Lower Body Lift

So sorry I haven't posted an update, I can't believe its already been 8 months! Things are going well, with the exception that I gained a few pounds. Nothing major (5-8 pounds), but I am not as lean as I was right after the surgery. And I've had relaxing on my thighs and butt, but I attribute that to the extra weight. I'm working really hard to get back to where I was, and I'm doing great with my current exercise/diet program. My body is changing everyday, and the best part is my butt...it is lifting and shaping wonderfully, and I know the surgery helped it respond so great to squatting and exercise in general. I don't swell nearly as much, and my stomach remains flat. I love it! I will keep this short and sweet in order to post all my updated pics...

All is going well! I started using scar fx silicone strips a couple of weeks ago and I've noticed my scars flattening out more and lightening up a lot in certain spots. I've had more swelling than I was used to, and I attribute that to my not so healthy diet on the weekends. I've been splurging a little too much and feel/see the swelling every time! I know I've said it 100 times on here, but a clean, healthy low sodium diet is crucial to minimal swelling! I've lived it first hand and don't know why doctors don't stress this enough. Anyhow, I'm back to regular workouts and jogging. I will be running a 5K this weekend. I've gained a little weight and really love how it's gone mostly to my booty (something I used to dread) but now I'm filling out my pants that were fitting me loose, but in a good way. I'm not sure if the gain is a combination of splurging too often and weight training (lots of squats), but I love the shape my new booty has taken. It's not as weird shaped and flat as it was right after surgery. My thighs are still not as smooth as I would've liked, but they're tons better than before and seem to be improving with my workouts. They look thick yet fit, and I'm able to wear short workout shorts and I'm loving that!! I do my workouts in my garage though (don't know if I'd have the same confidence in public with the really short shorts lol. But hey, it's a start. And a dream come true to even be able to wear stuff like that and not gross out with myself! Overall everything is going great and I feel so fortunate to have gone through all this without any problems or setbacks. I will update again next month after my 3 month post op appt.