43 Years Old, 2 Kids. So Excited for my Tummy Tuck and flank lipo - Bellevue, WA

The big event is tomorrow morning! Just took my before pictures and it makes everything feel extra real. I have been thinking about getting a tummy tuck for years. I've always been a big believer in eating right with plenty of exercise. And with that, I love my healthy curves. However, after two large babies, my stomach muscles have been stretched apart . Unfortunately nothing but surgery can fix it. I'm at the perfect place in my life to do this for myself. Don't get me wrong, I feel the mommy guilt for spending the money on myself rather than my children. But I've thought of this as an investment. I imagine my kids with a happier more confident mom that will benefit them in the future.

Healing seems like it's been a breeze. Granted I had two weeks off work and help with kids and meals. But as far as pain management, staying on top of the drugs worked for me. I took higher dose for the first few days which pretty much kept me asleep most of the time. I am now at the low dose during the day and take a slightly higher dose at night to stay asleep. I see myself off the hard stuff by Monday and back to work I go. The pictures are so fun for me to see side by side. I'm so so happy. With the photos, please note there is quite a bit of swelling still which will continue to go away.

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