Sorry no 'after' photos yet!

Wow - this is really going to happen! The day after my twin boys turned five (in Nov), I called my internist to let her know that I am finally ready to pursue my hernia repair, muscle repair, and tummy tuck! She referred me to the surgeon who will repair my hernia along with the plastic surgeon who will clean the whole thing up. A few consults later, and I had it on the calendar! Really surreal. My twin pregnancy was a doozy; I'm 4'11" and weighed around 110 when I became pregnant with my twins. I gained something like 70+ pounds and was stretched to the max. The kids were 6 pounds, 3 ounces each and tore my abdomen and produced a lovely umbilical hernia to boot. Good thing that they are so adorable and amazing. :) I've had body issues since they were born; hate being naked even in front of my husband. I've also had some very annoying and painful lower back and hip problems, likely as a result of having such a weak core. I'm looking forward to having my hernia finally repaired, my stomach looking the way that it used to (if not better!), and have a stronger mid-section to strengthen my lower back. Now if only I could stop freaking out and just have it over with already! ;)