56 Yrs Old, 100# Lost, 3 Kids, Time for the Next Step - Danville, IN

I have had a weight problem my entire life! Up and down, every diet, every program out there. I'd lose some weight, then get pregnant and gain it all back. My highest weight was 263#.

So I heard about the gastric sleeve method of Bariatric surgery, heard how successful it was for people with 100# to lose, so I did the consultation with St. Vincent hospital in Indianapolis. I had my surgery in 2013.

I've lost the weight and kept it off for 2+ years now but, like with everyone else, it's not the end of my journey. I started researching PS in Indy for a Tummy tuck. I have decided on a Dr, the next step is to set up surgery date. I'm so excited to finally be moving forward! I meet with Dr. Rachel Scott in April go go over the fine details, then schedule the surgery.

I will post some before W/L photos & some current photos soon.

I now have the surgery date of 5/12/16. Time to start preparing! Woo hoo, here we go!

I am looking for information on the best scar ointment/cream. so far all I have heard is Maderma. What has worked for you? Also, need recommendations on what you think I will need with for the first couple of weeks. I am having the anchor extended tummy tuck, with the repair to the abdominal muscles. My Dr. says I will have a pain blocker that will last for about 3 days, ;-) I will be staying in the downstairs family room where the dogs won't be able to jump on my. I will have access to a bathroom, with my easy chair that I slept in after my bariatric surgery. I don't have to go upstairs, until it is time to shower, which should be 3 - 4 days out. I am both excited and nervous.