“VERY HAPPY”

I am a 28 year old mother of two. I have a 4 year old and a soon to be 2 year old. My girls are my world but mommy is ready for her body back! I am 5’8” and currently weigh around 160lbs. When I got pregnant with my first daughter I weighed 170 and when I had her I weighed 250! So in 9 months I gained 80lbs. YIKES! I managed to get down to 180 by the time I got pregnant with my second daughter and was 200 when I had her. It has been nearly two years now and I am getting close to my goal weight.

Needless to say I have tons of stretch marks and saggy skin! It is so gross and it makes me depressed. I work out about 4 times a week which does make me feel good at least until I take my clothes off! L I have been in a whirlwind trying to find the perfect Dr. I have read several reviews and have narrowed my choice down to 3.

I go to my first Consult on March 2nd! I can hardly wait. I think I have become obsessed with looking at before and after photos and reading everyone’s stories. I even dream about it.

Though I’m very excited I also have fears. I’m so scared to have surgery and something to go wrong. How horrible would it be if something did happen and I left my girls motherless just for my own selfish reasons. I know its far fetched but it still plays in my mind!

Updated on 6 Mar 2011:
I went to my first consult. I loved the PS. He made the comment your defiantly no fat its all skin, which was great to hear! The only thing that I’m not to excited about is he suggested that I get a lift and TT then wait 6 months before getting implants. So I need some feed back…Who all has got them done at same time and who all has waited and what did you think of the results? I go to my second consult on March 21!

Updated on 28 Mar 2011:
I went to another consult last week and I love the PS.I'm going to use Lisa Taylor MD. From the moment I walked in to the moment I walked out I felt so comfortable. Dr. Taylor really knows what she is doing and I look forward to getting my body back with her! I have a wedding to attend in May so I decided to wait to have surgery till June! I go June 16th for a tummy tuck and breast lift. Then probably in December or January I will go back for a breast augmentation. I'm so excited but trying to not think about it because June is still a ways away!

Updated on 12 Jun 2011:
This Thursday is the big day. I am having a breast lift and tummy tuck. A big part of my problem is stretch marks and I know that they wont completely go away but they have to look better than they do now! I'm starting to really nervous and having a hard time sleeping! I'm so ready to get it over with. I'm terrified I will not be happy with the results, but I look at all the before and afters on here and it gives me hope that I can look better too! I'm posting some pics and let me tell you they are not pretty!

Updated on 15 Jun 2011:
Tomorrow is the big day!!! I'm excited and nervous! I'm going to miss my kids so much, but hopefully it will be worth it!

Updated on 19 Jun 2011:
This is day 3 post op! Yesterday by far was the roughest day, but today I feel so much better. I'm still not standing completely straight but I'm getting close. No BM yet but I have been passing a lot of gas! I have seen my tummy and breast during dressing changes and I do believe that it is going to be worth it. Very happy so far!

Updated on 24 Jun 2011:
I am now 8 days post op! I can move around pretty good. I'm still a little crooked. Over all I feel pretty good. My biggest complaint is being so tired. I cut my pain pills in half because they just knock me out. On Wednesday I got one of my jp drains out and next Wednesday I should be able to get the other one out. I'm a little nervous and excited because my girls are coming home tomorrow. My 4 your old will do fine its my 2 year old wanting to climb on me that scares me! I have missed them so much though so it will be great to see them. I go back to work this Tuesday which will be 12 days post op... I hope I will be ready. I only work 4 to 6 hours and I pretty much just sit at a desk! OK here goes some pics. I still have stretch marks which I expected but they are better than before!

Updated on 2 Jul 2011:
I am now 16 days post op! Feeling pretty good. I still get worn out fairly easy but I'm doing more and more every day. I'm having issues sleeping at night. Its an every other night issue. Guess its better than not sleeping every night! LOL I'm pretty much off of pain meds. I take one sometimes at night! I had my two week appointment the other day. Everything looks great. I am now drain free! Starting Monday I can take my binder off at night! My hips are very crooked still. I have curvature of my backbone and usually go to a chiropractor to have my hips straighten so my pics still look crooked. Does anyone know how long till I can go to the chiropractor?

Updated on 11 Sep 2011:
It has been a fast 3 months! I feel wonderful and I am very happy with the results. Unfortunately I have stretch marks still but to me its a million times better than it was! COMPLETELY WORTH IT!!! I am getting implants on December 1st! I'm so excited I will have boobs for the first time. LOL

Updated on 17 Nov 2011:
I went to my final consult for my breast augmentation Monday!! I don't know about anyone else but I found picking the size fun yet stressful. I don't want to be too big or small. I finally decided on 420cc high profile silicone. My ps will bring the next size down the day of surgery just in case I change mind. I'm very excited and honestly can't believe it's almost time!!! 2 weeks and I will finally have boobs. ;) I will post pics soon. By the way I feel wonderful and have been back to full activity for about 3 months now. It's hard to believe its been 5 months since surgery.

Updated on 1 Dec 2011:
Today was the big day! I'm sore but this is nothing compared to the last surgery!!! I ended up with 421cc high profile silicone on smaller side and a size down on the other side. I can't wait to really see them. :) I will post pics ASAP.

Updated on 4 Dec 2011:
I am now 3 days post op! I have really cut back on the pain meds. I only took a few yesterday and so far I havent taken any today. I'm sore but just using ice to numb the pain! I'm so happy with the way they turned out and I cant wait until they are completely healed.