Tummy tuck - New York, NY

I had to update because I saw the Dr. yesterday for the last time. She is graduating and leaving in a couple of weeks. Luckily, it worked out perfectly because I am now 9 weeks post op and healing well. My only small issue is that my belly button isn't healing as well as it could. She told me I need to be massaging the scars. I had a couple of spots on my belly button that would bleed and then scab over when I massaged it, so I stopped. All of the spots healed, so yesterday I decided to massage again. The doctor said to really pinch hard and I did, but the belly button incision started to bleed again:( I will email her to see what she thinks I should do about this. Otherwise, everything is eating really well and I am thrilled with my results! It is funny how you forget how bad things were before surgery after a while... Well, I was reminded yesterday when she showed me my before & afters! Wow! What a drastic change. I can't believe I was carrying all that extra skin and fat around!! She gave me copies of the before & afters she took. I had to post them because they are so drastic. Whenever I have a day when I feel bad about myself I'm gonna pull these out to remind me how much better off I am! Keep in mind that I am still swollen and the "afters" were taken at 9 weeks post op:)

Bought a bikini. Not sure if I feel comfortable in it. You can still see some stretch marks. I'm going to try self tanner or dermablend makeup to see if I can cover them up.

I went shopping over the weekend. I decided I need to get a few tops that are more form fitting to show off my new shape. Everything I own is blousy or a-line to hide the tummy. I have always dreaded t-shirt season because they never flattered me. I would always have a tough time finding t-shirts that didn't cling to my belly and then the ones in larger sizes were always too long on me. Well, it is not a problem anymore! Not only can I wear a t-shirt without any bulges, but I am now in a size small!! I grabbed a pair of jean caris to try on too in a 10 (I used to be a 12). That was too big, so I went for the 8... There was still some room, so I thought, what the heck, I'll try the 6! They fit! I have not been able to wear a size 6 in probably 15 years and I am still swolle! I feel really motivated to get back on my diet and get as healthy as I can. I finally feel confident in my own body for the first time in my life. In case I haven't mentioned it, this was worth it! worth it! worth it!