27-year-old Twin Mom Got Her Body Back! TT, Lipo, Breast Lift in March - Birmingham, AL

I considered writing a blog or doing a YouTube channel to document this journey, but then I realized I'd rather not make it so public. I really just want to document it so I can track my progress, connect with others who are going through this as well, and help inspire and support others. It looks like I found a great community for that! So here is my story:
I'm a 27-year-old mom to 9-month-old identical twin girls. Prior to getting pregnant with them, I was in great shape, healthy, and had a great stomach & breasts- no complaints! I was 5'7 and 150lbs, but it was all very proportional (small waist, larger hips, big perky boobs.. ahh I miss that body). Fast forward to my pregnancy, during which I gained over 70lbs. I breastfed my girls for about 3 months, and after that, started working out and dieting to lose the weight. It look me a good 6 months to lose it all, but I did it! The problem I started noticing was that the more weight I lost, the worse my body looked. My stomach got smaller and skin started to sag. My breasts looked like deflated balloons, and the memory of my once hot body started to fade away... I hit the gym harder in hopes that this would clear itself up (I'm too young for this body, after all!) Well, that didn't work out. Saggy skin still remains.
Fast forward again to the present. Despite working out and losing all the weight, I still have the saggy body. After tons of research on surgeons in my area, I decided on Dr. Hedden in Birmingham, AL. My consult with him was great, and he answered all the questions I had. He said I was a great candidate for a full tummy tuck, lipo to my flanks, and a breast lift. I scheduled my surgery for March 10th.
I plan on updating this review with as many details of my experience as I can! I'll also post a picture of my body before getting pregnant, one after having my girls, and a present day body pic.

For those of you reading this who have already had the mommy makeover surgery, I have just a few questions for you:
- If you had a breast lift WITHOUT augmentation, how did you like your results? What size were you before the surgery? I'm a DD now, and just want them lifted, but out of all the pictures I see, I like the look of the augmentation more than just a lift.. any feedback is appreciated!
- How long did you wait to lift heavy things? I'd like to have an idea of how long it will be until I can lift my 18lb girls... (my poor husband is in for it)
- Have you used any scar treatments? If so, what, and how has it been working for you?

I look forward to reading other reviews of this surgery, and good luck to everyone else on their journey!

Here are some of my before/preop pics. Currently 5'7 and 155lbs. I'm hoping to lose a few more lbs in the next two weeks before my surgery. Im ready to say goodbye to this tummy!

My surgery day has finally arrived! I freaked out a little bit last night, but I woke up this morning feeling very peaceful and ready. My daughters are at their grandmothers for a few days, and my husband is by my side and extremely supportive. I took a few more before pictures this morning, and I'm SO ready to say goodbye to this twin mom belly. I'll update later when I'm out!