My TT Journey Begins - Houston, TX

I booked my Tummy Tuck procedure today for June 5, 2014 and I'm so excited, scared, nervous and relieved at the same time! At 44, my dream was always to have this done after having back to back children 13 years ago. I've always been moderately active and have recently taken up yoga. As of October 2013, I've relieved my 5'2 frame of 30 unnecessary pounds. I could stand to lose more, but obviously my belly and the saggy skin, fat around it won't budge no matter what. I cannot drop a jean size due to waist size alone. Excuse the picture quality but these are a few photos of what I deal with daily. Looking forward to sharing as I have read many of your stories and been inspired!

Wondering if anyone might share how many pounds were taken off during their standard TT procedure?

So, I had my pre-op appointment today. Everything went well, except the camera wasn't responding and I will have to take my before photos before the day of surgery. Yes, I broke the camera! LOL. I was able to address the questions that concern me most. Of course the nurse was adamant that everyone heals differently and at their own rate. They cannot stress enough that it's best if you do some form of exercise, eat right and are physically fit. You will heal better and with better results. Realistically speaking, I'm just wanting to drop this pouch that's been hanging down my middle for several years now. I used to have three rolls on my tummy, now it's down to one. I just envision myself with a tighter, flatter tummy, so I can go down one more size in pants. I love my curves! Having a flatter stomach will accentuate that. When I get the all clear from the doctor, I plan to tone up my abs the way I've always dreamed of doing, but never quite got the results I was working for before. Since my lipo will be minimal and concentrated to the abdomen area, I won't be wearing a compression suit...just a compression binder, which I was relieved to hear. Texas can get pretty hot in June :) I am also making the added expense of having the surgeon use Exparel, on the incision site. Anything that will numb you for 3-5 days is a plus in my opinion. I have a pretty high pain tolerance, but as I get older a lot of things are changing, so we'll see if it's worth it. Since my surgery isn't until 3:30 in the afternoon, I can't eat after the midnight before. THAT should be fun! All in all, I feel so much better about this journey and my nerves have settled into just focusing on pre-planning to get my house in order, and be able to come home to rest and heal up. I'm thinking about all of you as well. Praying your surgery goals and healing go well with wonderful results, always. Two more weeks to go!!