“TT rescheduled for March 28th- NY”

Like many of the previous women who have posted here, I have been wanting to do this for what seems like forever. I am a mid-40's mom of 3 who works full-time. Each of my kids was well over 9 lbs. and I gained about 60 lbs. with each of them. I also had 2 miscarriages at around 16 weeks.

Even though I am extremely active, I can never get rid of the damage to this area (hanging skin, almost absent bellybutton, poor muscle tone). I finally went for my consultation and found out that I have significant diastisis recti (around 4 inches separation) and that is why I can never seem to improve my abdominal area!

I have been incredibly self-conscious about it for almost 10 years and it affects me every day of my life in some way! So I took the plunge and sent in my deposit, arranged financing, and told my boss. Now that it is only 38 days away and there is no turning back, I am getting totally freaked out! I am most afraid that I will not come out of the operation, even though I am in great health, have had anesthesia before, etc. These are the types of crazy thoughts I am beginning to focus on- even though at the same time, I am so excited to reclaim my body back!

I am so glad to have found this supportive site, as I have found that a few of my usual supporters are not exactly with me on this one! My husband left this one up to me and said that he will love me no matter what. I am proud of myself that I took this HUGE step toward making myself feel better- mentally and physically- and am doing something that will have benefits for the years to come! :)

Updated on 23 Nov 2011:
Wow- only 3 weeks to go until the big day! I worked out HARD last night and expect I will be doing much of the same up until the actual surgery. Still wondering what else I need to get prior to the surgery- I have a wedge pillow for my head (to help get in/out of bed easier) and a cushion for under knees for the first few days (to help with blood flow). I would like to purchase a Stage 2 compression garment, but won't know what my PS recommends until my Pre-op on Monday. Starting to get excited to say good=bye to all my extra skin and stretch marks!

Updated on 26 Nov 2011:
OK, went to the bank and got the checks for the surgeon, surgey center, and anesthesiologist. Then I started to have all kinds of doubts- is using this much money selfish, what if the scar is worse than the skin and pouch I have now, what if it doesn't go well, etc. My husband and my DD9 (!!!) calmed me down and made me realize that if I don't do it now, I will always regret that I changed my mind at the last minute. So, here I go, Pre-Op app't. on Monday, with TONS of questions! Hope all is going well for all my fellow TT's-to-be out there! P.S. Will try to post pics soon- only 18 days left!

Updated on 28 Nov 2011:
Hello all. As my new title states- I had to reschedule my TT for March 28th. My DD9 has been suffering from an autoimmune disease/disorder for some time now and it has really been acting up lately. As I tried to sleep and make sense of it all weekend, I realized Dec. is not feeling right for me on many levels. I need to spend all of my energy now to help her get better from her medical issues. Check back with me closer to the end of March!