31 Years Old, 2 Kids Later, It's my time!!!! - Jacksonville, FL

Like so many others, I've been stalking Realself for a while, looking at pictures and reading the stories of so many amazing ladies. I've been debating for a while but have finally decided to share my story. I'm 31 yo. I have 2 kids, 8 yo and 19 mo. I'm planning on having a tummy tuck(with MR) and liposuction on January 22, 2015. For as long as I can remember, I have always been slightly overweight. It seems like I carry my extra weight around my midsection. I've never had a flat stomach or a normal looking belly button. I'm 5'5 & currently 179 lbs. Before I got pregnant with my 2nd(and last! Lol) baby, I was 150 lbs, which is small for me. I had a BA in 2009 with another doctor in the same practice. I've tried excercise, changing eating habits and I have had liposuction on my midsection, flanks and inner thighs. Before getting pregnant the 2nd time(2012), the liposuction had a pretty good result. I had more lipo in April 2014 and you can't even tell I had anything done. I was really trying to avoid a tummy tuck but I came to the realization within the last few months that I'm not going to be able to get the flat stomach I've never had without a tummy tuck. I'm still worried about the scar tho! Ugh! I've already had my consult with my doctor, looked at pictures of his work and have seen some of his work in person(I have a friend who had a tummy tuck with him a few months ago). I'm excited but nervous. Less than 3 months to go!

Happy Halloween to all the wonderful and amazing ladies on Realself!!

So it's a little less then 3 months to go and I'm officially obsessed I think. Lol. If Pinterest wasn't bad enough at consuming copious amounts of time, there's a ton about Plastic surgery on there as well. Here are a few more pre-op pictures. I'm so glad to be able to share my story, just as so many other women have done for me. Thanks! You're all wonderful, beautiful and amazing women! Good luck to you all on your journeys!