40 & Looking Pregnant, Getting TT/Lipo Back/flanks W/ Hernia Repair - Bloomfield, MI

I'm 40 years old and I haven't been pregnant since 1998, but I look it. I have 16 and 21 yr. old boys. I'm 5'7" at 149 lbs. I told myself that I would give my self a gift at 40 and this is exactly what I'm doing. My stomach is so ugly more so from the stretch marks than the big gut. I just want to buy the shirts I want (you know the really curve hugging cute ones) and not pull my pants all the way up over my stomach to conceal the flab. I recently lost 14 lbs (not on purpose) due to a ankle fracture in Aug 2013 (crutches are exercise) and this weight loss made me realize that I could lose the weight everywhere else but my stomach, although, I just lost enough there to now be able to button up my pants. But, for the most part, didn't lose the gut. So, in a week, I'll be going under. I'm nervous and wondering to myself, "what I'm I doing?" but I know if I chicken out, I'll be left with this hideous stomach. Also, I'm thinking about what else I could do with the money. But, I digress. I do love my doctor. It only took about 5 other consultations to find the one. He seems to be very genuine and caring so hopefully he'll do a great job. Anyway, just finishing up the last details such as what to cook for freezing, clothing for recovery, etc. I'm glad we all have this site for support. It has been a god sent for me since considering this decision. May God be with me for this surgery. Here is to successful surgeries for us all!

Well ladies, just when you think you have things planned out, it quite doesn't go that way. This past Sunday I started getting sick and today not better, so I had to reschedule for July 21st. I was debating and after the Anesthesia staff called today, they helped me to come to the decision. I haven't been sick in months and sure enough this week, I come down with a head cold (coughing, sneezing, congestion, the whole nine yards). But, everything else was falling into place. I managed to get most of the supplies, my period came on 6 days early which I was excited about because I didn't want to deal with that while in recovery. So I had to cancel hotel, lift chair and I'll have to change things with Human Resources, but some things happen for a reason so I'm Ok. It'll give me a chance to wallpaper my bathroom and finish helping my son with his college endeavors. I just want to be as healthy as possible for this surgery so in turn I can have a fairly uncomplicated recovery. Anyway, I'll keep you guys abreast of my journey and hopefully the 2nd date will work out.

Well Ladies, tomorrow is the day of the surgery, but it might not happen. My throat is irritated, but not sore. No strep, but my family doctor says its inflamed. I have just enough irritation to cause a cough. Unfortunately, I can feel the cough in my stomach so this won't help the stomach avoid pain after surgery. I've been gargling salt water, my doc has me on an antibiotic, throat drops, but the irritation still persists. Although, I want this surgery, I don't want to compromise my life for it. All I can do is see what Anesthesia says when I get there and see what happens. If it gets cancelled this time, I'm not sure when I'll have it or when I'll have help to get it next year or a few years from now. Anyway, I'll keep you updated.