3 Weeks Post Surgery - We All Have Scars

The scars will fade over time but for now, the stitches are out, with the exception of the new ones on my right nipple, due to a procedure done 2days ago to fix an issue after my body was rejecting my nipple graft. All is well now.
Most importantly, I am learning to love myself more now than ever before, scars and all. These scars reminds me how much work and struggle went into getting me here.
I look at the before picture & its so crazy that that was my body just 3 weeks ago. I had worked my ass off for 4.5 years losing weight, running, bodybuilding, playing football and after losing around 140lbs my body still looked like that. And I was still in pain from carrying around the extra skin and ill be honest it was a huge blow to my self esteem.
I chose to go the surgical route & this was the best birthday present I could have ever given myself. The surgical team at EvoClinic have been supportive and patient and attentive every step of the procedure and recovery.
Insurance isnt covering anything & I don't do credit cards - so I paid out of pocket. This surgery focused solely on my chest & I paid 100% of the cost myself & the next one to focus on the excess skin around my abdomen will be the same. I need to look at cost and as I'll be covering the cost myself again, begin to see how I can save the money to cover that second procedure.
We all have scars - visible or not. Learn to love them. They are not your faults. They are your story and they are what brought you through life to bring you to living.