39 years old, 4 Mega Babies Via C-Section - TT, MR, Hernia Repair & Lipo - Nov. 2014 Surgery

Over the past 10 years, I ballooned up to 205 lbs which was due to poor eating, too little exercise, and loads of stress. I have lived on a farm for 3.5 years now so lots of exercise happens naturally but poor eating and stress led to T2 diabetes, all around crappy labs, being uncomfortable in my skin, etc.

On 4/1/24 I was 205 lbs. I have changed my lifestyle and eating habits, begun intermittent fasting, and taking needed supplements. As of 7/7/24, I weigh 169 lbs. almost what I weighed on surgery day. (166 lbs). I reversed the diabetes within a few weeks and everything is trending better. Goal is 155 lbs by year end. 145 would be great, but at almost 50 years old, I’ll be happy with 155. Here are new pics of my much older body.

Hmm. I've gained 10 pounds post surgery due partially to my thyroid being out of whack post surgery and partially to real life interfering with regular exercise. Ugh.

I nursed my eldest child through the flu and pneumonia for 3 weeks and now I and my 8 year old have the flu. Not our healthiest month. On the plus side, I'm sure I'm losing at least a couple pounds.
I still have the upper abdomen bulge from before the weight gain, so I'm wondering if a revision might be in order.

Definitely better that what I started with. While perfection isn't s worthy goal, I am not sure I'm satisfied with the end result just yet. If I can get the extra weight off, I'll have a better idea.

The scars have all healed well. I'm pleased with my doctor, just want to see me at 160 lb before I decide on revision.

At the moment, I would be happy to quit having violent coughing interspersed with raging fevers!

It's 10.5 weeks since my tummy tuck and liposuction surgery. I'm doing well.

- no restrictions any more
- can lift my 5 year old easily
- no pain along scar and scar is flattening nicely
- upper and sore and seem to spasm, esp when I first wake up or move after lying down a while; seizes up tight as a rock and not comfortable; deep breathing helps
- still using 3m brown paper tape on scar per surgeon until 4 months post op; when I change tape every week, I leave it off a day and treat with an essential oil concoction because the tape is drying
- happy with scar and belly button
- flanks still hurt from lipo esp after sleeping or resting a while; moving and being active helps a ton
- Mons is still ridiculously large. Not sure it's just swelling , but we will see.
- upper abs are now more swollen than anything. Under bb is very flat. This looks like an alien
- have not re-established a good workout routine and need to make this a top priority
- too many cookies/treats between Christmas and the month of birthdays (Jan.) means I lost zero pounds, but I haven't gained

I hope everyone here is doing well. I'm happy overall, but want the upper ab issue gone along with the last 15-20 lbs!