Six weeks post-op! (thigh lift, calf lift, and minor LBL revision)

Today is the day I should be able to exercise again. But it's not. Since I'm still healing. Bah humbug. I have begun to question the feasibility of running a half marathon in March, thankfully I don't need to make the decision to downgrade until March!

But I'm doing really well! My wound separations are looking very shallow now and only a few spots are still a little oozy.

I've been able to walk up and down stairs with no problems. I de-surgified the bathroom and the entire house except for the lift recliner I borrowed from a friend - I'm returning it to her on the 13th. I can drive, I can put on underwear and socks all by myself, I can even bandage and garment myself if necessary. I've been cooking and doing laundry too. Woo!

So pretty much, at this point, the only thing I can't do is exercise, and I'm okay with that. For the moment.

I do still have swelling and bruising, plus a bit of glue that refuses to fall off. The glue thing is normal for me, apparently - adhesives REALLY love me.

My previous surgery areas are still doing well too. Some days my arms feel uncomfortable and my abdomen still feels like I've always just finished a bunch of crunches, but those are very minor discomforts. I am SUPER thrilled with everything!

So glad you're doing well! Adhesives love me too. Dermabond is supposed to fall off in roughly two weeks, mine lasts for 5-6...

It's ridiculous, isn't it? I still have tape residue on my thighs from various bandages that were taped to me in the first few days of recovery. ARGH.

Gwen, congratulations on your wonderful progress. I am glad that things are healing well and that you are more mobile and independent again.