Lipo of Upper & Lower Abs, Flanks and Bra Areas - Monroe, MI

I have never had a flat stomach, but always wanted one or at least close to it. My anatomy actually gives me a slight curve protruding outward...so a flat stomach is not my goal. I had my sx on May 9, 2015. My PS said I am going to have a flat stomach, but I just don't see much change and I am currently at week 7 post op. I will post my before's as soon as I receive them my my PS, but for now...tell me what you think...honestly. I understand that some of us heal rather quickly and see great results fast, but I am in my upper 50's so I don't expect to heal quickly or see significant results quickly either. Am I reading into this too much too soon. Do you think I should see something better at 7 weeks (remember I'm in my upper 50's), or should I just be patient and watch the results unfold over the next several months? I have to honestly say, I did expect more by now, but I can be patient too. Your opinions are greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

P.S. I am doing my 6th lymphatic drainage massage tonight. Do you think I need more...it's quite expensive, but I'll do what I need to.

Well, it's been 9 weeks PostOp today. While I'm not seeing results as quickly as most, I am still hopeful. I have swelling in both sides, a little in the back and quite a bit in my tummy, mostly lower now, but still a bit of swelling on the upper abs. Most of my upper abs are completely flat and that's what I'm hoping for over the next few months...not counting on it, but still less. I really like my 4 week results, but now it seems I've gotten more swollen AND I've gained 5.5 lbs. I'm guessing that is due to the swelling because my healthy eating habits and my workouts are consistent. What do you all think? At 9 weeks postop do you think I should be seeing better results...I have gone backwards since 4 months...not in all areas, but most. My measurements to start were (and I warn you, I measure everything) are day of surgery preop: bust 37 3/4", waist 36", hips 36 3/4", right arm 10", left arm 10 1/4", right thigh 19", left thigh 19", right calf 12", left calf 12" and weight was 120.1. Over the next week post op, I went up to 128.5 lbs., but end of week one I was down to 112.2. Currently as of week 9 I am bust 38", waist 31", hips 36.5", right arm 10", left arm 10", right thigh 19.5", left thigh 19.5" (I think these are measuring larger because I've been doing a massive amount of squats and my muscle is really very nice and firm with definition), right calf 12", left calf 12" and my weight is 126 lbs! Oh my gosh, I didn't expect my weight to go up, but I am more swollen so hopefully that weight will go down.

So yesterday was my 10 week PO. I don't know, tell me what you all think...I think I looked better at 4 weeks. Is it normal to go up and down in the areas that had lipo? I had upper and lower abs, flanks and bra areas. I'm not freaking out or anything like that, but I would think that I should see some gradual improvement. Look at my four week then look at my 10 week. What's going on? Is it really swelling. It doesn't "feel" like it's swelling. I know it can take several months to a year to see the final results, I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced healing like I am. I do notice a smaller waist and some areas in my tummy and the bra areas. But, I'm wondering if I should be seeing more results? Thanks in advance for your opinions.