39, 5 Kids, Getting BA with 375/400cc Silicone, TT with Muscle and Hernia Repair and Hip/butt Lift - Houston, TX

Hi Realselfers! I'm a 39 year old mother of 5 beautiful kids, ages from 13, 11, 7, 4 & 2. I'm 5'9" and 155lbs with a barely there 36B cup. I have been reading so many amazing updates, it really gives me comfort in knowing how happy so many of you are post-MM.

When we got pregnant with my 4th I told my husband I would be getting a MM. Then we got a big surprise with our sweet 5th baby. He's a joy! Now that he's 2, I'm on a mission to get ME back.
I am 2 weeks away from surgery day and it can't come fast enough. I have moments of being overly anxious, then I'll get a very calm feeling. I'm just ready to get past all the waiting and get on my road to recovery. I feel like I'm getting more and more disgusted by my stomach and hips every day. I just keep thinking about how I will look & feel 6 months down the road and I can't stand to look at myself with all this extra skin anymore ;)
I walk/jog regularly, but get frustrated easily when my stomach just gets more and more saggy. So, I usually keep about 10 extra pounds on so it's not so wrinkly. But, really, is more fat better than saggy skin??? Who knows...I'd rather not think about it and just make it go away!!
Like many of the other moms on here, I'm getting a BA (400/425cc), TT with muscle and hernia repair and I'm also getting a hip/buttock lift. I knew that if he stopped the incision at my hips I wouldn't be happy because I have lots of loose skin/fats pockets around my hips. So, at his suggestion, I'm having him take care of it all at the same time. I know it will make my recovery a little more intense, but I'd rather do it now than have to think about another surgery/recovery later.

I am sending my husband and 3 oldest kids away for the first 5 days post surgery, and my mom is coming in town to take care of me and the 2 little ones. Hopefully this will work out the best for everyone. My hubby gets queasy easily, so he wouldn't be much help anyway with the drains and all.

It's getting really real!!! Yesterday, I started my VitaMedica Recovery Support program that my doc gave me.

2 weeks til the big day.

Can't wait!!!

So, I'm officially 7 days away from surgery. I'm having a very calm feeling at this moment. I'm just ready. I think the only thing I have concerns with are my boobs. Am I going too big with 400/425?? I keep looking at others with similar height/weight measurements to compare. But, it's hard to really know. So I just keep looking at this pic of me with the sizers in. They seem just right in this pic, but then again my gut is in this pic. Wondering if my boobs will look bigger without the gut. Doc says they'll be a Full C/small D, which I think is just right for my height.

I've been taking my vitamins the doc gave me this week. I've rented a lift recliner which will be delivered the day before surgery. I have my shower seat, female urinal, and walker ready to go. I bought a handheld sprayer to easily wash my hair in the sink if needed. I have all my Rx's, cough drops, Chapstick, constipation meds, Flushable wipes, face wipes, etc. ready to go. I've even made a spreadsheet for my mom to use for keeping track of all my meds. I've made a few meals for the freezer my kids will eat, so my mom doesn't have to deal with that. I've made some low sodium soup and it's in the freezer, ready to thaw when I need it. I made some yummy egg white cups with veggies that will be good breakfast protein. Got some smoothie packs in freezer to just put in blender add coconut water and blend....I could go on and on.

Needless to say I'm prepared!!! Just counting down the days and trying to keep my eye on the prize!! 6 months down the road I'll be feeling great, and looking fantastic!! Tick tock, tick tock ;)

Here are my current measurements:
1) Across Nipples: 35 1/2
2) Under breast: 31 3/4
3) At belly button: 35 1/2
4) Upper Hip: 41
5) Lower Hip: 40 1/2
Hopefully these will help me get a realistic idea of where I am afterwards, for comparison.