“I'm Ready for my Change - Kenosha, WI”

I am 32 y/o mother of 5, yes 5! 3 single births and twins. Their ages are 14, 12, 11, and the twins are 6. I love them dearly but my body is a wreck now. I am 5'8" and currently 207 lbs :( I know, I know I am trying to lose some of it my goal weight is 180 lb.

Anyway I first start thinking about the mommy makeover 4 years ago in 2008 but I allowed my family and friends deter me from it with all their worst case scenarios. I listened and talked myself out of it because of fear and the price. But I am going to do it now regardless. I realized that there are always going to be skeptics, cynics, pessimists and all kind of mean and grouchy people in the world. I have decided to not feed into anymore. I am ready to do this for me. I am tired of the teeny saggy sacks and the jelly belly. I am going to do something for me finally.

With that said I have begun aggressively researching now. I have spoken to friends about the work they had done and people they may have known that had work. The internet is full of all kinds of information and it's so easy to get lost. I am so glad I stumbled upon this site while watching you tube videos of the procedures :) It is so refreshing and relieving to find real women with real results giving their real stories.

I have 6 PS that I am ready to call to set up my consults and I am glad that 2 on my list are referenced from this site! I am hoping not to spend more than $10,000 (I'll keep my fingers crossed) and I want to have it done by April if not sooner. I have to be careful scheduling my vacation at work. I am totally open to any feedback or suggestions from you all! I suppose I can provide some dreadful before pics.

Updated on 27 Jan 2012:
Has anyone heard of the Avelar Tummy Tuck procedure? or know of anyone that had it done? I came across this today. It is supposed to be a less invasive type of tummy tuck coupled with lipo all done while you are awake with local anesthesia.

Updated on 30 Jan 2012:
I am having a difficult time trying to determine how much time I need to take off from work. I work in the office behind a desk and I am hoping all I need is 2 weeks. I don't want to return to work with drains or bandages. My question is how much time off do I need from work?

Updated on 31 Jan 2012:
It took everything in me to post these pics. Whew can't wait to get my procedure done. Still in the process of researching certifications.

Updated on 2 Feb 2012:
Well due to the availability of my vacation time at work, I have to push my expected procedure date back to September :( I have to use the time I have now for my consultations and once that's done I won't have sufficient time off for recovery. So in September I will earn more vacation then I will be able to go ahead with my procedure. On the bright side that will give me more time to try to shed excess weight and save more money just in case. Then I will be able to take the time I need to fully recover before returning to work. All in all it's a small setback leaving me feeling bittersweet. I'm learning patience is key.