Tummy Tuck, Muscle Repair, and Lipo by Dr. Rosenberg

I don't really have much to update other than to continue to say I am so happy I had this done and I'm so happy with my results. My hip-to-hip scar is less noticeable when I go tanning (you can see my tanned skin in the pics from my 1 year anniversary pics.)
I will admit I am a little self-conscious of my belly button. I think the scarring around the navel is a little obvious because it did keloid(?) along the cut/stitched areas. (I don't view this as a negative with my Dr...I know this was just the way my body healed in that area.) I've kind of been on the fence if I want to get a navel piercing to draw the eye away from the scarring. I had a navel piercing before surgery, but I am so happy with my results I kind of like not having the piercing, too.
I continue to eat right and exercise when I can. I would like to exercise more, but I have injured my back in the past year (I will need a fusion) and I've been putting it off, so I'm doing what I can!
I have noticed when I go tanning, my skin and scar blend nicer together (as you can see in the photos) and as a side note, I continue to use coconut oil (organic, extra virgin) on a daily basis. It has really improved my skin all over my body in the past 2 years I've been using it.

I love my body! I have never had the confidence before like I do now. Even my husband has said every penny was worth what we paid to have this done. He loves that I am no longer ashamed of my body. I used to hide even from him before surgery! I have had no concerns or issues with my recovery. (If I were to have any complaint: I am a tad self-conscious about my belly button - I think that the scarring around it is starting to look obvious. I will ask Dr. R about it at my appointment in March.)

Sidenote: I ran into an old friend one day-haven't seen him in years...was showing him photos of stuff on my phone when--oops--came across my TT photos! I explained I had a TT done (I'm not embarrassed to admit it)...he then said he understood, because his wife just had a TT and BL/BA as well...and he said it was worth every penny and money well spent because his wife's confidence has skyrocketed and not to mention: she looks amazing! He added that Dr. Rosenberg is an amazing surgeon -- and I almost screamed: that's who MY surgeon is! So, I now know personally 2 people other than myself who have used my surgeon! My friend showed me photos of his wife and WOW, she really looks fantastic!

Sorry I missed my actual 5 month anniversary so I am posting this now. I am still loving my results!
I'm continuing with exercising and eating right. There is motivation to continue to make sure I always take care of myself!