Goodbye Fat Apron! -Wichita, KS

POD12! I am pretty much pain free, except for when I touch my tummy. Then it is a little sore. I really wish I could get these darn drains out, but my left one is still draining too much! Very frustrating as it is hard to wear pants or most of my shirts without having a hard time concealing them. I am getting frustrated, because I think I look bigger now then I did POD3! I feel like I look pregnant and it is very firm and hard to the touch! It kind of brings me down and I keep thinking maybe the PS didn't take enough! This site helps me bring it into perspective though. I know other girls who are farther along this path than me, and feel the same way! I do look pretty good in sundresses though and have been living in them! They are easy to pin the drains up underneathe! Not sure when we are really supposed to have sex, but I did it with my hubby last night, and it didn't hurt at all! :)This is probably too much info for some, but the trick is to put about 3 pillows under your tummy and get on all fours and do it [RS bleep]! Just tell your man to be gentle. Ok, enough about that subject, I wish everyone the best and happy healing!

Tonight I thought it would be a good idea to walk 1/2 mile on my treadmill! Bad, bad, bad idea! I am swollen bigger than I have ever been in this process and I feel like I could split my stitches wide open, if I sit up to straight!

Well today is PO 5. Last night was the first night I didn't sleep well. My hips, legs, butt and back hurt so bad from being in a recliner so much. I even try to get up and walk around every 2 hours. I finally lowered myself to the floor and layed flat on my back with my knees bent and a pillow under my head. I never thought a hard floor would feel sooooo good! I layed there for 45 min then had my hubby help me up! That totally did the trick and I was able to sleep the rest of the night! I also started feeling a little weepy for the first time. I love the way I look, even swollen, but I am so tired of being confined to a recliner and there is only so much reading and watching tv I can do! I know it's only been 5 days out, but I just want to be able to put on normal clothes and go drive around or go someplace! I started taking Bromelain yesterday, and broke out in a itchy rash across my neck and chest. :( Guess I'm allergic to it, so that sucks! On a good and positive note, I went through my closet yesterday, and put on a jacket that I could never zip, and it zipped up with room to spare! I then tried on some of my tighter shirts that I haven't worn in 3 years and they were loose and looked good! :) yipee. I am also down 2 1/2 pounds since my surgery day! I pray for all my tt sisters, and wish you all the best! *hugs* I will post pics soon, but since I never got a binder or garment to wear, I feel my swelling is more than most girls on here.