1 YEAR POST OP

So I just passed my one year mark, and I thought I would write an update. I am overall very happy with my results, however, there are still some things that bother me and I've had to just accept.
The shape and size of my breasts are excellent. I am very glad I stuck with my gut and didn't go any bigger. The only downside is that they feel a little too firm. My sister even commented on how firm they were after hugging me. This is something I am somewhat self conscious of, but I can definitely live with it.
As far as my tummy tuck goes: I ended up getting a scar revision in July because my scar in the middle of my stomach arched up over my bikini line and was visible in almost all of my swim bottoms and underwear. It is better after the revision, but still peeks out every now and then if I am not constantly checking. For this reason, I think I will eventually get a tattoo to cover the scar. That is something I considered doing either way.
I love my new belly button! And when I am on top of my exercise, I have great ab definition! So exciting! On the downside, all of the areas where I had lipo: on my flanks and lower back, are now an issue of loose skin for me. The skin did not retract at all and so I have little pools of skin on both of my hips. I was a little disappointed that my Dr. did not (would not) extend my scar further around my hips to get rid of the excess on my sides. He said that to do that would be considered a separate procedure: an outer thigh lift. Well, whatever. I certainly can't afford another procedure, so I guess I will have to live with it. The other downside I have experienced is that I am one of the unlucky ones who had to deal with swelling and bloating much longer than the first couple months. It took a good 9 months for me to be able to go back to my normal workouts with ab work. And I still bloat very badly if I have too much salt. My stomach looks kind of distorted when that happens. But overall, when I am doing what I am supposed to with my diet and exercise- my results look incredible! And if I slip up for a couple of weeks in a row- my body for sure lets me know, and I just don't look quite right. So I guess that's good motivation for me to keep up my results! I'm not sure if it was taking so much time off of working out or what, but I am actually 5 lbs heavier now than I was pre-op. But clothes fit better and I look way better, so I am not going to even worry about that number on the scale!
So even though things didn't turn out perfect (which I knew that they wouldn't going into this) I am still perfectly happy with my results. And very proud of myself that I had the courage to go through this. This is no small surgery that we all have gone through and I think anyone who endures everything that preparing for and recovering from this surgery entails should be very proud of herself. Happy Healing Ladies!