32 Yrs Old, 5'3" 155lbs, One C Section, Tummy Tuck with Lipo - Wichita, KS

I knew after I had my baby 3 years ago that I wouldn't be wearing bikinis or anything. However, it was so hard and pretty much impossible to find pants that fit properly. I have thought about the tummy tuck for a few years now. I finally went for my consultation about 2 months ago. Originally I was just going to get a breast augmentation, but I got the quote for both. After some thought I decided the tummy tuck was what I really wanted most so I scheduled my surgery for just the tummy tuck. I may still get the breast augmentation next year. So far I am 2 days post op. I get to shower today so I will actually get to see what's under the binder for the first time since surgery. Pain is not as bad as I expected but I do still need help to get up and down off the couch or bed. I will post my before pics now and will get some day 2 pics up asap.

Today I've been getting around a little more. Still have to walk bent over. My bf put a chair in the shower so I could sit. My goodness that shower was exhausting! I finally got to see my belly and so far I'm very happy. It looks awful now but I think it's going to heal really well. It was so difficult taking the gauze off to shower and then putting it back on. I think I will be napping the rest of the day

I was able to have a BM finally this morning! I've been taking the stool softeners since the night before I had the surgery. It hurt a little but I feel much better. It does feel like there is movement in my lower belly which is quite strange. I'm thinking it's just the nerves regaining feeling or something. Anyone else had this? When I put my hand over it I don't feel anything. I feel better today and like I could get up and do more but I'm trying to keep taking it easy. I need to be pretty much back to normal by Thursday when I go back to work. So far at this rate I believe I'll be just fine by then. My pain is minimal. I'm taking one hydrocodone every 4 hours or so and one ibuprofen 800 every 8 hours or so. The ibuprofen I try to make sure I take before bed so I sleep well. I've been sleeping in bed the last two nights and hanging out on the couch the rest of the time. Yesterday I was short of breath every time I got up but today I'm fine.