42 Years Old Mother, Ready to Get my Body Back.

I can hardly believe it, but I've made the decision and paid the deposit for a tummy tuck and Lipo of abs, flanks and upper arms. My pre-op is about a month away and the surgery itself is about 6 weeks out. This site is priceless to those considering the flatside. I've read countless other stories and comments and it helps so much to have my feelings and questions validated as normal. I'm excited and nervous and can't wait to share more!

I am getting so nervous & excited about all of this. I can still hardly believe I'm doing something like this for myself. I know I want it, I know I'm worth it, I know that in reality - it isn't terribly expensive considering all else we take care of on an annual basis. But I still have guilt (mom guilt?). However, I was sitting down and caught a glimpse of my tummy resting on my thighs over the weekend = guilt diminishing :)
Haven't taken any pics yet - but will post some pre-pics soon. I can't wait to join the ranks of the flatside and be able to look back at my journey!! can't thank all the rest of you wonderful RS's for sharing your stories and creating a safe place where questions are answered and experiences are shared.

To say I'm on the edge right now is an understatement! My pre-op is a week away, the surgery itself is set for Feb 23rd. I obsess when awake and dream about it at night. I've started buying some of the things I'll need for after surgery, but have so many more items to get. It's little stuff too - like house dresses and pads, not crazy expensive things. I'm going to look at a recliner this weekend because I'm not renting a hospital bed and am not expecting much from myself these first few weeks. I keep reading all of the reviews and trying to prep myself to just hang tight through the first 10 days as that seems to be the worst. Either way, I'm nervous as heck, but feeling determined. Pray for me RS, pray that the surgery goes well, recovery goes well, and another one of us joins the flatside.