Loving the New Look

I haven't posted since week 7 because I haven't had substantial chances. Will post my 9 week photos in a few days. In all I have lost 2.5" on my waist. I've had to take in the waist of some of my pre TT clothes. The numbness hasn't improved as much as before and it's mainly in area below my belly button. Still getting much swelling by the afternoon. I'm attributing it to the increased activity such as biking, walking and several minutes of jogging on the treadmill. Still wearing my binder when at home. I read on this website that the scar is the worst at 8/9 weeks, so I'm looking forward to the improvement. So at almost 9 weeks, my biggest complaint would be the afternoon swelling.

POD week 7. At my 6 week Dr visit I was given the ok to discontinue wearing my binder. My happiness was short lived because I spend most of my days wearing it. Without it, by mid day my swelling begins to return. Of course it's not like week 3, but after waking up to a near flat stomach, it's very disappointing. On the up side, more feeling is returning and I'm able to walk several miles a day. This week I even jogged a minute or two. First thing in the morning I am able to see two indentations below my breast. Some abdominal definition. I'm back to losing patience. I can't wait to be flat from morning to end. In the mean time I'm focusing on my walking.

POD 6 weeks and 2 days. Yea! Dr gave me the ok to discontinue wearing my binder. He said many women continue wearing it when feeling bloated. I wore mine at evening and night the last two days. My Dr gave me the ok to exercise with the exception of crunches and stretching of the abdomen. My energy has returned 100% and I'm looking forward to hiking and biking. Yesterday I wore a bikini out in public. Boy did I feel so wonderful. My husband complimented me several times. I am super happy with the results in spite of the swelling. I think the swelling is about 75% gone (at least first thing in the morning) I never thought I'd get to this stage in my recovery. Recent surgeries, you will be there soon enough. Look at all the after pictures and no you will be there too!