Tummy Tuck - Cape Town, South Africa

6 June

13 more days!!!! So excited!

Couldnt sleep last night at all. Kept thinking of the upcoming TT. I am really nervous about the whole procedure. Ive been reading different stories about you ladies on here about your recovery process. It sounds doable but still daunting. I have the support of my dear husband although he loves me just the way I look now. But I dont. Ive always been skinny and after three pregnancies and weight gain and saggy skin I look and feel awful. I had my first consult with the PS on the 5 March 2012. He went through the whole process with me and hubby. Took before photos, which was rather embarrasing especially when he had to lift and prod. I wanted the floor to open up and swallow me. I just kept focused on hubbys face and got through it. He answered all our questions and was very thorough. I immediately clicked with him and we felt very comfortable. I left feeling optimistic. I got all the dos and donts, the cost, what time I have to be there, etc. I have chickened out alot since March but I havent cancelled yet. My bestie had a BA with the same PS and she looks amazing. I feel a bit disappointed when I mentioned to my parents that I would like to go and the response was very negative. I kinda knew that they were not gna be supportive but out of respect I told them. It still hurts though. My sister and bestie are behind me 100%. It feels good though to talk about it to them and hubby but I think they are getting tired of me talking about it all the time. Lol.

Ive been lurking here a while and reading everyones stories and it has given me confidence to submit my own. Ive never really considered having one but I exercise all the time and have yet to see a difference there. He will also be doing lipo on my hips as well as muscle repair. I come home the next day and will have the drains for six days. School closes the 22 June for winter break. Hubby will be taking a week off to help me out and see to the kids (picking up and droppin them off at school) for the last 3 days of term. Im considering getting a domestic to come and clean for three days a week for a month the week of and for three weeks after. Ive decided to sleep in my daughters bedroom which is close to the bathroom. Ive kinda had some practice laying on my butt all day two years ago during winter for 6 weeks with no driving, no trips to the mall, limited bathing, etc. when i broke my ankle. My kids are amazing and helped alot then and still do. They very independent and look after their 4yr old brother. So im not too worried about that. This is kinda long and I have to go clean up, will update soon. Will post pics soon, still a bit scared to. :-)

I am 33 years old and have 3 kids, aged 11,8, and 4. After having 3 c-sections, I finally decided to have a tummy tuck.