Tummy Tuck No Lipo 4'10'' 113lb - Pittsburgh, PA

I wanted at tt since I had my son in 2008 and finally got it done after years of procrastinating and debating on having another child. Decided no more children for us so I decided i am doing it:) I was not really nervous at all until i got in the hospital the day of surgery. I think that is because i have wanted it for so long it was just like yeah im doing this.
When I woke up for the general I was groggy and didnt do anything but sleep the day and night i was in the hospital. Going home and the car ride was a little uncomfortable. Once home I slept in a recliner walked to the bathroom and slept. The first three days i had so much anxiety over getting up, having a bowel movement and my breathing that i was like why did i do this to myself? I took the percocet 2 tabs q4 around the clock the first two days and they made me so sick nauseated, hot flashes, dizzy and absolutely no appetite. day two night i just took tylenol and since then have only been taking tylenol 2 500mg q6hr. This has made the experience much better because those first days i wanted to rewind and take it all back...it wasn't pain either that made me feel this way it was the percocet im pretty sure. I have never really taken pain meds like that before so that is why im guessing. My drains were in for 5 days and let me tell you i hated them just because they were irritating. Day 5 I got them out..once again anxiety the whole time i was waiting for the ps. Once he came in and took them out i felt so much better. The drains coming out did not hurt either just felt weird.
Since the drains have been out it has been so much better. I walk straighter but still need to work on it i try. Most mornings i feel great and walk almost straight perfectly but as the day goes on and swelling starts i become more bent over and less comfortable. I have been sleeping on my sides and rotating at night. It isnt bad but i used to love my sleep and now im up early every morning just ready to get out of bed. I sleep just not so comfortably.
Overall I am so far happy with getting the tt done and feel better about myself. I just cant wait to move normally again and be able to do activites like biking etc. I still feel like i move with kitten gloves on like i use my arms to get out of bed and bend down and sit etc. I think i could move normally i am just scared any advice anyone? How long before you just got out bed normally or rolled around normally?

One concern i currently have is that my scar currently cant be hidden with any undies or bathing suits i have:( It seems really higher than i thought it would be. This could partially be my fault because i told my ps i didnt plan on wearing a bikini, but truth is i just didnt think the tt would look this good:) I still have stretch marks but i might venture out in a bikini one day. does anyone know if it will go lower when swelling decreases or is it just going to be like this? I will also post my post op pics so far as well. I still have glue and ink on me so...and the pics are lousy quality from my phone. but you will get the idea. Lots of swelling by the end of the day. I took two walks today around the block which is total of 1 mile so im happy:)

So today I had class for the first time so had to sit all day 8hrs and walk occasionally to cafe etc..went okay. I havent really had any pain in days and havent even been taking tylenol..some reason on my way home though i was exhausted and teary driving when someone cut in front of me etc..i dont know just an emotional day i guess..feeling okay now that im home..also lots of swelling today for some reason. I am getting a new camera tomorrow so will update with good pics then.