The Year of Me - Mommy Makeover, Full TT, BL/BA, Lipo

Thank you to everyone who has followed my surgical journey! I know my updates tapered off significantly but life happens. I am doing great! The surgery was still one of my best decisions and one I followed up with HD vaser Lipo sculpting in 2022. That completed my surgical journey and after some unexpected weight loss over the last 8 months, I am doing really well in my new physical form! I encourage anyone who has been on here wondering if they should take the plunge for themselves, to just do it. If you have the means to care for yourself and put yourself first for a time, please do so. Especially if you have loved ones who depend on you. Burnout is real. Mentally and physically. And there are more things out there that take a heavy toll on our bodies. Mine was the births of my children but I’ve seen even men with severe diastasis recti from physical work. Take care of you and thanks again for following my journey!

Almost three months later and I’m finally feeling more back to normal. I still have a ton of tightness in my abdomen, especially around my belly button and my incision which feels like a rope underneath my skin, but otherwise I’m doing really well! I still haven’t started an exercise routine per say but I am out and about doing yard work, housework, all kinds of other activities that easily get my heart rate up. I can also sit up from laying down completely unassisted, which is both strange and gratifying.
I am down to 171 lbs which feels amazing and doing things I haven’t done since my twenties! Think tying my shoes without doing the sumo squat to make room for my abdomen, fully crossing my legs, sitting and bringing my knees up to my chest!! That last one was a serious victory when I did it! I almost fell off the sofa! Other times I do still do things out of habit. Grab a size XL when I’m finding I’m more of a M now. Again, a welcome surprise. Down from a size 16 to a 10 was also a shock.
So things are moving along well now. My post op appointments have all gone beautifully and since I’m finally feeling better, I’m doing better overall. I’ve been asked for some updated photos, so I’ve included some. That favorite tank top is sort of key since it appears in my preop photos. I’m still treating my scars with Vaseline and will post some more current photos of those soon too.
Hope everyone is doing well too!

And I’m so thankful! Although, now I get to see what’s been lurking underneath which just gives my Type A neurosis something else to focus on. But all in all, I think everything looks good. I’ve got some remaining scabs on my right breast and a minor trouble spot in the center of my TT incision. My naval still seems off center but considering they don’t move the umbilicus internally, it’s either still swelling or I’ve always had a crooked belly button? LOL! Questions for my next PO. I’m also still a bit bruised, probably from punching myself in my boob while trying to pull my sleeve up and slipping with my grip. Ouch. Don’t. Do. That. Again.