“Every day is progress! loving the new me!”

I'm 23 years old and have two children. Before I got pregnant i weighed 120,I gave birth at 180. I went down to 165 than got pregnant and went up to 175. I now weigh 150.

I have lots of sagging skin in the front of my stomach and huge love handles. I'm very excited to have this surgery done.

I had kids very young and I have never even been able to wear a bikini if i wanted too :( My daughter just turned a year old so she is still very dependent on me. I just hope I'm making the right desicsion to do it so soon after her first birthday.

Updated on 31 Jul 2011:
Ladies, when yall had a mommy makeover did yall stay overnight or go home the same day?

Updated on 1 Aug 2011:
I went to have a second consultation with my PS too ask more questions and see some pictures. I was very impressed. I put down my deposit and have my pre op apt on 08/19. I'm sooo excited. I feel like the days are going to drag!

Updated on 1 Aug 2011:
Posting a before side view. I hate it :( just 28 more days :)

Updated on 4 Aug 2011:
Ladies, Did it cost more to have a pain pump? I'm really thiking about requesting one! And how well did it work?

Updated on 22 Aug 2011:
On Friday the 19th I had my last pre op apt! I paid everything in full! Now there is no turning back! Now i just have to get this house spotless, stock up on food and items for around the house. Only 8 more days to go!

Updated on 23 Aug 2011:
I'm starting to have a hard time sleeping at night. I dont know if its because I'm constantly thinking about the surgrey. The goods and the bads. I wish my mine would just shut down lol. Well all i need to do now is just fill my prescriptions. one week from today I will be a new (hopefully hot) momma :)

Updated on 24 Aug 2011:
Last night I finally told my MIL about the surgrey and to my surprised she was more excited than me LOL! I expected a diff reaction thats why i waited so long to tell her. She is even going to take my daughter for the week so I can relax and focus on healing. That was alot of weight lifted off my shoulders. I have full support from my close ones and my baby girl will be well taken care of (my main concern since she is so little)

Also My nurse called me today, I go in to sugrey at 8:30 am on tuesday! She gave me instructions on DOs and Donts. I really like my PS's staff they are very nice and easy to talk to.

Now i really need to get this house spotless. I feel like i start cleaning and bam there is my daughter right behind me throwing things back where they were. My son on the other hand is such a good helper, I dont know what i would do without him. I do have a question ladies, What should i wear the day of surgrey?

Updated on 26 Aug 2011:
Finally finished cleaning the house from top to bottom. Every single piece of clothing is washed. Lets see how long my house will stay clean. Days are starting to feel like they are dragging.

Updated on 28 Aug 2011:
only 2 more days to go! i cant believe it! I was surprised with an electric recliner. Im so thankful! So now i just need to relax and enjoy being normal for now. Anyone with some last minute advice would be sooooo aprecciated. Oh and i plan to put more before pics so i can post after! :)

Updated on 30 Aug 2011:
i fell asleep kinda early tonight (with help of a sleep aid) some how i woke up and cant go back to sleeep :( i'm frustrated because i dont want to be up but i cant stop thinking! ugh! 6 more hours! I am soooo nervous its crazy. I just pray everything turns out good. I will post as soon as i can!

Updated on 30 Aug 2011:
I did it! I'm soo glad i went through with it i do not know how my tummy or boobs look but tomorrow hope to see. As of right now im not in that much pain unless i get up to go to the bathroom! My hubby is being better than i expected! thank you God for being on my side :)

Updated on 31 Aug 2011:
DAY 1

I woke up and had to use the restroom. OH crap it hurt like hell! I would say today is def a different day i feel more pain. I kinda feel like something ran over my chest! I hate these drains only because i accidently pulled at one and it stung! My amazing husband has been keeping up with my medicine. He pulled out my sons twin mattress and laid it on the floor next to my recliner! i was impressed. he went way beyond my expectations as a caretaker.
Today i have my first post op apt at 130. hopefully i can see something! my PS and his staff were amazing! I will update later my hands are the only thing that i can use right now ;(

Updated on 31 Aug 2011:
I'm having lots of swelling any advice to get it down just a little? also how long did it take to have a BM?

Updated on 1 Sep 2011:
I woke up and my left boob was hurting soo bad. it has a stabbing sensation. its alittle more swollen than my right breast? any thoughts what this could be? I called my PS and hes in surgrey right now, the receptionist said they might have me go in when he gets out

Updated on 1 Sep 2011:
Day 3

I finally took a shower today! Oh i feel so clean! My husband put a folding chair in the shower and washed my hair and body! I couldnt feel more thankful! My cousin helped me dressed in put my hair in french braids.Right now I feel like the support I'm recieving is helping me heal.

I finally saw my tummy and where my scar is and i couldnt be happier! My sides are swollen really bad and kinda above my belly button. Its barely day 3 and my stomach looks great! My girls are looking nice. I end up going with 400ccs saline under muscle i will post pics

Updated on 2 Sep 2011:
Updating post-op pictures!!

Updated on 4 Sep 2011:
Day 5

I'm feeling good today. I still feel sore maybe a 4/10. I havent taken any pain med today. I hate my binder at this point cause of all my swellling. I cant wait to get these drains out they are annoying. I'm really scared they are going to hurt! I still havent had a BM. I feel like i have to go but nothing. I cant wait until i can stand up straight again