4 weeks out - gets better every day

Sorry its taken me so long to update, life has been pretty crazy. I am almost 3 months post op now - and feeling great. I can finally say, yes, I'm SO happy I had this done. The recovery was tough. Really, really tough. Much more than I ever anticipated. I think mostly due to the muscle repair I had. But I'm so happy with the results and, for the most part, feel back to normal. I still tire a little easier than I used to, but I'm sure that's due in part to not being as active as I used to be. But trying to get back into being active. My weight has regulated to about 118, some days more depending on swelling. My swelling hasn't been as bad lately, so hopefully that portion of the recovery is done. I'm back in my normal jeans, though after all day in the low rise, my incision area sometimes gets sore. My scar is still purple-ish, but has flattened out and I hardly notice it anymore. I've added a few pics for everyone - anxious to go bikini shopping and will post those pics when I get one! Woo hoo!!

On a personal note - the kids and I moved out from the boyfriend. Was a tough decision but was the right one. We are currently staying with my parents while I job hunt. Please keep us in your prayers!! Thanks!!

I'm 4 weeks PO today! I had my month PO visit yesterday and it went well. Dr. Shaw said everything looks good and is coming along nicely. I got a cold about 4 days ago and have been sneezing and coughing (OUCH!) and I'm sore from that. But he said the incision and everything is good. The puckering is looking better, smoothing out more every day. I'm sure 6 months from now it will be much better.

An update on my person life (thank you to all who have checked on me.) I've been job hunting the past few weeks. So far no real luck. I have another interview on Friday and I'm really hoping it works out. I've found an apartment but they need me to have employment before they will approve me. So hopefully next week everything will start to work out and my kids and I will be on our way to a new life.

I'll take new pics this weekend and post. Thanks everyone!

I pulled the tape off my incision in the shower today. I've been putting it off because I felt like if I saw my incision, I'd feel like it hurt worse. And I was right! LOL! I know its all in my head though.

I really had hoped that all the stretch marks would be gone, but I know he got all of them that he could. Its already so tight I can't stand up - wouldn't want him to take anymore skin off! I'm concerned about my scar on the sides, there is quite a bit of puckering with the skin. But I'm not going to panic yet - or will try not to panic yet anyway. I know the scar is going to continue to heal and change for the next year so will try to be patient.

The swelling is still there - its annoying. I'd really like to wear jeans again, I've been living in leggings. But none of mine fit just yet. Again - trying to be patient.