The Next Chapter - Vrginia Beach, VA

I can't believe it's been 2 years. I'm so happy with my Tummy Tuck results but I've got so much more on my plate now. I never in a million years thought I'd consider this but my doctors and I have been discussion weight loss surgery...which is so backwards because I've already had a Tummy Tuck!!! They believe however that surgery will drastically help with the diabetes. I've never considered this before because I've never really been unhappy with my looks or weight and I am pretty active, but the diabetes has been hard to control. I have an appointment on December 15th, 2015 to discuss all the concerns and decide whether or not this is a journey I really want to take...

Sorry it's been awhile since I've updated. Tomorrow will be exactly a month out from surgery and here's what I've had to deal with so far.

1. still swelling, not too horrible but it can get uncomfortable and annoying.
2. my implants are SLOW to drop and fill out but I'm already thinking I'm little unhappy and wish I would have gone a bit bigger. don't get me wrong I still love them and it's better then what I used to have.
3. There was one small section of my incision they thought may have been infected so the doctor had to re-open it and take a culture, luckily no infection, however, now that part of my incision is a gaping hole that I have to pack with gauze every day after I take a shower but it is PAINLESS and getting small every day so it should close on it's own and appears it won't scar much differently then the rest.
4. My skin is still really tight feeling so when I walk and start swelling up it gets difficult but there is no pain, just discomfort.

Overall I am extremely happy with my results, scar, swelling, and all. I like how clothes are fitting and I am slowly starting to feel more confident.

Went out for a little last night but had to call it an early night. Swelling got bad towards end of evening but it was good to get out of house. Implants are still high but slowly dropping. I have a follow up appointment Wednesday and I think they will change my surgical tape. In this picture I'm still standing hunched over slightly and my stomach is really swollen and I cant wear a bra but I think everything is settling nicely.