Finally, All About Me! - Columbus, GA

After stalking this site for months and following so many courageous women, I have decided to take the plunge and post my tummy transformation. I am a single mother of two 14 and 12, who has always put them first. Now its time to focus on me, FINALLY! At the age of 20 I had emergency surgery, which caused the surgeon slice me open. I've been self conscious about my scar and have decided to do something about it. I've visited a few PS in my city, but I wasn't confident I would get the snatched look I wanted. Plus, I was smaller and they advised I didn't have enough skin to significantly lower my scar. I continued to look for surgeons and began stalking RealSelf. This is when I found the beautiful work of Dr. Cochran. I had a virtual consultation and with the help of my bff, I paid my deposit and set my date. I will be traveling to Georgia and staying with my bestie who will be with me every step of the way. Thank God she has gone through this process before, but it was with Dr. Ortega. She said she will nurse me and force me to walk. She said "no laying around for days".

I'm just a ball of emotions...excited, nervous, anxious, overwhelmed. I'm just ready to begin my transformation.

I'm traveling from NE to GA for my TT and I'm unsure of what I need to bring and if I should lose a few pounds. Currently, I weigh 178 and my measurements are 36DD-33-48. The only thing I want to go change is my waist. Plus when I had consultations at 170 the doctors said I didn't have enough skin to lower my scar significantly. I'm not sure what I should do. I also need help on what to bring. My bestie will be taking care of me and she has had a MM. She said you don't need all that stuff, but I rather be safe than sorry. What do you suggest I should take.

Ladies I would greatly appreciate your help. Smoothes

I can't believe next week I will be hopping on a plane to have my scar removed. It's been apart of me for 14 years. It's bitter sweet to have it removed. This scar saved my life yet hindered my thoughts of my outer appearance. No matter how much I workout, how flat I get my stomach I still have this annoying scar.

I'm trying to mentally prepare myself for the haters and naysayers. I haven't told my family because I know they are apart of the judgmental crowd. They just have to see me with my tummy out. It is spring. Nothing wrong with showing a peek of flat tummy :). I'm ready to have a little waist to go along with my god given round bottom and DDs.

Smooches