I'm Goin' for It! 43yrs, 2 C-sections BA Revision, MR, Lipo. Cary, NC

*sigh* Where to start? I'll start where the rest of you have started, and give my stats: 5'5", 175lbs, 2 C-sections that were 7 and 11 years ago. It finally dawned on me that I am disgusted by my body. I did all the usual things like run from mirrors, etc, but it wasn't till about 18 months ago that I realized that I didn't feel like myself. And I hadn't felt like myself, since I had kids. Rewind 17 years: I had implants (saline) placed when I was 26. I was TOTALLY flat-chested, and it changed my life. Seriously. I had so much more confidence after the BA. I loved my body! It was great. Then I went the traditional route and got married and eventually had kids. My body totally changed after my first child, but I was so happy and excited (not to mention tired) that I didn't notice how poorly I felt about my body, and what an effect that would have on me in the long run. I've also got quite a history of anxiety/depression/OCD which has resulted in a bunch of meds. Unfortunately these meds now make it impossible to lose weight. I've tried everything, and can't get the scale to budge. I'm currently doing Orange Theory Fitness 4 days a week. Phew. So, despite not being at my optimal weight, it's time to just go for it. I know I will never be tiny again, but there's nothing wrong with curves:) once I have a waist and some new boobies I'll be as good as new! So I found Dr. Morea in this site, went for an initial consult in January, and am now booked for July 6 th. Can't wait. I'm counting down by sleeps, days of work, and gym work outs. Just about enough to make myself crazy! I can't say how great it has been to have found this site. I have read countless stories, and they have helped educate me and encourage me. So , I hope I can do the same for someone. I'll post pics when I'm a little braver. I need to retake them, and as you know, that's not much fun in the "before" body!!

Can't believe I'm willing to post actual pics of myself. I can only do this because all of the other women who have done it, and it's been a great benefit to me. So, you can see my lovely apron accompanied by my spare tire. I went to see the doctor yesterday because I had more questions and also needed to show him some wish pics which I didn't have at the original consultation. He and his staff were great. He confirmed that I was looking to go with larger implants than originally thought. That makes me happy and nervous and scared all at once. Then we discussed my spare tire, and what is actually included in "flanks". I'm so glad I asked, because the flanks don't wrap around to your back. Didn't catch the name of what that's called, but he said lipo to that area would be extra, because of the location I would have to be flipped over in surgery in order to access it. Wasn't planning on that, but now that I know, I think I need to go for it. I don't plan on making any other big trips to the OR any time soon. It's another $1500. Luckily we have a little nest egg. Looking for others having surgery around the same time. There are few people that I'm willing to share this with in real life??. Thanks to those sharing their journey. Happy healing!

im constantly reading about MMOs, TTs, post op, etc. you might say I'm obsessed with it :) I've learned a LOT from reading in this site. I've encouraged my husband to do some reading as well so he'll know what to expect during the recovery. However, I'm not really sure what to have him read. If anyone has any suggestions, that would be great. I've suggested reading posts on Real Self like I do, but he's not really interested in all the info that comes with these reviews. I want him to read that I will barely be ambulatory immediately post op, and that those first two days and nights are going to be challenging. Really challenging. I'm also worried that he'll have to travel in a few weeks of my surgery, which would leave me with the kids alone. I guess I need to wait and see what happens. I'm nervous about all sorts of stuff when it comes to this topic! Last night I wandered around Amazin looking at all the things I could buy. I started a wish list. I don't want to over-buy. But Itbos so tempting--and fun-- looking for stuff for this surgery and afterward. I can hardly stand it! Thanks for posting everyone! Happy Healing!