Choose No Other, but the Straight Shooter.

I've been researching BBL for YEARS, since about 2013 and TT & Lipo since about 2010 before BBL became big around my way of the world. At that point I was only interested in a TT and maybe Liposuction as my body wasn't as let go as it is now. Well. 2 more births and 1 more baby later I'm just about ready to take the plunge.
My husband and I wanted to try for 1 more baby but have struggled with TTC for over 1 1/2 years now. So I decided if it's meant to be it will be but in the mean time. I'm not going to put me on hold for another decade, it's time to take care of myself and be happy!
I've battled with uncomfortableness and fluctuating weight in between pregnancies, my first being born 2004. Prior to kids I was an extremely athletic, fit, muscular l, toned, smoothed body girl. Well that's just it. I had what I thought was unrealistic expectations, to forever stay fit, muscular and toned, smooth and curvy after each child. The truth is they were not unrealistic expectations, had I educated myself more on taking care of myself as a young mother. I put everything and everyone first and myself last, as most moms do which created extremely u healthy habits and stress. Eating late, stress eating, lack if exercise because I assumed being young meant gravity or nothing else unhealthy would catch up to me. I learned the hard way for myself personally. It's been hard for me to accept that my body has deteriorated the way it has. I blame nobody but myself as it was almost 100% controllable had I made healthier choices. I know some things like a bit of belly bulge and a few stretch marks may have been inevitable but I even believe those too could have been prevented almost 100% at least to the eye as my stretch Mark's are very faint with the exception my my delicious thighs. Even if I had stretch Mark's that were substantial, I wouldn't remove them as they're part of my history made, my children.
What gives me anxiety about going for the plunge with the surgery is that technology, surgical procedures and methods, research, science and statistics are constantly changing and updating.
My biggest priority in this journey is to remain safe. My 2nd priority is results. Most people will jeopardize their safety for 1 round of all in procedures, two or three at one time.
I have 4 beautiful kids at home that need me and I couldn't imagine life without them or their life without me. So safety first. My life and their future is invaluable. So if Inneed to spend an extra 6k for a 2nd procedure to get results I desire, then that's my plan. It's no different than somebody buying a new car or a used car. Inhave everything else I need in life. A home. Cars. A business. A family. Now I just want my self back! I'll surely get there and am confident in this journey more than I have ever been, with choosing the right Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. My first choice was ultimately Dr. Salama. I was in love with his prices VS his results. I haven't seen any before/after photos that didn't make sense to me. Back in 2015 I had a virtual consultation with Duran. It seemed...instant. Too instant. I then had a virtual consultation with Salamas office and he seemed more honest, took his time in breaking his recommendations down and he recommended two procedures. I now have had a virtual (not live) consultation with De Vecchio and primarily because of his true interest in safety along with his previous results (before and afters) I still feel confident I can get the results. Del Vecchio also says, not reccomends, two procedures. 1 procedure that involves a BBL, TT & Lipo is not even an option at his practices because of the increased risks of injury or deaths. He will not play with your life. His exact words "Ima straight shooter" and I loved that.
My 1st procedure will be a BBL with aggressive Lipo to the back, abdomen and flanks. My 2nd procedure will be touch up on the BBL only if needed, Tummy Tuck and a Breast lift.
What am I waiting for?
I'm waiting for my OB/GYN appointment on 02/11/2020. Once I have my examination and my Hysterosonogram to determine exactly why I have been unable to conceive, to more so make sure theres nothing medically precautionary wise that I need to do to stay healthy, to rule out cervical cancer and all that crazy stuff that's hard to think about. Once I'm cleared on that end I plan to set a date with DR. Del Vecchio and go theiugh whatever other health clearances needed for the surgery. I have already provided his Patient Coordinator a handful of dates that would work for me. She and I have only communicated several times but she has been helpful.
My dates provided are all in March. That's my goal. I turn 33 at the end of March and this will, I suppose, be my Birthday present to myself, other than being my with my family in a healthy recovering state, providing all goes well 02/11/2020.
I'm very accepting of all realistic possibilities.
My only concern. Well more so a worry not a concern, is a BBL with Lipo only...how much sagging skin I'll have afterwards and during the in between time I have to wait for my 2nd procedure. I believe I will have the 2md procedure approximately 8 months later. I think Dr. Del Vecchio mentioned 4 months after but I do not want to be in summer weather with surgery recovery. I would wait until the late Fall/early Winter time comes around.
I cannot wait to post before pictures once I officially set a date.
Praying my husband will be accepting of this as well. Ge is not a fan of me doing this but at the same time he wouldn't think twice about checking out a big botty and an itty bitty smooth waist walking by, as most people would look. My older kids are supporting me 100% and they're not that old. 11, 12 and 15. They understand their mama and know this is something I want, not to look like anyone else but to be able to breathe when I tie my shoes and be able to do other things a little more easily without this big gut in the way lol. They get it.
Will reconnect soon!

Projected cost and of course this is based off a quote is anywhere from 10k even to high 13k. This is contingent on which location. NY or Boston. I'm pushing for NY even though itll be more costly because again, being with my kids is most important and the less time I can be away from them, the less stressful the beginning of healing/post-OP will be for me. They're my true support team here.

I'm waiting on a quote for approximate RX costs, Pre-OP Physical Examination, XRays if any, Blood Work etc.. I do not have any health insurance. So everything will be out of pocket. Though Im.not sure insurance would cover any of it anyway.

I have to be serious about this if I'm posting these hot nudies lmao!!! Hey, a little humor goes a long way, right?

Take note of my sagging belly and Diastasis recti which probably will still be noticable after surgery 1. Fingers crossed for a better outcome than expecting on the belly area!