CAUTION- Hot chick!!!! 3 month update

Hello RealSelf Family

Well it's been 3 months since my Tummy Tuck and I wanted to show you some updated photos. I feel great; I've been doing some cardio since 6 weeks PO. I purchased the Beach Body Hip Hop Abs DVD and love it. It allows you to work your core without sit-ups or crunches. I have not been as dedicated as I should be with my fitness routine but I am working on.

I absolutely love, love, love my results!! The little pouch I was complaining about in an earlier post has gone away (yay!!). I still think I may need a "little" lipo later because I have a little muffin top when I sit with certain pants on. Keep in mind I did not have any lipo on my abs during surgery. Not much to be concerned about though. I feel sooo good being able to tuck my shirt inside of my pants. I keep saying " Thank you Jesus". This was such a blessing to be able to do this for myself- something that I have wanted for years. It is truly a dream come true. My husband is always telling me how good I look- he likes my flat tummy!
I still have some stretch marks but that's fine...I'm not a bikini girl; I just wanted a flat tummy so I am happy. My pre-surgery waist measurement was 35 inches, I am now at 30 inches which was my wish. My husband seems to think it will get smaller. Either way, I am satisfied as long as it doesn't get larger..lol My weight is down 10 pounds. Check out my new photos...

OK, so I went to my 6 week PO appointment yesterday. FOR THE RECORD: Overall I am very happy with my results. Much, Much better than the before so for that I am so grateful to both, GOD and Dr. Jimerson. I love Dr. Jimerson; he has a great personality. He came in and greeted me, gave me a hug and told me I look great. I still feel like he does great work BUT...I am still not happy with the lower adbomen bulge. He said at 6 weeks some of it is "probably" swelling, but could be fat since he did not lipo the ab area. Well....at my consultation he told me I did not need lipo to the abs (just flanks and back bra area). Now he says I may need "a little lipo". This is so not what I expected. I wanted this to be a 1 time deal not to mention extra money it will take. He also said to massage the area in case there is any scar tissue. So the bottom line is that there are 3 possible things it "could be"- swelling, fat or scar tissue. No definite answers. I know he is not a magician and he's not GOD and I am sure he did the best he could but I wish I would have been told in the very beginning to get ab lipo then I could have worked it in the budget during the planning stages. Just venting... Well, I am still just 6 weeks so I will stay hopeful and start working out. Again...overall, I still love the new me and am grateful

MARCH 25TH began my 1st week back at work. It was a drag. The mornings started off ok but by mid day I was tight, slightly hunched over and walking slow. Of course this caused some looks. When I made it home I was out of breath and worn out. I wish I had said 3 week off..But, I made it .I echo the statements of other ladies on this site when they say that they are ready to feel "normal" again.

Today makes 3 weeks post-op!!! Yay!! I have posted some photos and if I may so so myself, "ol' girl looks alright"...LOL I am still swolen but it has gotten better. MUCH better than the before pics. The "pooch" in the lower abdomen that I mentioned before is not as noticeable as a few days ago. :-)
As long as it continue to go down, I can say that Dr. Jimerson did his thang!!!Overall, I am very happy with my results, the swelling can only get better. Worse case scenerio is I'll have to get some lipo in the abs. I know this recovery is a long road so I'll just be patient. Check out my pics ladies and let me know what you think.