30, Mom of 2 & Can't believe I have my body back - Port Saint Lucie, FL

Sorry it's been so long since my last update. Life has been flying by. I have been back in the gym since 6 weeks po. I took it real slow the first 2 weeks and started back running and doing weights regularly last week. My chest and stomach were very tight at the beginning but now they stay pretty relaxed during my workouts. Something I found interesting is that with the cold weather my chest and tummy muscles tighten up more than when its warm. I am lifting my 30lb and 40lb kids just fine. My belly button still is a little tight but I have been sticking a cottonball in it and that seems to be helping. My breasts still get some sharp nerve pains here and there. The left nipple has more sensation than the right but I'm not too concerned. I still wear an underwire free bra and a binder during the day. At night it varies based on how swollen I am.

So I made it through Christmas and seeing my in-laws without anyone noticing what changed. That is exactly what I wanted. I tried on so many outfits before I packed just to make sure nothing showed off the new figure too much.

I had my 4 week po doc visit last week and everything is looking good. My scars are doing well and my doc does not want me using any scar treatments. I just rub moisturizing lotion over my scars twice a day. Once my stomach lossens up he will actually be taking off the rest of my tattoo which I am looking forward to. I am cleared for just about all activity with exception of abs. I can start that next week. I still wear my cg and some type of bra 24/7 since I do still swell by the end of the day. Other than that I do feel pretty much like myself and am back to full participation with taking care of the kids. Hope everyone had a great holiday and has a happy new year!

I cannot believe it has been 3 weeks already. My incisions are looking good and overall I am feeling pretty good. I do still have swelling at the end of the day and even now wake up with swelling in my flanks but it's nothing too bad. I am starting to sleep on my sides so I contribute the flank swelling to that. I went to the gym last night and did 20 minutes of slow walking and then attempted to stair stepper but only lasted 5 minutes. So I went to a seated bike and did 2 miles at a slow pace. Felt great to be doing something. I called my doc for a refill on muscle relaxers, this makes 3 scripts for those. We have had a cold front for a few days and my boobs and tummy hurt more when its cold. I have some annoying stitches that pop out along my incision too but i just clip them back and wait for the rest to dissolve. I am wearing my first normal work pants and shirt outfit since surgery and I even got a compliment on my shape. That made my day.
I also purchased another cg and really like this one for tighter clothes and when I need a little more flexibility since there is no boning.