Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair and Lipo of the Flanks - Hollywood, CA

I've always had a belly. At my thinnest, I had a belly and at my heaviest people asked if I was pregnant... I was able to lose about 45 lbs by eating healthier, being more active and eating less (my metabolism is so damn slow). While other parts of me slimmed down, my stomach has always made me look a lot bigger than I am and my skin never really bounced back in that area (my upper inner thighs and arms are similar- I wish I had better laxity). It's difficult to find clothing that fits right- I'm currently a medium- large but my stomach area usually bumps that up to an XL and when something fits in one area it doesn't in another. I have considered lipo but I knew that wouldn't address my stomach overhang. I finally booked with Dr. Bruno after seeing 6 surgeons total. I chose him because I liked the work he had done on others. My criteria was natural looking belly buttons (that was a big deal for me because I'd like to wear a bikini someday), good contouring (I want curves and more of a waist - I'm not that into the flat but also straight up and down look), symmetric and low incision lines, the best looking scar possible and last price. It was down to three (two I had personal recommendations for and they were pretty awesome as well) so I hope I made the right decision.... Honestly, I'm really nervous. I hope that I am not making a horrible mistake and that my results will be better than what I have going on currently. Current measurements: underbust: 35" waist (smallest part) : 34" stomach overhang thing 39" hips: 40.5"

152-153 lbs 5'4" (just slightly under 5'5") medium-ish build. I wear 8-10s in bottoms (if they're low rise) and usually large in tops sometimes xl's to disguise the spare tire I have going on. Ugh, I do not like looking at these. Please excuse the dirty mirror.

Still nervous but trying to come to terms with it. I gained a little stress weight which I'm upset and uncomfortable about :( I'm going to continue with light exercise (walking) until the day before my sx to keep my body strong. I have been eating healthy, cut out caffeine entirely and lowered my sugar intake immensely, which feels terrible right now but I'm sure will feel much better in a few days (when my body detoxes). The flu is going around so I'm trying my hardest to stay healthy. I got my period a little earlier than I normally do, which is a great thing as I was worried it would come during sx time. I'll update again a few days before my sx with my current measurements and weight, as I want to have an accurate take on how much my body changes.