3 Month Update

It has been exactly 3 months since my surgery & I thought I would give a little update to those who are interested. Recovery has been really good, I had an abscess stitch which needed to be removed & it took a lot longer for that opening to close up, but now I'm pretty much healed. The scars are still very red & I may have more stitches that pop up, but the nurse at the Dr's office is really good at seeing me & removing them. Your body sometimes does not absorb all your stitches & they can spit out of your body, you just need to pull them out, weird I know. I can sleep on my sides but I don't for very long as it still hurts somewhat. After 6 weeks recovery I'm cleared of everything, I can vacuum & lift weight over 5 lbs and also swim or bathe. I'm still leery of swimming or bathing, even though I'm all healed up I still fear I might get an infection. I am very glad that I had this done, I don't want to go through the surgery again but it was something that has helped me immensely. Immediately after surgery my back, neck & shoulders have had relief, I have hardly any headaches & I can stand up straight. About a week after surgery my friend saw me & said that I was hunched over, she said I could stand straight now, what a relief that has been. I've gone walking/running & before surgery I would always look at the ground, as I was hunched over but now I look at everything in front of me. In regards to clothing, it is amazing at how I can try on whatever top I like & if the style suits me it looks great. I still have not bought a bra, still in sports bras, I've been scared that the size will not be what I want, even though I know visibly & physically I look totally different & my old bras will never fit me again!!
In regards to weight I have managed to keep the 5olbs off for 3 months!! The lowest weight I have been is 53.2 lbs lost which is where I am today, I was this weight 2 months ago & have fluctuated up a few pounds & down a few but have maintained the 50 lb loss. I still hope to lose 7 - 10 more pounds, but I'm very happy that I've generally stayed the same weight throughout the 3 months. I hope to maintain during Christmas as well. I still have not bought my goal boots & plan to with some Christmas or birthday money that I receive. I'll be starting work in about 2 1/2 months so once back to work I'll be able to do a little more shopping!!
Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year...