Finally had my life changing tummy tuck!

Counting down the days until my much needed tummy tuck so I can finally repair my muscle separation and get rid of that loose skin from having three kids. My muscles tore so bad when I got pregnant with my second child at just 3 months post partum and my body just did not have time to recover from my first baby (that was a c section). I just turned 34 around 118lbs and it’s been challenging finding similar body types who have went through with a TT on here so wanted to share my journey and future results. I gained a lot of weight with my third and worked hard to get into shape after I had him. Fitness will forever be a part of my life (so long as I’m able) and not being able to train my core has been challenging and I’m done with it. I hate how hard I’ve worked to never be able to achieve a strong flat stomach. It’s always bulged out and looking like I’m pregnant. I’ll be happy to have that flat stomach and finally be able to train my core when it’s all done!
I’ve chosen to travel to Dr. Grawe for my TT as her work speaks for itself and there’s just nobody in my area that I would trust performing a surgery like this, so I’ve chosen to make the 3 hr drive and go to her. My surgery was set for July 28th as she’s all booked out but asked if they could please put me on the cancellation list as to hopefully get notified of something sooner and thankfully got notified a few days ago and will be going in for surgery on Feb 21st. My pre op apt is Feb 1st so I’ll update then and let you know how that goes (in case you’re looking to book here as well).

Surgery went well but it was pretty intense the first 5 hours. Not gonna lie it was really freaking painful but did subside once I got home and got a bit of food in me. Right after surgery it was just throbbing and burning and I was getting really worried it wasn’t going to subside but after the first 5 hours it stopped and now it’s just really tight and sore.

My muscle separation was pretty severe and wow does it make a difference having my abs back together! I worked out so hard but it was never obtainable unless I had surgery and I’m so grateful for my surgeon as she’s so gifted! So far I’m obsessed with the results!

PS: I didn’t have any lipo just a tummy tuck

Had my first shower yesterday 48hrs after surgery and it was so nice. I’m still hunched but seeing an improvement everyday with how much I can stand up straight. I’m able to stand up more and more each day as well as walk more and more. I don’t have much pain except just tightness and sometimes I get cramp like pains when I’m walking too much which at that point I know it’s time to lay back down.

I’m actually dealing with more swelling in my thighs and arms than I am my stomach which I’m surprised by. The drain is going great and is so easy to care for and truthfully I forget it’s even there.

I’m told to keep my binder on for the next two weeks and at that point I can stop wearing it or I can find something else to wear that might be a bit more comfortable to wear with clothes.