Tummy tuck and muscle repair after twins

Just adding some pics from 10 weeks after my surgery. I also finally got my first post-op Brazilian bikini wax, I just made sure the waxer didn’t do it directly on the scar (had to tweeze there instead — luckily still pretty numb, otherwise ouch!)

Not much has been going on, feeling pretty normal besides being a little sore still (feels like I did a good ab workout). No pain anymore, and only slightly uncomfortable when sneezing or coughing. I had my post-op appt and my surgeon was happy with how everything looked. She said I can stop wearing the binder now but that I may want to wear it when I start working out... but it would just be for my own comfort, not medically necessary. I haven’t started working out so haven’t tried it out either way yet. It felt so weird to stop wearing the binder!! And I practically instantly started swelling and have been swollen since then (about 2 weeks later) but it seems to be subsiding a bit. It’s definitely worse when I’m on my feet more, like shopping or doing housework. Oh, and my belly button seems to be a bit of an “outie” though it doesn’t actually protrude, it just is flush with my stomach. My surgeon said at my 1-year post op appt if it hasn’t flattened more, she could revise it easily in the office. But I kind of like it so not sure if I’d do that. I’m definitely in the school of thought of “quit while you’re ahead!”
I think that’s all I have to report — just feeling pretty normal! I started using silicone scar strips and cream. I’ve also gained about 3 lbs because having a super tight tummy feels like a free pass to eat more! I definitely need to get that back under control.

I’m feeling much happier with my belly button placement now that things are settling and I looked at some of my old pre-baby pictures... she actually did a great job placing it. I just have a short torso so it seemed low compared to other pics I had looked at. The incision is higher than I had hoped but I’m sure she had a good reason for that? And it runs right into my pubic hair so could I really wear a bikini that low? Maybe after some more laser hair removal. My stomach feels super tight and I love that, though I still don’t feel like I can stand completely straight up because of the tightness. Anyone else feel like that still at this point? A piece of my steri strips shifted so I got a peek at my scar... not bad!