“3 Months Post OP!!”

Hi ladies, I'm so excited I've found this site! I'm 32 years old, got married at 20 and had my first son at 21. I gained over 60 pounds which left me with alot of stretch marks and the mama pooch! After my second son my stomach looked even worse. I feel young and preety still I just want a little extra help in my body area.. No amount of exercise or diet can help! So I'm finally taking the plung and going for it! I've wanted this for as long as I can remember. This is going to be such a wonderful positive change in my life, I'm so glad I have a loving and supportive hubby!! Thanks for following my journey





Updated on 26 Dec 2011:


Pictures are up. I never thought in a million years I would post naked pictures of myself on the Web! LOL it's for a good cause right?! 10 more days to go!!

Updated on 26 Dec 2011:
I am getting my boobs done with 400 cc mentor silicone and a cresent nipple lift on my right breast. It droops alittle bit more than my left side.I'm also getting a full tummy tuck with lipo on my flanks. I'm 5'9" , 152 pounds and a 36 B Sorry I forgot to mention all that:)

Updated on 27 Dec 2011:
I'm headed to the pharmacy to fill my Rx's. My Dr. perscribed Lovenox, its a anticoagulant drug sometimes know as a blood thinner. I guess it's an added protection against DVT.. which im very happy to take but I inject it myself after surgery for 5 days. Has anyone else used this?

Updated on 4 Jan 2012:
Hello Ladies, Well the day is finally here. 3 months ago I booked my MM and cant believe how time flies..tomorrow is the big day! I'm so prepared and ready to get this over with! Thank you RealSelf Mamas for all your help and inspiration! Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers XoXo Shell

Updated on 7 Jan 2012:
I think the first 48 was the roughest! So far I love what I see my hubby just changed my bandages and tightened my garment.. So I got a peek at my belly. Holy crap it's so flat and tight!! The scar looks very low and I'm draining less and less! I wish it was easier to post pictures from my phone so when I have more strength I'll get some up! Talk soon :)

Updated on 7 Jan 2012:
1st picture is up

Updated on 7 Jan 2012:
Hi girls, I have a question im wanting to take a shower but how do u handle a shower with the drain still in? Will the soap hurt it?

Updated on 9 Jan 2012:
Hi girls, 5 days post op and I'm feeling better everyday. What a trip this has been seriously waiting till I can get back to some normal activities! I did finally take a shower yesterday. I felt woozy when I had my binder off but the hot water felt so amazing on my beat up body! I also had a good cry over something stupid so emotions definitely mess with you. There's quite a few up and down moments! But it's easy to remind myself how lucky and happy I'm going to feel when this is over! I've pretty much weaned myself off Percocet and tynelol has taken its place. But Soma has been the most help:) good stuff! I have an appt tomorrow so maybe I'll get my drain out? It's been around 20cc or less over 24 hrs.. IDK that would be sweet! Oh yeah I forgot to mention I did get the ONQ pain pump and thank god I did..couldn't imagine what the pain would of been like without it, so worth the money!! Hope everyone's doing great:)

Updated on 11 Jan 2012:
Hi girls, just took some more photo's! I'm still really swollen and sore but loving what I see! Cant wait to be normal again although each day is getting better:) Take care

Updated on 15 Jan 2012:
Wow 10 days already! I love that time is flying by..Today I woke up with energy and made my boys breakfast for the first time since before the surgery! Small steps right lol? My 4yr old keep saying your the best cooker ever:)God bless my Hubby he's been trying! Everyday it gets easier and the excitement of going shopping is closer and closer!! To all you moms that are considering or getting closer to your date, It's Sooooo worth it I couldn't be happier!!

Updated on 9 Apr 2012:
Hello Girls, OMG has it really been 3 months since surgery?! I'm so sorry I haven't done a update, its been too long..guess Ive been too busy pool side in my new bikini..lol!
Things have been amazing, swelling is pretty much gone, boobs feel soft and natural.
I started back to some exercising and pretty much everything is back to normal in my household! I'm super happy with my new body seriously only takes me 5 minutes to find something to wear.. I fit in everything now!!
I'm down to 145 And my boobs are measuring 36DD glad I didn't go with the 450cc..hello dolly:)
I would love some updates or if anyone has questions let me know!

MOMMY POWER!!