One year post TT

How quickly time flies...
Yep! It has been a year sine my TT and BL. I am pleased with how things are and although not perfect, it is a massive improvement!
I am still battling with losing the last 14-21 lbs... my body doesn't seem to want to play the game and regardless of what I do the scale doesn't budge (been following the 5:2 diet since May 12). I am exercising regularly now, which has really helped; it is a lot easier to exercise without the apron! I am doing a range of activities from insanity, to Curves, to walking and swimming... just to keep it varied and because I can! I am a clothes size smaller, currently in a UK 12, so I can't really complain.

I have no issues at this stage; no pain or discomfort. I feel a little swelling at the end of some days, but I think this is normal swelling and not related to the TT.
I am not 100% flat, there is still a little 'lip' and I don't think this will go now. I am disappointed by this, but it isn't the end of the world. My surgeon said he could get rid of it but I would have to pay... I have to weigh up whether it is worth the money? If I had 'spare' cash, I would book myself in tomorrow, but I don't!
I would love to get my bat wings done now I have seen the improvement but again, the cost stops me... I need a lottery win...lol!

If you are thinking of getting this procedure done, I would recommend it - it really has changed my whole outlook and improved my confidence. Keep your expectations real and do your research.

I'm adding some recent pics. although there isn't much difference from the 6 mths ones. You can defo see the lip that I don't like but it is cover with knickers!
Looks like this is me!

It has been a while since I updated, even though I try to pop on and have a read.

I am now 6 1/2 mths post TT and things are good. I'm pretty much back to normal now in all areas of life and that is a great feeling - only now I have more confidence because I feel a whole lot better about myself. Funny what getting rid of a bit of skin does isn't it?!
As regards the TT; I still swell - some days are worse that others, but by the evening there is a difference; it isn't as painful as before, but can be uncomfortable - not always though.
I am a lot flatter than in the beginning, but not as flat as I hoped as there is a little 'bump' in the middle of my scar; almost like a lip - I'll post a pic. Does anyone else have this? I don't like it to be honest. However, around my hip area is lovely and flat, almost smooth ... lol!
I mentioned the 'bump' to my surgeon at my last check up and he said it was still water swelling where my scar is. Because the scar is still red/pink the water will collect there and it should get better as the scar fades and heals so the water can pass through again. Overall, he was pleased with the way my tummy was looking.
He said to wait until the New Year and if I wanted it corrected he could do it but it would cost - no figures were mentioned. I can't afford the cost of another op! I will see how it goes. He did say that he could correct the small dog ear though, again, I'll see how it goes.
As far as size goes I am in a UK 14-12 now as I was around the 3 mth mark, so no real change there - the 14s are bigger though. I have managed to lose a little weight, and I continue to eat clean as I am trying to get rid of more; say 14- 21lbs so a far bit to go until I get to a reasonable goal weight.

I went on holiday to Turkey in the summer - seems so long ago now! - and wore a bikini for the first time in nearly 20 years! That felt good! This is gonna sound weird but I didn't feel as if everyone was staring at my 'fat' body! Previous holidays I hated wearing any kind of swim suit as I just felt horrible and I was paranoid that people were staring and laughing at me... although realistically I know this was not happening it was still there in my head. This year this didn't happen and it really did feel great to have the sun on my tummy!

I am still going to Curves and feeling the benefits. The exercises are doing me good and I feel firmer all over... I can now do the plank for just over a minute! Yey me! Also when I walk/jog there is no wiggle from the middle (still wiggle from the butt and legs though .. lol) and that is great and I feel 'lighter' on my feet. My back is a lot better too now the extra has gone from the front.
My surgeon has cleared me for all ab work, just take it easy and steady and he has also cleared me to go back to the boxing gym, again I have to take it easy and build up slowly. My daughter wants to come with me too, which should be fun!

As regards to the BL, the boys are fab! I didn't have any implants because it wasn't size I was after it was shape. And the shape is great - nipples facing north where they should be...lol. Scarring is really good and healing well - better than the TT to be honest. They have softened a little and look very natural. There is a slight difference between the two, but me and my hubs are the only ones who will see it and it doesn't really bother me.

So, all-in-all things are good! Not as flat as I'd like but a million times better than before and without sounding like a drama queen, this really has had a positive impact on my life; not only physically but psychologically too.

To all the newbies and pre TT - be prepared for the ride of your life.

Ooops, pressed update too early.

So, as you can see, the swelling really has kicked back in and is really messing with my head. I am gonna wear my CG in bed for the next couple of nights and I will probably put it on through part of the day too - it does get uncomfortable when I am this swollen.
It is a little depressing when I look at the wk 12 photos - it feels like I am going backwards - I prefer the week 6 ones! I've seen ladies go for a TT looking like I do now, at wk 12! I really hope things improve cos I can't afford a revision!