Ok it's done. 3/2 finally over - Jacksonville, FL

I am a 45yo woman with 2 kids. 25 & 15. My reason for my TT is not for anyone else just to look better in my clothes. I gained more weight than I wanted and can not get the weight off. I've reached 207lbs(my largest ever). My friends and my family think I look great but I want to be able to not wear a girdle to hide my rolls. I want to be able to not have to wear a shirt over my bathing suit and actually show it and walk down the street with confidence that I look good. Started preparation for my surgery today. Went to target and purchased some yoga pants and comfy clothing. Not sure what I'm really going to need for post op, are there any suggestions out there? Please advise!

I have done my job, sacrificed for my family, now its time to do me!! Its time for me to get my groove back. Every year I do a self evaluation. I came to the realization that the last couple of years I had situations in my life that were really draining me! I realized that sometimes you have to drop the extra baggage. Friendships, relationships and situations. I've done that! And now its time to celebrate. I'm going to celebrate the new me starting off with a new tummy!! FTT with Lipo to the flanks and lower back and inner thighs. I'm 5'5". I'm not looking to be a skinny chick. But I do want to be a flat bellied chick! LOL! This is my gift to myself!

I'm not shy about telling people. And I'm glad I have found you all to share my journey with also. My girlfriends are very supportive of my decision. I'm lucky to have my friends on my side. One is a Paramedic. So I will be well taken care of during my recovery. My journey officially begins in three weeks. I will go to my pre op appt. Drop off my cash and start counting down the days!! I look forward to sharing my journey with you. Just as I look forward to cheering you on through yours! Should I be checking out all the negative side of this surgery? Probably not! But I guess I want to know the good and the bad. I have been thinking more about the pain I will be in for at least a week (hoping that isn't true). I've been checking out other peoples situation. I have checked out the Not worth it post,and they are actually scaring me. I'm praying to GOD! That my doctor doesn't place a high incision. I pray he will make sure to make it as low as possible. I will freak!!!! I am very exicted and I have enjoyed reading all of the stories. I will get up some before pics right before I have the procedure. I have a major addiction to sweet, delicious, sugary, fattening desserts! Ok. food period. LOL TTers! I am so excited now! No other words for it... excited! Not nervous, apprehensive, reluctant or anything else... EXCITED! I wanted to look good in and out of all of my clothes. I wanted to feel sexy as well.

Hello realself. I had my preop yesterday and it went very well. have my pre fat tummy pixs. lol. 2 weeks and i will be free of my long life friend. goodbye friend. :( (whateva). I have gotten so excited. I guess because i am finally doing something for me and it feels so good. I will keep you posted on my progress.

Made my payment a couple days ago. I thought I was having a panic attack after having to get up off that much money at one time. (LOL). Not sure what the deal is with me but my blood pressure has spiked the past week. I am freaking over that because I got a feeling that will cause a problem or a delay. Taking my meds but still no release of pressure not sure what to do. still holding on to faith and that all will be ok.