42, Two Young Boys, and Getting my Body Back! - Tijuana, Baja, California

I'm excited and nervous all in one!! I am 42 years old, married 11 years, and Blessed with two beautiful young boys, ages 8 and 3. I was pretty thin before getting married & starting a family. I am amazed at how God new what He was doing when he created woman to be Mommies. Our bodies are incredible. My belly stretched out tremendously with both my pregnancies. I also developed hernias, one with each pregnancy. Two years ago I had both inguinal hernias repaired. Through the years, I gained weight, lost weight, was a yo yo. I lost almost 30 pounds a little over a year ago. I've been pretty successful in keeping most of it off. I'm now left with a stretched out tummy & sagging boobies from breast feeding both boys and losing weight. Which leads me to today- I yearn to have my body back. I remember having conversations with my husband after our first child about getting a breast lift when I was done having our children. Well, my husband got a vasectomy 19 months ago, so as long as I stay married, I'm not having anymore babies. I'm getting my body back!!!

I've had my first appointment with a plastic surgeon. Turns out I have an umbilical hernia! No wonder my belly button hurts every now and again! I will also need a lollipop breast lift with implants. I am currently a 34 C, but all skin!! That saddens me, didn't want so many scars... So, I'll be getting a breast lift w/ implants, tummy tuck w/ hernia repair and lipo. I am scheduled for Saturday March 15, 2014.

I emailed the Doctor with plenty of questions and she has replied... It's becoming more of a reality. At first my husband was very quiet about it, I thought he wasn't on board. When I met with the Doctor I kept expressing I didn't want to go too big because I didn't want others to know I had gotten a "boob job". I laughed at her response, "who cares?" As the weeks go by my DH has brought up the idea of getting big boobs, not obvious big, but big enough for my body type. Since I'm already a full C (all skin) it's difficult to know if a full C implant would look similar under my shirts???? I've been wearing clear gel inserts in my bra for a month now so that it's not completely obvious after the procedure. I think some people will wonder - but do they dare ask? LOL

I am being very careful with who I share this with. As I've read so many wonderful helpful reviews on this site, I am learning that even close family members will react differently. I have only told my DH, sister, mom (who will be taking care of me), 2 co-workers, and best friend (who has also had work done by this doctor). It's also difficult to talk about with my sister or friends who are over weight. They think I'm crazy for doing this, especially since I lost all that weight... But they don't see what my clothes hide and how I "feel". I want to feel "Hot" for my husband again. It is a personal decision, based on each of our own experiences which got us to this same point, to have a "Mommy Make-over."

I am a 2nd grade teacher and have spring break coming up. I will take the week before off, giving me a good 3 solid weeks to recuperate. I won't lie, I am scared! I have been praying, and know that if any doors close, it's because I am not suppose to go through with this. I am getting my body back!!! =)

I am so glad to have come across this site. So many honest reviews have really helped me already. Thank you!