29 YO Mom of 2, 112 Lbs - February 2016 Tummy Tuck & Breast Lift. Dublin, CA

After my first child, I did probably only needed a belly button revision. After the second, I my pregnant belly was two inches bigger which has left me with a lot of extra skin despite a proper diet and exercise. I go to the gym 4 to 5 days a week and eat very healthy with minimal process foods. My only option to get my body back to it's pre-baby status is surgery.

As for my breasts, I was an early bloomer. I had a 34D in middle school. I think not wearing a properly sized bra combined with Physical Education and little knowledge of how to take care of my breasts at this age caused them to hang early on. So, I was never able to really enjoy perky breasts when I finally became sexually active and more aware of my body and body image standards.

At 9 months postpartum it was becoming clear that my belly was not going to change much more. I don't like the sagging skin or my loose navel. My mommy makeover is in less than three weeks. I hope all goes as planned! I have my preop on 1/28

I had my pre-op today with Dr. Williams. It was scary reading over the breast lift and tummy tick consent forms thinking of all the possible things that could go wrong. I made sure to ask questions about some of the items like getting my skin sensation back and the possible but rare cases where my belly button and labia could be moved out of place. Dr. Williams explained that these were not likely especially in my case based on my size.

I also learned about an anesthetic injection that can be injected into the belly after surgery leaving the area numb for two days!!! It cost $500. I saw I had a $500 discount on my quote so I figured I should use that to get the injection. I hear the first two days are the most uncomfortable and painful so I think this is the way to go!

At this point I have stopped taking my vitamins (which have some herbal stuff in them) and any other supplements linked to herbs. I am only taking acidolphilis and Bone marrow supplements. I have stopped all weight lifting at the gym to give my muscles a break and will focus solely on cardio. I have scheduled to have my hair shampooed and straightened the night before so I don't have to worry about it while recovering.

My surgery is scheduled for 7:30 in Livermore which means I need to arrive there at 6AM. I sounds like the surgery will be about 3 1/2 hours and that I should be able to be picked up at 12PM. The main stress has been trying to get a babysitter for that day. My mom will get here at noon and my husband would prefer to not work from home. It's always stressful trying to make sure somewhere is here to be with the kids especially in a situation where I'm physically unable to care for them.

I just ended my period a few days ago (I know slightly TMI) but it is something to consider when scheduling surgery. That means I won't have to deal with it right after surgery. It should be at least 2-3 weeks before it returns which is a relief that I will be walking around and more myself. I can't imagine being groggy from drugs and trying to get up and change tampons/pads or accidentally leaving a tampon in for too long!

Next week I plan to get all the laundry clean, clean the house, have the guest room ready for my mom and print instructions for taking care of the kids/pets. I am so worried that my mom will get overwhelmed with the kids. At 11 months and 2 1/2 they are a handful and their schedules are CRUCIAL. If I'm burnt out I know it will be hard for her and totally appreciate her for sacrificing three weeks to take care of all of us! I starting to see healing from this surgery almost like vacation--hehe in a sadistic kind of way!

PS:
I also added my ideal photos today. I showed these to Dr. Williams and felt relieved that what I was looking for was very typical: perky breasts, innie-navel and flat tummy with a more hour glass-like shape.