Tuck It In: 6 weeks

June 9, 2008

Six weeks ago, I had my tummy tuck. It seems like longer. Not because it's been a long and difficult road, but because it's been a rather easy one. My days are flying by, like they normally do, and so it seems like ages ago I went under the knife and had my hated post-baby, post-weight loss sagging skin removed.

I know it's only been six weeks, though, because I just had my six-week follow-up visit. My surgeon took one peek at his masterpiece and declared the following: My incision looks great for being only six weeks old, my lingering low-down swelling will definitely go away with time, new clothing should not be purchased for another six weeks (due to swelling and settling), and he'll see me in two months.

I can't possibly fully explain how thrilled I am with my surgery results. My belly is flat. It's tight. It's like nothing it's ever been before.

My surgeon is not just a surgeon. He's an artist. A miracle worker. My hero. Look at what he did. See why I feel so much better now?

NOTE: Abdominoplasty is recommended for those whose skin and muscle cannot recover on their own as a result of significant weight loss, pregnancy, aging, heredity, or prior surgery. It is not a substitute for weight loss or an appropriate exercise program. For more information about this surgery, click here.