For the first time in 20 years, I wore a 2 piece bathing suit. I wouldn't call it a bikini (still have issues with my thighs!!) but I had a bikini top and bathing suit shorts for bottoms. I was not as self conscious as I thought I might be and gained more confidence each day walking on the beach. I even got whistled at by some locals and one called out "hey beautiful lady". I had to admit I enjoyed that!!! lol. Feels so good to feel sexy again.
I went almost the entire time without my spanx. I hadn't been without if for more than a day here or there since my surgery and felt I still needed it. Once we hit the beach though, and I wore a bathing suit everyday, pretty hard to wear it. I needed that clean break. Now that I'm home, I've continued to not wear it.
I did a ton of walking on this vacation and a lot of snorkeling and the swelling came and went. I don't sweat it anymore. I know it's still there somewhat but it will eventually all be gone. I know I am a lot more sensitive to swelling from my period, or certain foods, or constipation etc. When there was all that extra skin, I didn't notice it!
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