These pictures were taken 5 days after the operation...

At least 5 pounds of fat were liposuctioned from my body.  The muscle wall of the abdomen has been stitched together tightly as well.  The scar is 2 foot long...much longer than I expected.  I must stay in a "jack knife" (bent over) position and wear a support girdle for at least 3 weeks.

My navel was completely reconstructed.  I was too squeamish to remove the bandage for these photos.  I am in a lot of pain and heavily sedated.