Tummy Tuck Part 3

I had my first child at a young age and being rather small and petite my body stretched a lot and I was left with stretch marks, thankfully the majority were below my tummy button. After my second child 10 years later I decided that I wanted to do something to get rid of them and to feel confident about myself again. I did not have a lot of fat or loose skin just stretch marks. I consulted a PS who recommended that because of my height and body shape a mini TT was what was needed in order to remove the stretch marks. I had this done in Dec 2009 and was pleased with the results. The recovery was fine and I did not feel any discomfort. Unfortunately I developed a little seroma and the scar started to heal upwards. In 2011 I had revision surgery which involved having the mini TT again. Like before the recovery was fine and it made an improvement to the scar and also got rid of a few more marks. Over the years since my TT I have been pleased with my results but not happy or as confident as I would like to have felt. I consulted back with my PS who said the only way to get rid of more of the marks would be through a full TT surgery. After much contemplation I decided to go ahead for the 3rd time hoping I would be third time lucky, I also worried about it not going that well or it being worse! On tues 13th I underwent the full TT. My surgeon said it went well and that he is happy with the results. After the op and an overnight stay the drains were removed and I was sent home. I have been resting lots and compared to my other recoveries I am finding this a lot harder and more tiring. I am PO day5 now and am feeling more normal. I'm still sleeping upright on the sofa and have not seen any of the results or scars. I am feeling a mixture of happiness and relief that it is over but I am still really anxious and afraid of seeing the new BB and scar. I know that the longer scar will heal in time as did my other which after 2 years was virtually invisible and never bothered me at all. I am hoping that this has been worth it and that I will be content with the results. I have my post op appt on Tues so I suppose for now only time will tell! X

Feeling lightheaded again today but I know it def down to lack of food and appetite. I'm going to try something light and frequent today. Didn't have a good sleep, so tired but can't seem to drift off at all. Pain is not bad just a constant burning sensation in my abdomen and hot flushes which then turn into cold sweats. Hoping when I have my post op on Tuesday and see everything for the first time it will all be worth it. Feeling anxious and nervous!

Feeling much better today. Managed to walk upstairs and slept comfortably in my daughters room for the first time since the op. woke once for 2 hours but all in all managed to get 7 hours sleep, which was much needed. Thinking about going out today for some fresh air maybe just to the local supermarket to get a few bits. I'm just scared that I don't want to push myself and ruin the results as this is my last chance to get it right. Tomorrow is my first post op check-up and I am feeling excited but so worried and anxious. I haven't seen my scars or incision yet and have only adjusted my binder so have no idea what I look like down there. I think my biggest fear is the BB scar and shape and what that looks like as I am aware of what the incision scar will be like and that does not bother me.
My husband has been amazing and has been so supportive, of course he thinks that everything was fine before and this all has been unnecessary but I think he's beginning to realise why I needed it for me. I will post updated pictures hopefully tomorrow and will let you know how it goes and how it looks. Fingers crossed it will be right this time and I can have a stretch mark free tummy at last!