40th Birthday Present to Myself! Mommy of 3 C Sections - Memphis, TN

Im 39 years old, will be 40 this year and I have been pondering my brain trying to figure out how to celebrate my 40th birthday. I definitely believe in birthday celebrations my birthday, kids birthdays, hubby and everyone close to me it's a really big deal. I met with party planners, called venues, and nothing just seemed to excite me. After talking with my girlfriend who had just had a tummy tuck a light bulb went off in my head! That's it! That's what I want for my birthday! A tummy tuck! I always have a parties, in fact I had one last year! I want to do something for me. Something meaningful and this is what I always wanted. So I made my appointment, had my consultation and my date is 4/13/15. I'm excited and nervous. 2 years ago I had smart lipo on my abs and let me say, $4200 and it was a waste of time and money. After 2 years, although I'm much better than I was yet I just was not a good candidate for it. I don't knock it, if you have a small pudge, then that's the way to go. But for me after 3 c sections I needed way more than lipo. So I'm a week away and plan to document my journey to the flat side (flat tummy)! I'm getting tummy tuck, lipo on hips and flanks! A whole new body! Here are my before pics! Wish me luck!

In 3 hours my surgery will start. I have 3 kids and I have been busy washing, ironing, and preparing myself for the last 3 days. I have a bit of anxiety but I'm ready. I have to be at the surgery center in 2 hours. I can't wait but I'm not looking forward to the healing process. But nothing worth having is easy. Here are the last pics I took this morning. I had to take one last time, one to convince myself I need this and the other to say good bye to my old body. Pray for me!

Surgery went well. I was put to sleep and when I woke up it was over. I haven't been in a lot of pain. I've only taken 2 pain pills. No problems at all. Just a little uncomfortable. I still have my drains and will probably get them out on Monday. Dr. Quigley was awesome, she really did a good job and has called me twice to check on me since Monday. My body looks awesome even with the swelling. I can only imagine what it will be like in a week or two. I will keep you updated. I'm too sore to take a lot of pics now.