Ready to Reclaim my Body! Very Nervous Though! - Macon, GA

I've had 4 kids in the last 6 years. They are such a blessing! My body after the pregnancies could be better. I gained between 50 and 82 pounds with each pregnancy and my kiddos were up to 9.5 pounds. I'm 5' 7" and about 125lbs. I've lost all of my weight and am ready for a change. I am so self-conscious about wearing anything fitted through my belly area and going in public in a bathing suit is not happening...at all. After breastfeeding 4 kids, my already small breasts (A/B cup) have lost their volume and fullness. I'm hoping to get rid of this excess belly skin and enhance my breast size. My doctor has recommended 350 to 400 CC moderate or moderate plus silicone gel implants. He said that a lift is not necessary (my nipple placement is still good). I will also be getting a full tummy tuck.

I met with my PS for a consultation back in mid-June about a TT. He said that I should have great results since most of what he's removing is just excess skin (not much fat). He will also have to repair the muscle Separation (diastis). I'm hoping that I will finally feel comfortable in my own skin again. My main objective is to be able to wear a two piece bathing suit without being self-conscious.

My pre-op appointment is scheduled for 8 July. I'm so excited, but so very nervous. Mostly I'm nervous about the recovery. My kids range in age from 7 years to 8 months...my husband works a lot. I will have some help from my mother, but I'm still worried about not being able to lift my children for 6 weeks. I'm also worried about my results not being what I want them to be. Anyone else feel the same way??