Post-Op
Pre-Op
Like I needed to label those. Well ladies, there you have it. The first pic was taken on Day 6, post-surgery (and no, the dimensions aren't distorted, that's just my belly these days) and the bottom pic was taken the night before my surgery (note I wasn't able to wear the same elastic waistband post-op: OUCH!).
As you can see, I have some clear cosmetic "steri strips" are visible (those either dissolve or need help coming off a week after surgery) but the doc says there are also important internal stitches as well. Note also the post-op "bloating." The doc says this is the result of the abdominal muscles relaxing due to trauma. Yep, I wasn't really prepared for that or the nice little "muffin top" that appeared above the incision. Other bloggers note that the pooch above the incision dimishes with time so let's hope that's true.
I do feel lucky that my fibroids were all benign and I have friends and family that have battled much worse. In all honesty though, I'm bummed about the appearance of my belly and hope with time that it'll get better. Just sayin'...
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