Tummy Tuck- 3 weeks post-op. Look at me now photo!

I had my 3 week post-op appointment yesterday with the plastic surgeon. He was really happy with how I am healing and progressing.

I finally got to see my new belly button- a big improvement on the old one. Apart from some redness around it (which will fade), it looks very natural.

I think the initial shock of the scar was the size and the redness. But now that the 'scab' is dissapearing I can see that it should heal nicely. I have been massaging my scar two to three times a day with bio-oil, "nice, firm massaging with the fingertips", the nurse had told me.

The doctor told me that I can start some light exercise now, if I wish. But walking the kids to and from school and helping them around the house is more than enough exercise for me at the moment!

So here are the photos that I promised. Plastic surgeons tend to say that the best results are seen about 6 months after surgery. That is how long it can take for all of the swelling to go down. I am really happy with the 3 week results. By 6 months I might be a contender for Australia's Next Top Model- LOL!

Before- In case you have forgotten

The 'scar' at 3 weeks- lots of healing to go

The new tummy- bikini ready after just 3 weeks!