It's almost time to see the me I used to be.

I'm 31 and have 5 kids between the ages of 4 and 15. I've wanted to get a mommy makeover for several years to restore my confidence, self esteem, and self image. Before having my oldest, I was a model, and miss the beautiful skin I had. I gained way to much weight in my first 2 pregnancies, and because of depression in my marriages, I still retained much weight. I was steady at 250 pounds for a long time. Once I got out of my destructive relationships and found happiness with myself and my children, the weight began to fall off. Unfortunately I am left with many stretch marks (covering all regions of my body), and lose excess skin, primarily the belly region. For years I had been venting to my best friend that I wanted to undergo cosmetic surgery to restore my youthful body appearance. Now he is my fiance and suggested that I go ahead and go through with it. He says he loves me and thinks I'm sexy as I am, but that he wants me to feel the same way; self confidence will only make me that much more sexy in his eyes. So here I am, researching the surgeries and doctors to finally go through with the surgery.

In my extensive research of the procedures and results, I've decided to go with a tummy tuck, liposculpture, breast augmentation, with a Brazilian boots lift. I've asked for consultations with several Dominican doctors for quotes. Dr. Robles has quoted $6300, Dr. Pizzoglio $8300, and Dr. Disla $5500. Still looking though. I'm not looking for the cheapest doctor, but the one I feel will give me the results I am looking for. Must admit that I'm really nervous because I know I will be going to a foreign country alone.

A little detail I forgot to mention... my amazing fiance is coming home from Afghanistan this upcoming week! I'm so excited I can barely stand it! Right away we are remodeling the garage and making more room for the kids. My little gift to my best friend and love of my life: an airplane. No, not a remote controlled one. A real 1946 Aeronica Champ. It's dismantled and we get to put it back together once we pick it up, but he gets his lifelong dream. Then we will promptly hop a commercial flight to Florida for Sun 'n Fun before he has to return to duty. Sometime during all of this, I hope we can sit down and discuss my sx to figure out details of when and by what doctor. I am thinking more and more that Dr. Robles may be the one.