NEW PICS! So happy the drain is OUT!*TT, BA, Lipo of Flanks/waist/axilla - Dothan, AL

I have lost over 130lbs over three years. It was hard work and now I finally will 'see' my new body out from under this tummy! The cost I mentioned is actually for lipo of waist/flank area with the abdominoplasty. I have wanted this for almost 4 years now, but there was always that guilt in spending the money. My weight has been stable at 160lbs( ok now I am at 155lbs..lol) and I am 5'4". I will be sure to post pictures of before and after because it is my favorite part of this site!
I also have posted in TT forum since I was first planning on only the tummy...lucky me, I get both now :)


Updated on 26 Apr 2012:
So today we drove to Dothan and paid the remaining balance! It was scary, but exhilarating! My pre-op is scheduled for the day before surgery and then I have to be at the hospital at 5am.
I will be driving myself because my husband will be in school. My son is staying overnight with a friend so I can try to rest well before surgery :)
I cannot believe it is so soon. I am terribly anxious and had a hard time sleeping last night. I truly hope it will not be 3 weeks of no sleep..lol. My husband is so very supportive since he watched me lose all of my weight and then be left with a less than happy state. I have always been heavy, so when the doctor mentioned putting my stomach 'where it used to be', I laughed out loud. I think the last time my stomach was flat, I was 12! My doctor said he will be removing a significant amount of skin since I had an extreme weight loss. I do have realistic expectations and know that I won't fly out of bed looking fabulous, but to have my 'flap' removed will be quite liberating I am sure. The doctor also said he is going to lipo under my arms where the last PS who did my BR did not. That is awesome to me because it does bother me that it sticks out over the bras.
Anyway, I am terribly excited and keep rambling and looking at before and after pictures! I will be taking ictures before, during, and after as well so that people can obsess like I have!

Updated on 30 Apr 2012:
So I called the PS this morning because on their FB page it states they offer military discount and we already paid for the TT/Lipo. I also asked about the BA and they should be calling me back with all of the info! I am hoping they can put the 'discount' from the other procedures towards the BA, then we can just pay the remaining amount. I truly hope I can get all of this over at once :) Now I just have to WAIT for the office to call me back...I am not very patient..lol.
At least I am watching my friend's kids today and that will keep my mind off of it for awhile!
I am beyond excited. While my husband is always supportive, I think he loves the idea of bigger boobies again. He mentioned at least 4 times yesterday that in just a couple of weeks, my boobs will be bigger. At least he is supportive right?! lol

Updated on 30 Apr 2012:
AWESOME! So, there IS a discount for military AND they are seeing my at 1030 tomorrow morning for another consult for new tatas ;) That is perfect since my husband can come and help me choose a size! So, the discount money for the TT/Lipo, will go towards the BA now! Woohoo! All my body dreams coming true in just over two weeks!

Updated on 1 May 2012:
Saw my PS this morning and he did measurements for new ta-tas! We discussed size and I tried them on with the bra, etc. I am going with Mentor Silicone around 475cc under the muscle. It should put me around a small D. He said I probably won't notice too much pain from the breasts because of my ain in the tummy..lol. That's reassuring and honest ;)
We paid for the BA today as well and now I just need to grab a couple of bras before surgery. The total cost for lipo of flanks/waist/hip area, abdominoplasty, and BA with no lift(since I had the breast reduction 5 years ago) is $11,300. Whew. That is a BIG number when typed out! Regardless, it is paid for and there is no turning back! I am excited, but a bit nervous about recovery. I already have my prescriptions filled too. Just 16 more days!

Updated on 2 May 2012:
We went shopping today and I bought a couple front hook sport bras, Designer Whey (I am almost out), some sexy granny panties, and some gas medicine to have on hand. All of my prescriptions are ready and everything else is set. The hardest part is waiting for the next couple of weeks! I finally caved and bought some Unisom to help me sleep too. My period was due Sunday, but I am always late or off a bit, so I am sure it should come anytime now :P I just want to get it out of the way before the surgery!
I hope everyone is having a wonderful week :)

Updated on 4 May 2012:
Still no period, but having cramping, so hopefully soon! I am in love with Unisom. I actually slept for a full 8 hours and HARD! Amazing. Two weeks from today, at this time, I will be in SURGERY! Wow!

Updated on 11 May 2012:
One week from this moment, they will be wheeling me back to surgery!! Ack! I feel nervous, excited, anxious, and a whole lot of stressed! I still have not gotten a period, but it may be the stress. I also have PCOS, so my body is weird anyway. I keep thinking of how it will be to NOT have this stomach. It is a daily reminder of where I cam from and how much effort I have put into getting healthy. I know that I am ready for this change, it just seems so big and life-altering. I keep trying to take deep breaths and remember that I am worth it. I do deserve to be happy on the outside now! I just want my outside to reflect my inside for once!! :)