have been on!