6 WEEKS POST OP

Ok, so at 6 weeks post op I can finally say it was WORTH IT". "IT" being TT with lipo and muscle repair. I am standing about 95 % upright and still wearing my binder or a shape wear garmet at all times. I started exercising at 5.5 weeks post op. my exercise is simply walking on a TM at a 15 min mile pace for 30 - 60 minutes at a time. I will see my PS IN 2 weeks and hope to be cleared for some light weight lifting and more intense cardio. For now it just feels good to be off the couch!! I'm noticing that clothes fit better even tho I'm still swollen a bit. The bottom line and reason for my official "worth it" rating is that nothing feels better to me right now than having a flat stomach with no love handles. I am very happy and looking forward to summer.

So things are going really well. I had my 3rd post op yesterday and my PS said I'm healing really well. I've been back to work full time for a week and it was actually good to be back! I cannot wait to start exercising although I know I still have a few more weeks of healing to go. I'm just worried that this lack of exercise is going to make me add a few pounds. My swelling seems to be minimal compared to many of the blogs I've read on here. I mentioned that to my PS and she said its because of the quilting sutures that are provided with the drain less TT procedure. For anyone looking into getting a TT, I highly recommend finding a PS who specializes in drain less TT. also, ask for Experel for pain control the first 72 hours. It was truly a gift :)

I just added some before and after pics. Before is the day before surgery and after is 16 days post op. also included a pic of a wedge pillow I purchased at Brookstone for $99. It keeps my knees elevated at night and is so comfortable. Well worth the price for those of you having trouble finding a comfortable position at night.

Happy healing to all. For those of you who have not yet had surgery - stop worrying! It's not that bad!!

I can finally say I understand "swell hell" although I really didn't want to :(. I don't regret my decision, however, my mind constantly wonders "will the swelling ener go away?", "my tummy is stretched so tight am I going to tear open the stitches?", "is my belly button infected or are the stitches just making it look so gross?"

I feel so fortunate to have this site for reference because I know these are issues that almost everyone deals with but it's still getting me down. I hope tomorrow I can start fresh and feel positive again. Saturday I see the Dr. To have my stitches removed. I hope she is able to spend more time with me than at my 2 date post op because it was very rushed. This time I need my PS to spend some time talking me through these and other concerns. I just want to feel like she cares.