Thought About This for 15 Years, Now I Can Hardly Wait - Mountlake Terrace, WA

These pictures were taken at exactly 6 weeks. The swelling has gotten much much better. However, if I run or drink soda it comes back with a vengeance. I still have pants that don't fit from before. I'd hoped to drop a pant size or two like some ladies posted but no such luck yet. My big complaint is I'm still extremely sensitive, sore where the liposuction was done, as in husband can't touch without me yelping and twisting away. I'm sure this, like the swelling, will fade in time. Good luck ladies and lots of patience.

So far I have coughed, sneezed, and now spent a night throwing up. My poor tummy, but it wasn't as awful as I thought it'd be. I look smaller, and weigh 160.8 -I started at 172, but none of my pants fit. They are literally 4 " from button to hole. I'm super swollen from waist to lady parts. I'm hoping this passes sooner than later. I can only imagine the difference when the swelling does go down. I'll be one hot mama! It Post Op Day 10, I'm walking 30 minutes a day and helping with usual household chores. In truth, I could probably do everything I usually does but my husband is helping and I'll take that as long as it lasts :) I start back to work on Tuesday. I'm unsure what I'll wear as I'm in a binder from shoulders to ankles. I'm hoping it will warm up so I can wear dresses. Otherwise it may be yoga pants and sweaters. For now, my focus is NO MIGRAINES. I had one yesterday and the day before which caused me to be sick to my tummy.

I had dreaded getting my drains out since I first discussed tummy tucks. So much so, I took a Xanax last night and this morning. I get to my appointment and the nurse takes off the garment to my lady parts. Then she snips the stich, says breathe in, and.... nothing. I felt nothing except embarrassment over being so nervous. My second drain was more attached so a little owie on the wiggling loose, then one two three...and nothing. It was wonderful ladies. Now the stitch removal around my belly button was a bit more pinch and owner but it was over in less than five minutes. No tears were she'd and I'm now drain free.

In other news, I took my first shower. It was splendid. My belly still feels number but yet it itches. As you can see in the pics, I'm very, very swollen, but underneath the puff is a beautiful shape...so I'm told. I just see bruises and puffiness.

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