Finally Scheduled my Tummy Tuck with Lipo on Flanks! I've Been Wanting This for More Than 20 Years - Louisiana, LA

I'm so excited, but nervous too. Now has turned into the perfect time to have this done. I finally have enough money and time. If I don't do it now, it's never going to happen, and I think I will always have regrets if I don't since it is something I've always wanted and have mentioned on and off for many years. I'm worried about the pain, and the recovery time. I'm also hoping to lose some more weight and get into better shape before my Pre Op appointment which is in July. My doctor recommended at trainer since I have so little time, but instead I've joined a health club. I've signed up for 2 years, so it's locked it to be sure I stay in shape after. I pretty much always eat very healthy, except for a sweet tooth. So I don't feel that I can make very much improvement in that department except for cutting out sweets. I eat veggies, fruits, whole grains, etc. I don't eat that much, and often wonder if I'm eating enough really. I used to be a trainer myself many years ago before I had my two children, (now in their very early 20's). So, I'm pretty sure I know what to do. I'm certain I want this surgery, because I ran on a regular basis for a full year before deciding this, and my mid section never got the way I wanted it to be. Just too much skin there. I have some fat there too that doesn't want to budge though. And, over the past few months I got very discouraged and gradually stopped running, and I got out of shape again, (although not too too bad). I'm about 15 pounds where I'd ideally want to be for my surgery, but I'm worried about actually getting there. For one, I'm not sure if all the exercise I've started doing lately will really make much of a loss, since I'll be gaining muscle. I haven't worked out with weights in years, so I know I'll be gaining muscle. Also, I can't eat much less than I'm eating...so kind of worried about that too. I guess I'll just aim to get in the best shape that I can...lose mostly inches if that is what happens, and just see how it goes. I hope I can do well before my Pre Op appointment. Thanks for letting me ramble on here about this. I feel so anxious, and it's hard to wait for the time to get here; but I'm going to try and focus on getting in the best shape I can before then. The price I put here covers everything including facility fees.

I know recovery is probably going to suck. I'm not looking forward to that part of it, but I'm REALLY excited about having it done. I can't believe it's almost here!!!! :) Unfortunately, I never did start running again, so my weight isn't as low as I'd wanted it to be...but it's at a stable place that I think I can maintain without extreme effort. So I'm thinking that's probably a good place to be for surgery. I've been reading reviews, and it's so helpful! I sure hope for the best for all of you, and for myself too. Cheers for new beginnings!!! :)

Tomorrow is it! I'm so excited! Planning planning planning! Excited, nervous, anxious!!! :)