32, 2 kids, 4'9" and 90#'s....Babies wrecked me but my Dr. saved me! Diastasis Recti is awful!

I feel as if my swelling has gone down an insane amount from 3 weeks ago. I am still a little swollen at the site where Dr. McGee went in to do the lipo (right above my almost removed tattoo). However, I am not sure if the swelling is from my tattoo removal process or the lipo (maybe both). Also, my belly button has started to become more of an "inny". Finding the right swim suit has been a journey but I figure it'll be easier next summer when my scar is faded. I love my breasts...and so does my husband. In fact, he can't keep his hands off of them. :) I'm not complaining about that! I did want to share that I feel as if my labia majora is swollen and appears to show through swim bottoms. It is certainly higher and tighter. I have been sure to wear swim bottoms with patterns or a skirt to hide the issue. I am hoping this is just temporary. Again, my husband seems to like it. ;) I just had a follow up with McGee and my before and after photos were a stunner! I was shocked! I follow up with him again in 6 months. I can't wait to see what I look like then. Hoping the holidays don't affect my girth as I really like to eat turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, etc....Is it weird that I am already salivating 3 months in advance?

Well, it has been amazing these past few weeks. I am feeling much better and the soreness in my abdomen is completely gone. I still have quite a bit of numbness in my flank area from the lipo but it improves each day. My scars are really starting to fade into a nice pink color rather than deep purple. My nipples are soooo, soooo very sensitive. I consider that a good thing considering in the past I felt nothing there. I have been working out and resuming pre-surgery activities. Working out has been strange because I can't push my body like I'd like but I am trying. I've even been taking the jetski out and riding hard doing 180 degree turns and jumping wakes. Swimming is still a bit of a challenge as I can feel my tummy stretch a bit too much. I have been wearing 2 piece swimsuits out to the lake (we are big lake people in the family) and it still takes some getting use to. I feel like I have the lines or striations on my belly from the pulling. I am sure those will dissipate with time but I'd like to see them gone. I feel very confident clothed. I had a closet purge and got rid of all of the old baggy shirts and pants/shorts that were too large. I was wearing a size 3 or 5 on the bottom and I found out, to my complete surprise, that I am an actual 0!!! I had no idea I could even wear a size 0. I have been slowly buying form fitting tanks and maxi skirts and feels good not to hide behind baggy clothes. I'm feeling great and almost at 100%. The photos are not the greatest and apologize for that. My camera was not cooperating due to the lighting.

Well, I had to call my Dr. yesterday late in the evening. I have a small mass where my breastbone meets my abdomen and it REALLY hurts. They called me in some xanax to relieve the pain. On another note, I have a stomach bug and have been vomiting like crazy. The xanax relieved the spasms but makes me just so darn tired. So, I went in today and the mass appears to be a blood clot. So, nothing too serious and I was told to massage it daily (hurts like HELL). However, things are still in place and there is no real need for worry. But let me tell you how I got here: So, my husband and I decided to have "relations." Not the boring kind...the kind that makes you think about it for days to come. Apparently, I tweaked something in that moment of bliss. Now, my hubby is too scared that he'll hurt me. I have assured him that we have the "go" on future endeavors but we need to tone it down. The massage technique is working but it hurts like mad! So, for all of you wondering when and if it is possible...it is but take it easy. Refrain from feeling like a lioness with a flat belly and awesome boobs. Soft and slow. Trust me, this hurts like a beast. Photos to follow soon. For all of you ladies that feel frisky: hold that high horse and take it easy. Laundry is easier than sex at the moment and that is saying a lot! ;)