Finally! At Almost 50! - New York, NY

**8 Wks PO** New pics. I've been experiencing some "spitting stitches". Had to go twice to the ps's ofc to have them removed. Not a big deal. Just a pain in the butt. Feeling ok, though still not 100%. I think (hoping!!) I am still swelling. Especially, if I am more active and on my feet a lot.

**POD 35** BB pic. Saw ps last Thurs for 4 wk PO appt. He was very pleased with my healing so far. I told him I wasn't happy with how my BB looks and he kinda "pffft!" me. He said we will see how it looks in June when I see him again. I definitely see a difference since I first really saw it. But, it seems to me like maybe an inner stitch didn't hold. You can see the outer scar being a circle, yet, it looks triangular. Otherwise, he lifted all restrictions but told me to "listen" to my body. I haven't been able to give up my binder completely. In fact, it was too big so I cut it at the seam, and removed about 6 inches, then resewed it back together. Fits great again! I put it on when I go to bed and take it off whenever I get dressed to go out in the morning (sometimes afternoon).

**POD 28** NEW PICS. I am finally feeling close to normal again in terms of energy. I have been able to go out shopping and walk around for a couple of hours. I've been tending more to meals (not gourmet, but edible), my kids, even went to a PTA fundraiser last week. Haven't gotten as far as house cleaning or laundry though. I thinks that's due to lack of desire, more than lack of ability. LOL! Like most of you, by day's end I am sore and swollen. Then I am back in my reliable old recliner for the evening. Took a few new pics today with my cute new panties. Still swollen (or at least I hope it's swelling!!), but, pleased all the same. My arms are pretty uncomfortable though. They seem to be healing ok, but, the scars feel like they are burning or pinching all the time. Seeing ps tomorrow for 4 wk PO appt. Looking forward to seeing what he has to say.