2 Months!

So two months has seemingly flown by. 

It's almost like I had a child where those early recovery days and learning how to adapt have taken over what the recovery process has been like. 

Actully, it's been easier. 

Not sure if it has anything to do with working out all the time before or not,

perhaps I was conditioned to handle the aches and pains following, but really this recovery was easier than any c-section delivery I ever had. 

And I'd do it again in a heart beat!

Remember this? 

This was 1 week post my 3rd c-section last April.

I actually looked like this for 4-5 months post my delivery. 

The photo on the right was JUST before I had my tube tie surgery in August.

I worked my ass off to get there and even then I still had a major separation and lots of skin to tuck and move around. I know there are thousands of moms out there who have it as well. 

YES you can reduce it by LEAGUES. 

It can tighten so much with lots of work and a clean diet.

Mine however, just didn't get past this point. I was getting some ab definition but even my surgeon stated that I had a 4 finger gap and that I had pretty much done what I could. 

Some may think it's a vain thing to do, but I'm so thankful for the opportunity and my decision.

I feel SO much better and all the work that I poured into that 17-18 months prior to is showing now.

I am not perfect by any means, and I still have lots of work to do, but this was the best decision for me and so far I've had nothing but support since announcing and going through with the procedure.

If you are thinking of going through this, PLEASE make sure your doctor is board certified.

Research, Research Research!

I looked for my Doctor for MONTHS before making a decision.

An experienced doctor, along with a great bedside manner can make or break your experience. 

This was just before my surgery. That skin just was easily stretched off my body with little effort. My back and core support suffered from both that and lack of muscle strength. I also had two small hernias along the sides of my hips from muscles trying to support areas that were weakened. 

I was torn up essentially lol.

Morning of! 

A few days post. The drains suck. Not going to lie. You'll feel like a MILLION BUCKS once they are removed though. I will post some hacks and tricks on how to stay comfortable while with them.

3 weeks post! Scar is low and still healing. Drain sites will have little holes that scar over and stay but since they are in your pubic mons, they stay hidden from everything else. Note: Your privates will swell after this if you choose to have this procedure done! DONT STRESS! It does go back down again. And you get a little lift which is nice after having extra skin above. :)

One month post! I found a bikini on sale at Old Navy and spent 2.50 on it total since it was off season. Not sure if it'll be too big or not next summer, but this was the first bikini I've managed to fit in since having kids. EVER. It's very alien still because I'm used to wearing all things maternity to hide my old skin pooch.

This is 2 months. 

(sorry I am always forgetting to crop my photos from screen caps hah. )

Same underwear too from where I was pulling my skin above. 

It's crazy how much has changed. 

This is me now. 

I do swell still but it's mostly when I'm very active. I can get pretty puffy but a binder, kicking back my feet, and drinking a LOT of water helps reduce this problem. 

You { have to } listen to your body after something like this. 

I also went in to get some BMI and health stuff checked this past week and I weighed in at 159! 

Not 100% how accurate that scale was but it registered twice! That's 10 lbs down since having surgery. :) My goal right now is to reach 150-155 and build muscle again since being out the past 3 months. I'm 75 lbs down since having our son last April, too. 

I'm still wrapping my head around that one.

WARNING: I'M ABOUT TO POST THE MEAT PHOTOS FROM WHAT THEY REMOVED.

This right here was 5 lbs of skin, and some fat. 

The only one they snapped for me but I still think it's kinda cool.

Meg Steaks hahah!

I hope no one was eating while reading this. x)

This was about a week a go when I returned to the gym to test things out for my first back Zumba class. (My IG account is on there so you can add me there too! )

Anyhow. 

This is what has been going on so far. 

I'm keeping it brief as we are on a business trip and I have desperately needed to post this for awhile now. Thank you again to everyone out there who has supported me during this crazy time and put up with all of my meaty photos hehe. 

Starting this upcoming week I am returning to the gym and will be posting some Q & A's 

About jump starting your fitness journey, some tips, and a few other goodies that may benefit you guys out there. 

We are all strong women who are capable! 

Let us finish 2014 strong and take 2015 head on.

(before you go, I need to show off my cute bitties that keep me on my toes)

xoxoxo

Stay tuned!