I’ve Waited 13 Years to Do This for Myself

I gave birth to two twelve pound babies - with no gestational diabetes. I am 5’3 on my tallest day, so my tummy has been stretched to bits never to return. After having the babies, my weight has yo-yo’d and I told myself that I could get the tummy tuck when I lost the weight and kept it off. Well, 13 years later and Ive lost and regained that weight again and again. A few years ago I decided to get off the dieting merry go round. This summer I decided to get the tummy tuck despite the extra weight - because my weight has stayed the same for a few years. I heard that Dr. Nathan did the best belly buttons and was “the tummy tuck guy” in St. Louis. I went to my consultation and was super comfortable and scheduled my surgery. (Which was a little more complicated due to a hernia). I am the day after surgery and honestly am thrilled with my result already.

I continue to take it easy and walk around a bit when I go to the bathroom but that’s about it. I showered today which did make me tired - but am so excited and pleased with my results so far. I have continued to take my Valium but haven’t taken any pain pills since last night. I have the one drain - and it has cleared up a lot - and is now clear light pink.

Just wanted to post another update. Things are progressing nicely - and I’m trying to go slowly and not overdo it. Attached to this post is a pic that shows my body contours using a digital device that does your measurements for clothing - which was done pre-op. I always felt terrible about my silhouette because it reminded me of Humpty Dumpty. There are also two aftershocks taken after my shower today. The incision site is itchy which tells me it’s healing. :)