Dream Coming True for This Mom of 5 - Carmel, IN.. 8 month post op photo..

Little more about me, I am the mother of 5 awsome children. My oldest son is 29 and has Down Syndrome. I was 17 when he was born. I can't tell you the happiness he has brought to my life. I also have a son 27, daughter 22, daughter 15 (ugg not a fun age) and a son who just turned 13. I started a non-profit thrift store 3 years ago for the young adults with special needs that need jobs after high school. There is not enough for them to do so I created a place where they can come to socialize and learn employment skills. I have worked 60 to 80 hours a week this whole time without pay and this Mommy Makeover is my reward. I have gained 40lbs since opening the store, from stress and all the political bull I have gone through to make us successful and we are but my reward has been chocolate, brownies or anything else I wanted. I plan to follow weight watchers once this is over to lose the extra weight I have put on. I am so restless the last couple of days, little sick to my stomach not being able to sleep. I know it is just nerves and I am ready for the day to be here. I have my markings tomorrow at 4pm. I am going out to dinner tonight for my last meal. Did I mention how happy and excited I am?? Well I am.. My dream is coming true..

I am a wreck, I still have so much to do. Oh my goodness, I go for markings today at 4pm and then I have to be at the hospital in the morning at 6am for surgery. I