53-year Old, 2 Kids, Ready for a Little Nip and Tuck - Chevy Chase, MD

I have to start by saying how ecstatic I am and soooo very happy that I had the tummy tuck surgery. Just to recap and be more thorough in this update, I had a full tummy tuck, with muscle repair, and liposuction to the flanks, hips, thighs and inner thighs. At 6 weeks, I'm feeling really great and almost back to normal. I say almost because, I still have some tightness and numbness from the muscle repair but nothing debilitating. Today I started exercising by walking a slow mile - I usually run but will probably not be able to do that for a few weeks yet. My incision is healing very nicely and my scar looks far better than I expected at this point. Its been great being able to fit into my clothes and not look 4 months pregnant - I'm not able to fit into my skinny jeans yet (still a little swollen) but it won't be long. I daringly wore a two piece for the first time in 20 years while on vacation in Mexico last week (see picture). I have no regrets about having the surgery - except that I should have done 10 years ago! Like many of you, I was really scared about having the surgery and spent many months and even the few weeks before the surgery second guessing my decision. I'm thankful for my ps Dr. Wendell Miles for being so patient and his willingness to listen to all my concerns and allowing me to have as many appointments as I needed to answer my questions and calm my fears. I'll try to write an update documenting my surgery and recovery period. Here are my measurements day before surgery and 6-weeks postop. Height 5'6" Weight 168------>162 (My weight did not change because of the surgery per se - it's hard to eat after your tummy muscle has been repaired - another benefit ????. Then I did a 9-day Isagenix Cleanse) Above waist 34------->31 Waist 37------>31 Tummy 42------>37 Hips 45----->43 Thighs 44------>42 I still have a little swelling so I'm sure my measurements will probably go down even more by the 3-month mark.

After years of working out, dieting and losing weight, I was still unable to lose my belly fat from two pregnancies and two c-sections. I'm so glad I had the tummy tuck, I feel so much better about my appearance and I look so much better in my clothes. I have no regrets! It was worth every dime! My new body looks amazing!