AZ Kitty - 4 weeks PO and HELLO.....C A R D I O
Hey Everyone..... I am a 48 year YOUNG mother of 3...
Hey Everyone..... I am a 48 year YOUNG mother of 3 boys (27, 25 and 21) They were all very large babies (9, 9.2 and 10.4 lbs) and let's add the breast feeding to that...... not great on the body. I have been happily married to my WUV BUG for over 28 years.....and am blessed that he supports me on this journey. (Although, he tells me all the time he loves me the way I am) I should also mention that I lost "me" for a while while raising them and my weight hit a all time high of 271. I am now back to "healthy me", and have lost a little over 80 lbs and currently weigh 190. I am 5' 9" tall and currently wear size M/L in tops. Size 12 in "most" dresses and skirts....but, the darn jeans are still size 14. (BOOOOOOOO) I am hoping to be at 180 prior to surgery...... I currently workout 6 days week, 3 times with a personal trainer and 3 days on cardio. I have been working with the trainer for over 6 months and that has really helped tone me up, but that "apron" is not going anywhere no matter what!!!! It is time to say good-bye to the apron that I have carried for way to long. I have scheduled my full tummy tuck, breast lift and breast augmentation for March 15th, 2012 and I CANNOT WAIT. I am super excited.....and of course nervous regarding the surgery. I have had minor surgery before, so that part does not scare me.....well maybe a "little". The surgery is to last around 5 hours...... So most of my fear comes with not wanting to be SICK when I wake up and to make it through the first few days!! My surgeon keeps telling me that if I can deliver those big babies this will not be that bad. He also uses a pain pump for the first 3-4 days that slowly puts medication directly on the muscle repair of my abs. Has anyone else had this and does it work/help? Anyway, I am super excited to get this done....we have a son getting married the end of June on the beach.....at a resort....and I would love to look good for that!! I will post pictures soon.....yeah, as soon as I get the courage up... I will post them though, as I have found them really helpful in all of your postings. Happy Friday all .....make it a good one
1-16-2012 Received all my pre-op paperwork in...
Received all my pre-op paperwork in the mail.... Kinda a small novel to read..... lots of info to review and digest. Seems so far away and yet so soon!!! Ready to no longer carry around this apron!!!
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Congrats on losing that weight! You sure are disciplined about working out. I'm in awe.
You look like a great candidate for this. I've heard amazing things about the pain pump. I hope you'll keep us posted as your journey progressed. Mid March will be here before you know it!
In the mean time you might want to check out JenBob's 10 Things I Wish I'd Known Before A Mommy Makeover. It's full of useful info.
I've also started a Facebook page called Moms Who Want Their Bodies Back where we discuss diet, exercise, beauty, and of course plastic surgery. Come give us a Like if you're on FB. :0)
You looke AWESOME in your pics!!! Big congrats to you!!!! I am staying overnight in the Surgery Center in Scottsdale and my surgeon. (Dr. Richard Spies) is located in the same facility. I am glad to hear the good news about the pain pump....I am sure it will be a nice perk on the first few post-op days!!! The waiting does kinda suck, but I am trying to rid of 10 lbs before surgery....and my thyroid disease sure makes that more difficult....but I am on a mission!!!! Keep me posted on your recovery....and congrats again on the wonderful outcome on your surgery!!!!
February 1st.......Oh my, I am now 7 weeks away...
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