4 C-sections, 4 Wonderful Children: Soon to Be Fabulous at 40! - Atlanta, GA

Only about two more weeks left before my Mommy Makeover. I am super excited and also nervous. I have scoured this website for information and I have found some very good reviews. I hope that my review helps to inform others, as well. I have had 4 C-sections, a hysterectomy, bladder repair. These procedures plus the weight gain from having children has stretched my body out of shape. I do feel that I still look good in my clothes. However, I use shape-wear underclothing to help mold my body so that the cellulite is not as noticeable and so I am more comfortable walking, as my thighs rub together. My goal for this makeover is to have the ability to wear shirt or dress without a bra and to be able to fit my clothes without my hanging stomach showing through. I would also like to have the "bra/back fat" removed. I am not interested in a BBL, but if he can do something to shape what is already there without adding more fat, I would be grateful.

Confirmed my consult and surgery. Strange to me, the surgeon is asking me to stop my blood pressure medication (Labetalol) 24 hrs before surgery and my anxiety medication (Ativan) immediately. This is new information for me as I have never been asked to stop my meds and I have had 4 C-sections, hysterectomy, colonoscopy, endoscopy and other procedures while on these meds. As a matter of fact, when I had my hysterectomy, the doctor told me to make sure I took my medicine. Anyone else have to stop taking routine meds?

I am shuffling between anxiety and excitement throughout the day. I have 4 wonderful children, and I'm a single mom, so it gets scary at times to think about surgery. The crazy thing is the surgery and expected pain after don't bother me. (I have been cut open a lot). I just don't like being "put to sleep"! But, alas, this type of surgery requires it, so I'm gonna keep praying that God guides everyone involved in my care and blesses me with a speedy and healthy recovery.

On a great note, the doctor is allowing my daughter to accompany me to the consultation. She is almost 9 years old and super excited to meet Dr. Jones since she and I both watch him on TV. All he gets are GREAT reviews. I am hoping my experience will be awesome, as well.