Day 16 post-op from LBL and I'm THRILLED!

I have to go back to work on Monday so I was trying on clothes, figuring I'd have to probably stick to loose dresses and skirts since I still have significant swelling from my LBL surgery of July 8th.  I was SO excited when ALL of my pants - including my skinny jeans! - actually fit me.  Even with this bulky binder I have to wear for the next weeks.  Woohooo! 

I'd saved all my old work pants that were a size larger because I figured I'd need them after plastics.  Now they are going to Goodwill.  Doing the happy dance...but slowly since I'm still recovering 

That is AWESOME!!! I am so happy for you Tracy!!! Good luck with going back to work on Monday.

I'm thrilled for you! I am looking to have the same fun surgery in a year or so. Love all your updates and info-congrats on your hard work paying off in spades!

Woo Hoo!  What an awesome feeling that must be.  Looks like you are going to need a new wardrobe when the swelling and binder disappears.  Congrats!

SO exciting! I had the same surgery on June 16. I'll be 6 weeks on Tuesday. I felt 100% better at 4 weeks. I stopped wearing my binder at 5 weeks because it was annoying. I'm still swollen, but that's to be expected.
I tried on my jeans last night, and they are all too big! Yippee!!!!

Did your surgeon say how long you had to wear the binder? Mine said 6-8 weeks if needed. I'm hoping it's ok I stopped wearing it at 5 weeks. I still put it on if I feel I've done too much, but for the most part, it's off.

He told me 6-8 weeks too.  Since I work a desk job I'll probably shoot for 8 since I'm betting the afternoon swelling will be fierce.  

That's probably the best. I should probably wear mine more too. I'm off work though until September, so i'm not really doing anything LOL

How exciting!!! :)  Sounds like you are doing great!  I hope you have a good day back to work today!  Take it easy!

I hate you! 

Sounds like your recovery is going really well.  Just remember not to over-do things!

...and what about the OP who says all her jeans are too big at 5 weeks post op Super jealous of her!  I don't think I'll be changing sizes at all - everything is just going to fit better now.