Mommy Makeover: TT, Lipo and Fat Transfer, Mtn View, CA

It's been ONE YEAR since my tummy tuck surgery! I have recovered very well in terms of healing. No pain, and completely back to normal with all physical things. I am still a bit numb under the skin around the incision but nothing that is bothersome or hinders anything. The scar is healing very nicely. I am still applying the Biocorneum to it, at least once a day. I am happy with the outcome and usually my tummy feels nice and flat. There is a big, big difference when I am in a plank position. I wish I had taken a 'before' doing a plank! I remember looking down my tshirts before surgery and there was quite a bit of skin hanging down! My weight as compared to the day of surgery is down about 4-5 pounds, but it has fluctuated quite a bit over the past year. I weighed anywhere from 112 (ish) to 122. The shape of my belly is not as nice looking at 122, it looks odd actually, so I think I'm going to need to maintain a weight between 113 and 118 if I want it to look great. I am still working out practically every day with a rest day here and there.

Would I go through it again knowing what kind of recovery and pain it involved? Yes, I would. I'm glad I had the surgery. It was definitely a harder recovery than I anticipated, but those first rough months were worth it to achieve the improved self confidence I have about my figure today.

Dr. Lowen and I are still working to fine tune one area on my right upper thigh that has some irregularity. This will require a touch up of some kind but nothing significant. Here are some images taken a couple days ago in my usual poses....feel free to ask if you have any questions. I was happy with the work that Dr. Lowen did and his desire to finish the project in terms of my right thigh--he hasn't given up hope we can fine tune it to a better place and I appreciate that!

Hi! I had coffee with a fellow RSer (met for the first time in person) and she asked me if I wore a bikini on my trip to Mexico a week back. We were talking about my Review/Profile and she mentioned I should post new pics in my bathing suit. At first I though it is always most helpful to pose in the same outfit each time I photograph myself, but honestly, I'm getting bored with my black bra and undies! And, I don't think there is that much change now since I've passed the six month mark. So....I decided to post some really fun new poses with my new bathing suit I got at Venus swimwear. I wanted to show the sitting and plank positions, because previously, if I did a plank position I could look down (as in the third image) and see HANGING SKIN everywhere! It was so unsightly! Did L. did a fantastic job with that and now I look down and see NO SKIN hanging.

I continue to work out 6-7 days a week and I work my abs twice a week with a 10 minute routine I do all on the floor (yeah, nice!).

We do think there may be a slight issue with my abdominal wall relaxing, or not maintaining its' tightness but for now we are just seeing how things go.

I am about 5 pounds less than pre surgery weight right now, which is my happy spot. The hubs and I had a GLORIOUS week in Mexico, and we ate and drank to our hearts' content, but we did work out every morning and took long walks on the beach so I think that kept my calories and weight in check. We normally do not drink alcohol much, but on this trip it was all inclusive and we were drinking at least two drinks at dinner and more at the pool and bars and dessert with every meal. I was super diligent when I got back and ate clean for 3 days straight (minimal calories) and lots of exercise and was able to keep my weight from inching up.

I am feeling great, no pains at all from anything. My scar continues to heal, I've had a couple of laser treatments done at Dr. L's office to help it remain flat. I love my belly button.

One point of note which I think I've mentioned before, is my actual waist may still be a bit larger than before I started...I still cannot tighten my old belt to its' original notch--there is a bit of poofiness below the button which I'm hoping continues to flatten a bit more over the next six months.

As always, please let me know if you have questions, but as I told my RS friend yesterday, even though it was a very difficult recovery for me, I have no regrets. It was so nice meeting you Carey!

Still regretting not doing a fat transfer to my chest though....it looks fine in this PUSH UP bathing suit top, but sans bra is a whole different ball game.....