53, 80kg - 3 Caesar Ops, Hysterectomy and 2 Endometriosis Ops. - Brisbane, AU

After living with a belly most of my life I finally decided to do something about it. Yes I am a bit overweight, I've never been slim always heavier and more muscular, but it's only the belly that bothers me. I'm healthy and reasonably active and plan to be more active and outdoors once I'm on the flat side. I find the belly is a barrier to movement - so I want it gone!

I'll be having some work done on the overstretched muscles, hopefully that will give me back decent shape.
I've asked about minor lipo to go along with the TT but still awaiting confirmation on that. I'll be ok either way.

It's been a very quick process and in some ways much better because I would more than likely have chickened out if there was a long wait. After having so many abdominal operations I know what the recovery is like and am really not looking forward to the pain. I was glad to see quite a few women my age having the same op, and some excellent results.

I'll post more info later, apologies for the poor quality images :)

Obviously I'm not 180 kg :) but still a little overweight, nothing was mentioned about my weight when I spoke to the Dr so I figured it wasn't an issue. Also the weight to height ratio only works on averages and so far I've never met an average person! The best way to judge, I think, is how you feel and what's normal for you. I've always been heavier (not fatter) with lots more muscle than most of my friends (from good sturdy stock!). My concern now is that my shape has changed even though I'm eating well and getting out and about regularly. I've been told that my hormones are to blame and that I'll just have to either put up with it or eat less. Neither option works for me.
One week to go :)

Five days and feeling almost normal again, still stiff when I start moving and getting up out of bed or chairs means lots of arm use rather than abdomen but i'm definitely on the slide to home now :)
I ca honestly say that I know I'll still see a much more improved profile over then next week or two, theres still a fair amount of swelling so even from those original pics you can see a huge difference - and it's only going to get better.
Unfortunately I had a vertical cut as well which I can see was the better option - I have a very high belly button and have had many surgeries previously so the Dr wanted to make sure I was not going to have problems later by taking the slightly softer option. I heal well so I'm still hoping to wear a bikini at Christmas (I'm in Australia so it's hot then) even if I do have a slight scar.
Keep up the good work guys and stay positive.