4 weeks post op, new pics

4 weeks: ALL THE THINGS I LOVE
My compression garment... ahhhhhh. At night I like to wear it over my nightgown instead of directly on my skin.
My hospital bed... ahhhhhhh I tried sleeping in my own bed one night, not good. The hospital bed is being picked up next week, and that will be the end of a chapter in this story. I will go through hospital bed withdrawl.
Silicone sheeting... ahhhhhh. Supposedly this works, so why not try it. It can only help and doesn't hurt to try it. What I like most is it is a barrier between the incision and clothing / CG. I feel protected.
Working out... ahhhhhh I am finally starting to walk on a treadmill for 15-20 minutes.
Walking without being hunched over. I started walking fully upright a couple of days ago, never thought I'd get to this point.
My body! I am really liking the results. I'm finally getting used to the new me :)

Thanks Lynda for the reminder to post :) I can't believe it has been only a couple of weeks (technically 17 days). Here's what i did this week.
12 days post op - worked a full day from home
13 days- worked full day at office. I felt great, almost standing straight. I went shopping for two hours after work. Tried sleeping in my regular bed. I really tried but finally went back into my hospital bed... ahhhhh...
14 days - took it easy in the morning and went to office in the afternoon. Then took my cat to the vet.
15 days - wow, feeling so good.... Worked all day in the office (about 10 hrs) and then went out to eat for dinner with the family.
16 days - I was TIRED!!! I never had problems with swelling, but my upper abs were feeling like I did 500 situps. All week I wasn't too careful standing, sitting.... I just walked a little hunched and slower than usual. Stupid me! I was hoping I didn't hurt myself by doing too much this week. Yesterday I took it easy in bed much of the day, not wanting to use my abs at all!
Today - again, took it really easy this morning, laid around the house doing nothing. I took some pics (will upload soon) and am going to try my hardest to continue taking it easy. I feel as though the surgery was so long ago and I could just go out and run a 5k. It's hard for me to hold back and remember I'm still healing. I actually feel lazy!! And bored. I was looking at my iris that I didn't divide, thinking "I wonder if I could use a shovel yet?" Hahaha.

I'm still very happy with the results. If faced with the decision again, I would do it in a heartbeat. I love my cupcakes, completely exceeded my expectations. Still getting used to my tummy, however. I don't know why. I think I'm in a denial stage, I just can't believe the transformation. I love looking at my tummy but can't believe that it's MINE.

I took a pic of my CG. I love that thing. I have two, both from my PS. I'm curious what others' CGs look like. If you post a pic of your CG, let me know so I can take a look.

THREATEN THEM WITH YOUR BELLY BUTTON

Me: "Wanna see my belly button? It has stitches all around it."
7 year old son: "sure!"
(show him my bb, expecting a response like COOOOOOOL)
Son: "Yuck, gross! Mom why did you show that to me?!?!"

The next morning:
Son, who was angry at his little sis: "Mom, show HER your belly button!"
Me: "I'm thinking that is not a good idea anymore."
Son: "No fair!! How come you show ME your bb and she doesn't have to see it?!?"
And he cried because I didn't subject her to the same torture.

Now when they fight I threaten them: "I'm still hurting, and I can prove it. Do I need to show you my bb again?" Then they are instantly well behaved.

Works every time :)