42 Years Old, 4 Kids. Finally Getting a Mommy Makeover by Dr. Davoudi. - Duluth, GA

I'm very excited for you! Keep us posted, and please give us some before and after pictures.

I had the TT , lipo, and eyelid surgery at one time, and had very little discomfort afterward. Good luck. You are in good hands.

Good luck! You and I are scheduled for the same date! I am so excited and nervous.. how are you feeling?

It IS healthy as you are filling yourself with all the information you can, positive vibes you need, and putting yourself into the best "head space" of your own ability to take this leap on the next great personal journey of yours! You have to own this procedure. You must be the one who completely validates this decision. This is a very personal decision. No one can walk it BUT you. You need support to be beside you, yet...you will be taking the steps toward a new you, not just on the outside, but the inside too, alone. It's a personal thing. However you choose to validate your decisions...own them. I support you! Someday, I will need the same from you and others. 35 more days!!!! Woo hoo! Blessings, dear.

I'm glad I came to your profile! Well, if you'll have it, I will give you some pointers as a survivor of a mommy makeover. Be sure that you ALWAYS stay positive. I was an emotional rollercoaster, but I always knew I wanted to have surgery because I deserved it & I had worked so hard to get my body right before I decided to go for a consultation. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING that you need to have is a dedicated support system available to you 24/7. That means staying with you to take care of you. Right after surgery you literally can't do a thing for yourself. You can't lift your arms, you can barely walk...you need help to sit on the toilet & get up from the toilet. Someone will have to cook your meals, care for your kids, wash your clothes, etc. So, have that squared away. Make a schedule, precook & freeze meals if you have to so your family can just heat them up, buy some movie theater gift cards for the kids to go have some time out for you to rest, etc. DON'T DO ANYTHING the first few days, except get up to walk like you are required by your surgeon & to go the bathroom. Take your pain meds every 4h. You'll be glad you did. And know, the day of surgery, & post op day 1-4 are Hell, but man, when day 5 rolls around, you start to feel like you are gonna make it. Then, all of a sudden, you're up & walking by yourself. STILL - don't over do it. But allow your family to take care of you. The most crucial time to heal is those first few weeks. Buy a really soft cotton camisole to wear under your binder (it'll save you from getting some friction rub burns from the binder. I figured this out 5d after surgery). Get your armpits waxed before surgery! Idk if you drink protein drinks or not, but if you do, it's a great idea to have some stocked in the fridge. You need lots of protein after surgery in order to heal properly. You also HAVE to drink lots of water & stay hydrated, or you'll be sick. I had a hard time eating big meals for the first few days, so drinking those shakes were a great way to get in my protein. Wear an oversized T-shirt to your surgery appointment. Have a few at home to wear while you are still in your binder & until you switch over in to your compression garment. Have some snug but comfy sports bras as well. I listened to Pandora on my Android the first few days b/c my husband kept everyone away - so I was able to let my pain meds work & just relax. Listen, you're going to do great! It's so exciting! Be prepared for the fact that you are going to be in some real pain for the first few days. But you had 4 kids, so you're no cupcake...& like my other posts said, this surgery is NOT for cupcakes!!! I am so excited for you & can't wait until you have your surgery. You are going to look amazing. Be sure to get tons of before pics...your date will be here before you know it! Best of luck & God bless!