41, 3 kids 5'2", 175 at pre op, and It's Time to Get Rid of the Landslide!

If I think back, from 2 to 3 months PO, I can say that there is still improvement week to week. Unfortunately my abdominal muscles are still sore. The swelling and the abdominal pain is much worse in the evening and at night when I'm sleeping. When I roll over it's a little painful, and this morning my hubbie tried to grab my waist and pull me to him, but it was pretty painful. Seems like the lipo areas are still giving me some discomfort. I'm still not comfortable sleeping on my stomach. I've always been a stomach sleeper so I'm impressed at how well I've taken to sleeping in my back. I am able to comfortably sleep on my side since about 2 weeks ago. Prior to that my boobs felt uncomfortable when I tried. I've started lifting light weights with higher reps and that causes my stomach area some discomfort and swelling but I need the exercise, and I'm not a big runner. Anyhow, I'm happy with what I see so far, but I can't wait until I feel "normal" again and can resume activities without worrying about pain associated with my activities. Still believe it's all been worth it and would do it again in a second!

So I'm 2 months PO now. I can honestly say I'm not where I thought I would be being 2 months post op. We went to Orlando for 3 nights and spent 2 days in a bikini (which just being able to wear one was nice), but the swelling is still ridiculous, especially without a girdle, and the pain when I engage my upper abs is even more ridiculous. It's a sharp, burning pain. So I couldn't actually swim either because, of course, it engages the core. There was a lazy river so at least I could walk it with my daughter. I've read about some people's recovery, and they're already running and exercising by now. Wth? There's no way for me. I have an appointment Monday to follow up, and I guess soling as everything seems fine to him, I'll just continue to be patient.

Here's my before and after pics so far. Not bad but I can't wait to start working out and see the results of my MM combined with exercise! I tried some weighted leg extensions in my machine at home Last week but it is still too soon to do anything that engages the core which is nearly everything.... I swelled really bad for about 2 days after that. I guess just walking is it for now. I've definitely noticed that sitting too long is way worse than being on my feet a lot. So those of you with office jobs beware! I had to prop my laptop on top of a couple 3 inch binders and misc boxes so I could stand and work at my desk. Happy healing!