I've been the girl with the flat tummy, then not, then again, then DEFINITELY not. My family has, what I not-so-lovingly refer to as (dun, dun, dunnnnn...) the "hereditary gut". We all have an average height and build, meaning thin legs and arms, but with a big belly. I just couldn't lose that gut! I was running 5x a week with an average of 15-20 miles a week, watching what I ate, but no luck. Throw three babies, the youngest weighing in at 9lbs 11oz at birth on top of the hereditary

After my son (second child) was born in 2007, my belly was never the same. I always looked 4 months pregnant, regardless of diet and exercise. After my third and last child was born last November, I was more than ready to get everything put back together. I had a large umbilical hernia which required repair, and there was no way I was going in for that and not doing the whole thing! Starting about 6 months prior to the surgery and after I finished breastfeeding, I focused

I had a MACS lift with autologous fat grafting 4 days ago. 9/21/2011. This is a face lift with some of my own fat injected into my chin. I just turned 49 and am planning some major life changes. I hope this will give me the confidence I need. I'm hoping that a more youthful appearance will give me an edge in the job market. My face looks lopsided and is still swollen. I do feel better about this after reading some of the experiences of others. I know it's still early.Updated