Mom of 3, 5'3" / 147lbs, Runner andHeavy Weight Lifter - TT, BA (No Lift), Lipo to Hips

I got my last 2 drains out yesterday - FINALLY! Of course I'm the person who has to keep their drains in for what seems like an eternity! I got all of that sticky stuff off of my body too and I love my results even more now. I got excited and tried on one of my swimsuits that I purchased specifically for after I had my procedure. I haven't worn a bikini in over 11 years! I am happy with what I see now and I think I will really love everything once I am able to get back into the gym. I added some updated pics. My scar looks a little dark, but that's due to the lighting in the bathroom. It's more of a darkish pink color as of right now.

First off, let me say that I swore up and down that I wouldn't have a "boo-hoo, why did I do this" moment during recovery and I almost did last night! I was bummed that my implants haven't dropped yet, worried that my stomach and swelling won't fully go down, so I won't be 100% happy in the end. Thank goodness my husband reassured me that I will super happy once it's all over and he pulled me out of my mini-funk.

I woke up this morning and am looking pretty flat! I know this won't last all day, but it's nice to see after how I felt yesterday. My drains were really low this morning and for the past couple days, so I am very optimistic that they will pull them today. I have a picture from this morning, but I still have the sticky stuff on me. I tried some different things at home, but this stuff is stubborn! My ps said they have something to take it off, so I'll get that from him today when I see him. Fingers crossed they take these damn drains out! I know it will hurt because my other ones did, but at this point, I don't even care. Kind of similar to going into labor - at one point, you just want the kid out, pain be damned! Haha

Happy healing ladies and I will update later today after my appt!

My mom came to help all of last week, so I did nothing but rest. Two of my drains came out last week, but I still have two more in. They should come out this Friday, if I can manage to stay put and rest. My nurse said the more active I am, the more I'll drain. I was up all weekend helping with my kids and was draining too much. Lesson learned - I really want these out, so I'll park by butt on the couch until Friday!

I'm walking straight for the most part, but am hunched again by the evening. Who knew walking straight was SO tiring?!? My bandages were removed yesterday and my belly button won't look weird. I was so worried about it. I have a pic to post, but just ignore the sticky black adhesive. I am still trying to get all of that off. I get to start Spanx after my drains are off and I think the extra support will be really nice!