My Tummy Tuck Journey - UK - Norwich, GB

Not been on here much lately to update, just stalked others who are in the same boat lol. I'm nearly 5 weeks since my tt and muscle repair. In the mornings it's like nothing ever happened but by the evenings I'm stupidly swollen and a bit stiff after sitting for a while and a little hunched over. Surgeon told me that if you have had surgery due to weight loss then your likely to swell worse (great). Due to the small opening and infection I was signed off work another 2 weeks. So by the time I go back it will 6 weeks and 2 days post op. I really needed that time! Getting in and out of the car is not fun but driving is ok. I was so naive thinking I would be back to work after 2 and a half weeks! Here's my latest comparisons..

Just got back from my GP and he confirmed I have a small infection. I have a 1cm opening in my scar and all this green puss is coming out. It's so disgusting. He didn't clean or dress it etc just prescribed antibiotics and said we are going to hit it hard with strong pills and monitor it. I've emailed my surgeon a pic and what my gp said but no reply yet. Gutted I've taken a step back.

Was able to take steri strips off and shower again today. I have to leave them off to let the air to it for 2 days then re-dress with steri strips. Feeling so much more happier about my scar etc. I can see most of now the scab is off and it's so thin! Just the horrible sticky mess from the dressings that's making it look worse than it is! Still very stiff by the end of each day and not quite standing upright STILL! Be 3 weeks tomorrow! Hubby goes back offshore on Tuesday so I'm back to doing everything which I'm not looking forward to! Onwards and upwards!