Optimistic Restoration

I started my search of improving my mid-section after having a sleeve in 2018. I lost over 80+ pounds after waiting so long to be healthy. I lost the weight and still had a body image issue so I went in pursuit of a tummy tuck and breast lift. This I hoped would allow me to get my body back after waiting over 30 years from the kids wrecking my body. Dr. Lovelace was so patient and answered all of my questions which assured me to go forward. I am a nurse so her taking the time to explain and re-explain meant the world to me saying yes. I am healing and was in awe of the major difference seen already. She lived up to her reputation.

I am thirty days from date of my surgery (12/3/19). Things are still progressing. I am starting to move more and I experience tightness more in the evenings. I assume this is because of the internal swelling that occurs. I still have numbness and don't really have feeling. When I touch the abdomen to high upper thigh areas; it just feels like pressure and not true feelings. So far the incision is healing and looking great. I am just glad to be back to work half days so I don't have to concentrate totally on the healing process. I will provide updated photos from my next doctor's visit on 1/27. I can't wait to get back to a full cardio workout. Energy is still low and so is my appetite. I don't know if anyone else lost their appetite the first month. Maybe that will pick up soon.

I am going on week 6 post op and healing pretty good. I am still trying to get use to the tightening that occurs at the end of the day. It is more annoying than anything. I have been back to work and able to stay a whole day now so stamina is getting back. I see the doctor next week and hope she will tell me that I can increase the exercise level. I really can't wait to start lifting weights because my muscles are shrinking.