Post Op Photos, Week 2

I want to start out by saying that I shocked myself when I sat down and realized I am only at my 2 week post op mark.  For some reason I was thinking I was farther along.....like this was going to me by 3rd week post op.  I was pretty stressed out that I am still pretty swollen and was googling up how long it takes to see a decent amount of reduction in the swelling after a tummy tuck and convincing myself I was normal, and not going to maintain this bloated body I have currently.

I also drove myself a few times, to and from the studio.  Didn't do much other than take pictures for the social media sites and hang out with everyone.  I think this was what made me confused on my time post op....because I'm pretty much just out doing shit like normal.  On the one hand this is great, because I'm a badass and healing up nicely and don't feel like smashed ass....on the other hand it's horrible because now I'm going to be tempted to start back up with some moderate exercise sooner, because "I'm a badass and feel great".  Thank goodness my fellow pole peeps are ontop of me about this and refuse to even allow me to do arm circles (*grumbly laughter*)  I love that they don't want me to harm myself and have my down and out even longer.  It makes me feel loved.

Anyway.  The pictures.

This is my pretty little bellybutton that I am actually very much in love with.  I can't even remember the last time I had a bellybutton that was so cute and just, not saggy and deep.  So, kinda in love <3 p="">

Here is my week two post op front view.  All the marks are due to my garment, it's like wearing a bra, but all over.  From week one, I can see that my sides have gone in more, and the lower abdominal area has reduced slightly in swelling.  

Left side two week post op photo.  I have a pretty bad hematoma on this side, especially on my side boob area.  I have to work it every day to help break up the collected blood so it will distribute back correctly into my body.....no, this isn't fun.  So, again, noticeable reduced swelling in the lower abdominal area, and also in my back.  You can actually see that, yes, I do indeed have a butt, not just a back that goes straight into legs, lol.  Woooo!

Right side week two post op.  more swelling on my back on this side.  This side of my incision still has the occasional leakage, which freaks me out but I have been assured that it is fine and normal, so long as it's 1. not bright red blood and 2. doesn't smell like extreme funk (and, for the record, I have my husband smell, bc, yeah no I'm not about that life)

Incision week 2 post op.  This photo is taken while lying down.  Definitely looking better and on the mend. Makes me happy.  

Currently I am entering what they refer to as "swell hell", which is just the period in recovery where in the mornings I am not super swollen, but as the day progresses (and I overexert myself bc I'm a strong independent woman lol) I swell back up pretty badly.  This causes some pretty intense feelings, not exactly pain, but it definitely feels like my insides are trying to burst out.  Not fun.  

My husband, knowing that I am a stubborn woman and refuse to do nothing, has compromised with me.  I get to go out to the studio 3 times a week for admin stuff only, and "kinda" help with the housework (i.e. help put away clothes and help make dinner for short stints) but outside of that I have to be sitting here at the house lounging and only getting up to pee.  *my life is so fun*  but, I know it's for the best.....and it'll help avoid the night time super swells.  He loves me.  <3 nbsp="" p="">

Ok, well, that's it for now.