Mommy Makeover: Tummy Tuck, Breast Reduction/Lift, and Lipo - Lexington, KY

I am 25 years old and I am the proud mother of a 5 year old little girl. I recently got married to a wonderful man who is making my dream of having this procedure come true. I have always been a curvy girl but it was a good "curvy". However, I have always had a tendency to gain weight. I am 5'4 and when I was in high school I was around 165 but when I graduated I was 145 with a 36D. I got pregnant at 19 and at the end of my pregnancy I was 180. I got down to 165 shortly after my daughter was born. However, when my daughter was about 6 months old I slipped on some ice and broke my sacrum and my coccyx which is basically my back. I was pretty much bedridden and wasn't able to cook for myself so I had to rely on the kindness of others and lots of fast food. Within a year I was 220 and was coming out of a 38DD although I suspect that I was much larger. It took me several years to lose it. I guess I started losing about a year and a half ago. I have actually lost 30lbs since this March. I am now down to 165 and I honestly don't know what cup size I am. I refuse to buy new bras before my reduction so I am still wearing a 38DD but they are way too big for me. I suspect I am maybe a 34DD-36D. Not sure. I know that sounds crazy but my eyes are on the prize. So, obviously I have severe back, neck, and shoulder pain as well as headaches due to my breasts. My breast reduction is covered by insurance. It is great that I am getting help with this part.

So, here's where I stand now. I have the notorious "flap" hanging down on my abdomen. I am really good at hiding it, so much so that when I show someone they are shocked. I had a c section with my daughter so my abdominal muscles are completely ruined. My breasts are asymmetrical and hang down. I swear, they used to be amazing. Most girls would kill to have breast like mine used to be and now they are embarrassing. I feel like I look so much better in clothes since I've lost weight but now when I take them off it's even worse. My skin is loose and sagging. I used to hate my body and feel disgusted but I have been working hard to learn to love myself. I actually feel pretty confident and I feel good about myself. That's how I know its time. I want this for me, no one else. I've worked hard and its time for me to take the next step and realize my dream.

I am so very excited and scared all at once. I know I am going to be in terrible pain but my biggest fear is hating my body. I am so scared that maybe my expectations for my TT aren't realistic but I see so many amazing before and after pics. I look at myself and think that surely I can look great too. Its not that I really have outlandish expectations, its just that I don't want to be disappointed. I am really scared about my breasts too. They have always been my trademark, you know? I mean, not that I was showing them off but they made me feel like a woman. I don't know if they will be too small or deflated or maybe lopsided lol it really is scary!

I am joining this community because I am so impressed with all of you. I have never seen so much love and support for strangers. I can't imagine doing this without you. I have already learned so much! I would greatly appreciate any advice, encouragement, or tips on how to prepare for this procedure and survive it! You guys are amazing! I can't wait to be as beautiful on the outside as I feel on the inside!

*The cost of $7,100 is only for the TT and included Lipo. The Breast Reduction was covered by my insurance and I have no idea how much it is.

I don't know how good these are but I will post the one's from my doctor when I get them. I kind of hate these pics but they represent the hard work of carrying my daughter and struggling to lose weight. Besides, I will have the body I want soon enough!

I am a complete mess right now! Im just one big ball of emotions and I think about this surgery all of the time. I know its a whole month away but I feel like I have so much to do to prepare. I've been waiting for this for so long it almost doesn't seem real.

I swear, the closer it gets the more questions I find that I have for my PS. I have a list and I'm going to take it to my preop appt on September 10th. I feel like my nerves are getting to me a little. I'm really hoping that I get amazing results like so many of the great women I've seen on here. I second guess myself sometimes because I wish I had lost 15 or 20 more pounds. I have already lost 60 pounds though and I'm really happy about that. My PS is going to be happy too bc I've lost 35 lbs since my consult! I'm happy with my weight. Im within 15 to 20 lbs of my ideal weight. I know I'm stressing over nothing. I think its just that this procedure is such a big deal. I have dreamed about it for so long.

Im trying to figure out what the most important things are for me to go on and buy. I know I need wedges for my bed but how tall should I get them? Also what about the ones that go under your knees? Then I was also thinking about getting some vitamins and arnica. Any tips on CGs? Should I go on and get silicone sheets or wait until I am post op to worry about that. So, what am I forgetting?

Any tips, to do lists, or must haves that I need to know? Thanks so much everyone! You are all amazing! :)