Baggy Skin Sack About to Get Tightened Up

Hey all, been a hectic couple of weeks with Christmas parties and my daughter adopting two boys this past week. So been hyper focused on getting through all of that and still taking care of the slowly shedding bloat and scabs.
Got a number of pictures, progress is evident. I think I'll need a little touch up here and there- as doc and I discussed. When you start with a tree and you're making a toothpick I guess you start with a chainsaw and finish with a file. BUT I AM SUPER AMAZED AND PLEASED.
Pain: since surgery I've taken a pain pill maybe 8 times. Saturday was one of those after an 18 hour day, up on my feet most of them. Really pleased pain has been a very minor issue considering the vast amount of reupholstering done.
Appetite has come back, so having to keep that in check more. I also started back a lower key version of my workout routine which helps that troll of binging under better control. Weight still 10 pounds less than pre-op weight - sitting at 161 (I'm 5'11").
Body shape- having a waist is a new experience. Having hips is new too. In other words, clothes fit sooo very different and having to get used to this and change up things. People are asking WTF is going on?? I'm like a Cheshire Cat on that question.
Moving about and doing things like groceries- getting [RS bleep] out of the back of the car getting easier, and not feeling 9-1/2 months pregnant any more. I've started back on light weight training, barre class and light cardio. I'm taking a few days off of work this week and will spend my energy on some harder cardio!
Overall thoughts- dr fisher is a master of post-MWL plastics. I'm so very happy that I had the surgery, and the coat and challenges are fully worth it. If you are bothered by your baggy skin or frustrated that exercise isn't toning up your body, this may very well be your answer.

Wow. Well the first thing is in no way was I prepared to have the body I have now. I've never had this body. I kinda feel like my head is attached to a foreign body. I have shared a few pics with a few close friends and they. Are. Shocked. I'm shocked. If you are reading this Nd wonder if you nreLly need/deserve/n do this, DO THIS. I cannot express in words what it is like to see a picture of my back without skin rolls, back boobs, side boobs. This weekend I made THE trip to Victoria's Secret. Girlfriends, I am ecstatic. I can actually both a) buy a bra here, but b) it fits amazingly well, and c) the underwear fit.
The dark side of recovery: I am typically a no stop till you drop person. Ummmm no. Now, granted , it's only 19 days since surgery, so really not bad. I'm driving, shopping, working, walking a few miles a day, doing holiday stuff. But. I am not the unstoppable person yet. Obviously thT will come back.
Not working out and eating healthy; well, honestly, wearing the sausage casing all the time does really prevent me from wanting to eat much. I can't imagine eating a big meal in this damn thing. Waves of nausea overcome me thinking about it....
the sausage suit- it and I have a detente. I've agreed to allow it to make me feel conscious of every inch of my skin as long as it continues to compress my scars for optimal healing. Thus far we concur. Although a suspect a coup is in the works.
Sleep: what is this sleep you speak of... I take ambien, and have since menopause a few years ago. The last two weeks of sleep primarily on my back has been not so conducive to my usual 7 hours of drug induced slumber.more like 5. I suppose this is a combination of still working out the perioperative medications, the lack of exercise, the minor aches and pains associated with the incisions, and the lack of sex.
Sex: I've not been advised about this particular topic, but having been warned sternly by a different surgeon than mine I've abstained. My spouse is not thrilled about this, but thus far is patient. Well, not quite accurate. He's kindly co-abstaining.

So. I think I've covered the complications. If you are contemplating having major body overhaul, do it. BUT- eT great nutrition at least 3 months before surgery. Get your whole body in good shape before surgery. Do your research. By that I mean, talk to a lot of people. Ask a lot of questions. Ask yourself a lot of questions. Like, when do I have a period of time I will be able to do jack [RS bleep]? MKe sure you have the finances not just for the surgery but also for the post op stuff, like compression garments, new clothes, nursing assistance and other things you may not expect.
Ok, enough for now peeps. Hope your evening finds you well, happy and healthy!

We got home Wednesday night, and gradually got everything unpacked and put up. Starting to get a reasonably organized way to assemble the compression outfit. I find it much more comfortable to wear it with both a snug fitting thin undershirt and underwear. The particular one I have has a non-compression breast area, do also
Need to wear a soft bra to wear as well.
Energy level improving , walked over 2 miles today. Some swelling tonight just above lower abdominal Incision. Here are a few pics taken yesterday AM, progress!