42 Years Old, 4 Kids, 5'4", Tummy Tuck, Lipo Flanks, Lipo Dorsal Roll, Lipo Inner/Outer Thighs, Lipo Knees

4/27/17 - Yesterday I had my 2nd visit at Dr. Freedland's office to sign my life way. I'm up and down. One minute I think,....what am I doing???, the next minute I feel super excited. We are two weeks away. I have already paid so there is no turning back now. They gave me some rules to follow & a shopping list. Rules include no alcohol, salt, or anything that can thin my blood such as garlic. Shopping list includes, sweatsuit, pads for my legs, ice packs, & dial soap. Pics are coming...stay tuned...

I'm starting to prepare. I went on Venus.com today and picked out my first bikini ever!! (See pic). I'm wondering how long it will take for my belly button to heal. I have a big 2-day canoe trip the end of July and I'm hoping that 10 weeks my belly button will healed up. The scar will be covered. :). As soon as o get the swim suit I'm gonna take a before /after with the same suit!! I can't wait! :) Also- I talked to my sister last night.

Yesterday I had to stop by the office to pay my bill. On my way there I was thinking that instead of getting inner/outer lipo, that maybe I should of spent my money to get lipo on my neck. I have a little bit of a double chin that seems to show up in every picture. When I got there I asked about it. The lady giving me all the financial info (Barbara) is so awesome! She said she would talk to the doctor to see if he could squeeze me in 5 min between patients to see if that would work for me. We met super quick. He told me that while I could do it, there is an alternative procedure that actually lifts the neck that would give me much better results. As soon as he talked about "neck lift", I immediately thought...omg this is gonna be too expensive but it sounded really good! I really like this Doctor. He explains everything in simple terms and isn't arrogant at all. Great bedside manner! I went back to the office with Barbara. She said that normally the procedure is about $5K, but since I'm already paying to be at the hospital - all they have to do is charge for the procedure and not all the hospital charges. It knocked it down to $2400 as an add on. I signed up!

Now.... I'm so nervous thinking what did I sign up for! I'm doing my neck, tummy, flank, dorso roll, and inner/outer thighs. I"m going to be a mess of cuts a bruises...literally from head to toe! Time to pray for strength and that it all turns out really good.