Well on my way to recovering...

Hi all, just wanted to update as to how my recovery is going since i have been out of the loop. I am almost 2 weeks post op and the swelling is subsiding slowly. I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair only. My upper stomach is pretty tight and not swollen anymore, its just above the incision that is pretty swollen. I didn’t expect to be so swollen after my TT procedure, but it could last 3-6 months to see some what of final results. I have been eating pineapple as suggested by others (contains Bromelian) which helps with the recovery and swelling. I’m also taking my vitamin C along with my multi vitamin, gotta stay healthy. I have been eating 90% clean since being home and have shed 3 lbs since then (almost a pound of skin removed if you are curious). Its really hard to eat 100% clean when i'm mostly at home and sometimes yes i do want some comfort food and give in at times although in moderation.

I also got to try on my bikini bottoms and my comp suit bottom and they fit just right! There were a few i will not be able to wear, but that is ok. My husband was nice enough to let me order 2 new bikinis from VS and hopefully they will fit. I have been lounging around in sweats since the surgery as my jeans are not fitting right now and i don’t want anything constricting around my waist.Got to be comfortable.
I should be able to go to the gym in 2 weeks and do light cardio, but lifting has to wait until another 2-4 weeks after that and then it will be light weights. Oh boy, going to have fun doing that. Ego killer..lol. Gotta follow the rules though. I refuse to pick up the pink dumbbells I’m already checking out some new gym gear kind of a present to me getting back at the gym. I love the BEBE sport stuff!

I go back to the doc on Tuesday for a check up, it will be nice to get out. I haven’t really been out of the house too much since the surgery and getting cabin fever! It hurts a bit to sit for long periods of time as well as laying around so i make my rounds around the house with my 2 yr old. I have even started cooking some dinners and started doing light housework. Just trying to get back to somewhat normal. My daughter does keep me busy during the week though…lol. Need to slow my roll. We both get bored so we head outside to play a bit and she loves to feed the doggies. I can tell though she misses the gym daycare, everyone just about knows her there since i stay a good bit when i was working out. Just about everyone knows us at the gym. Sort of a celebrity status…hehe. Alright, that is all i got. Wish me well and thanks for reading!

Bikini season is upon us!

Yep, its almost that time again. I'm already checking out some new bikinis :D This is going to be the best bikini season yet! I SO love the beach and then also a new tummy and all :) Also i just changed my diet to shed a good 10-15lbs (i want to weigh around 125lbs), not sure how realistic that is during my 6 weeks of recovery time, but i got to keep my diet clean and allow my weekly cheat meal anyways. Anyone have any other suggestions for some cute bikinis that won't break the bank? I found these that i really liked, the yellow one is too cute!

Surgery went well!

Just wanted to update everyone that all is ok and i'm home recovering. I had a great experience with the surgeon and the staff was excellent! I couldn't have been treated better. Today i went for a follow up and the surgeon says everything looks awesome. I got to see my new smaller belly button :) They said they took about 14 oz of skin or fat, i can't remember since i was out of it, my sister was there with me and taking care of me yesterday. They usually do lipo if needed in the stomach area to make it smooth, but the doc said i didn't have much so he said i didn't even need it. NICE! I'm excited to see what the final end result will be, i'm not expecting perfection, but its got to be better than what it was. The pic above are the last pics with the old tummy :) Pics hide stuff ;) Now i can be super confident when i go to the beach and won't worry about overhang when i wear my cute jeans. Counting down the weeks when i will be able to workout (light cardio) which will be 4 weeks. Lifting should commence in 6 weeks depending on how i heal and even then it will probably be light lifting. Trying to follow the docs orders 100% :)

Tomorrow is the BIG day!

I'm scheduled for surgery tomorrow and if you have been following my blog you know what surgery i'm getting ;) Mommy makeover - tummy tuck! I'm looking forward to it and excited yet a little scared. Please say a prayer for me that everything will be ok. The first week should be pretty rough so don't know if i will be on the computer, just depends on how i feel. I will try to keep my blog updated soon to let everyone know how it went and share some pics later on. Surgery is at 7:30am tomorrow and will probably last around 2 hours. My sister is going to be with me all day tomorrow, thank God for a great sister :) She is awesome!