Full Tummy Tuck, No Muscle Repair, No Lipo - Ontario, CA

Well not much to share again. Saw my PS yesterday and everything is still good, no need for another follow up until the 6 month mark in February.

I ran for the first time a couple of weeks back and swelled up quite a bit, otherwise my swelling, while still there, is pretty tolerable. However, I am SO ready to hit the three month mark and see most of the swelling subside on a more permanent basis - here's hoping it actually does! My PS confirmed that I am still in fact pretty swollen around my lower abdomen/incision and it is not just my crazy imagination. Still working out regularly but eating hasn't been as great as usual. As happy as I am with the results, having this has really made me focus on other flaws even more, not always a good thing. Oh well, it is what it is. Have attached photos from a couple of different days to show the difference in swelling from day to day.

So I'm 2 days shy of 7 weeks having passed from my surgery. The last 3 weeks have flown by, and that was around the last time I did an update. So what's happened since then? Not a whole lot. Everything is progressing as it should be, at least it seems that way. I am now working out regularly 5-6 days a week doing pretty much everything except high intensity/impact cardio. I haven't started jogging yet, though I've been given clearance to do so, so that is my goal for this week...starting slow of course. This past week I started doing medium intensity cardio (I don't know what else to call it!) and it didn't feel too uncomfortable...I definitely was a bit more swollen than usual afterwards though.

Otherwise, it's crazy to think I'm already half way through swell hell. Which I think (hopefully) the worst is over with. Last night I put on a pair of jeans that were snug before surgery (though I still would have been comfortable enough to wear them out) - anyway, now they fit perfectly. Needless to say I'm happy I did that because when all you look at is your swelling all the time, your brain starts to play tricks on you. I was sure I was getting bigger! Apart from that, the only thing I really struggle with is my incision. Like the swelling, I find I have good days and bad. Some days I look at it and think that it's healing well...other days I just want it to be done already! But it's all part of the process, right. Still putting my cream (cicaplast by La Roche Posay) on twice daily. I've included a close-up picture to show progress on the incision...the pleating is still going down thank goodness.

Anyway, that's all for now. Still loving reading everyone else's stories...great motivation!

So yesterday officially marked 4 weeks since my TT. After a very slow first two weeks, the last two weeks went by much quicker!

Saw my PS Monday - he said my incision looks great, which for now I cannot disagree. Also my swelling seems to keep going down, but it's definitely still there. Haven't had any discomfort in days and am sleeping on my stomach quite a bit. After a 4 week hiatus, I was finally able to work out for the first time yesterday...it felt amazing!! PS said I can pretty much do anything, just use my discretion and stop if I need a break. Luckily I went through the workout without any problems :) also, I didn't swell too bad afterwards! My workout consisted of all strength training though, no cardio yet.

So now it is just a matter of getting through the next 2 months of swelling! Oh and the pleating seems to keep getting better too. My next appointment isn't for another 6 weeks, but will update with pics before then.