Today I begin my (short) weight loss journey. I hope to lose 10-15 lbs by my surgery date (not set yet). My consultation is set, however, for May 19th!!! I am super nervous for the recovery time, since my children are still small. They are 2, 5, 8, and 10. My babies ranged from 9lbs 2 oz to 9lbs 8 oz at birth. Since I am stretching to hit 5'4", my belly went straight out and there is a...
Had surgery Dec 16th. I was so prepared to have this surgery when I scheduled the consultation. Yesterday I was not mentally prepared at all. I was an emotional basket case to say the least. Spiritually I was prepared if something bad happened. I cried up till the time they rolled me into surgery. When I received the med to knock me out I tried sooooo hard to fight it. It over took me. Lol....
I have had extra skin on my stomach since I was 17 years old (when I had my first son) I was very small (98 lbs) and gained 60 lbs. For the past 11 years I refused to show my stomach to anyone, like a prisoner in my own body. I tossed the idea of a tummy tuck around for well over a year but was a little intimidated of the cost as well as having a surgery which I had never had any procedures...
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