26 Year Old with 2 Toddlers...hoping a Tummy Tuck Will Fix my "Mommy Belly" and Restore my Confidence. - Virginia, VA

So Friday marked four weeks post op! My scar is healing wonderfully, I'm still not sleeping on my stomach (when I try my muscles pull too much and feels uncomfortable) but I can flip from side to side if I need too. I feel really good, I notice a little pain in my stomach muscles still if I lean on a counter or if one of my babies feet accidentally kick me on the couch...so I am still very cautious with my stomach and find I hold my hands over it a lot. I am still wearing spanx when I go out, and my binder when I'm at home. My swelling has gone down tremendously and I can button all my old jeans. I do find it odd that I only weigh two pounds lighter than my pre-surgery weight. I guess I just expected to weight at least five pounds less? Another thing I've noticed is my stomach is finally starting to not feel so scary tight. I still am very numb below my navel. Still very happy I did it, and I am looking forward to getting the go ahead to work out so I can tone and get rid of these love handles ????

I have to say, the first three weeks have gone by pretty fast. My glue/tape has completely come off now, and my next appointment is near the end of this month. I am back to picking up my kids, although cautiously...and I can do all my normal activities. I am still very eager to work out and burn off these love handles...but I think I have a recommended three more weeks until that point. I have been eating healthier and feel so much better about myself, and can finally enjoy shopping! My stomach is still very numb starting right below my belly button to my lower pelvis...and I've heard it stays this way for quite some time, but it doesn't bother me too much. I still say worth it!

So today marks the two week point. This recovery has gone so well and I feel so blessed. I am happy I got the surgery and feel so good. I am wearing my binder 24/7 when I'm at home, but wear spanx whenever I go out. I can laugh and carefully cough without pain now, however sneezing still hurts. The tape/ glue over my incision is finally starting to peel away, and I am overall happy with my scar. I am looking forward to having all the glue off though because it's become quite itchy, and looks kinda gross. I am basically back to normal life except I have not picked up my kids yet or started exercising. I am still swollen, but at night and first thing in the morning the swelling is minimal. My muscles just below my breasts are still a little bruised feeling, and I do have the smallest bit of a stitch poking out one end of my incision. (Not sure if it's dissolvable or not, but I'll ask my doctor at my next check up.) Otherwise, I'll be posting an update weekly now. :)