42 Year Old, 3 Kids, TT, MR, and Lipo to trunk and thighs.

It's time. My husband and I have spoken about a TT "someday" when our family is complete. My youngest is two years old, we are not having any more babies, and I have decided that now is the right time for a TT. I researched online and had two consultations. I decided to go with the more expensive Dr. I'm hoping that the extra cost is worth better results?!? I have my surgery date and my pre-op physical scheduled. I am hoping to learn as much as I can in the next few weeks about TT, lipo, preparation and recovery - basically everything I can to make this a positive and successful experience. I want to have realistic expectations, yet am really excited by the possibilities. Currently I am 5'3 and 160 pounds.

Now that I've made my appointment and shared my surgery date with my family, I am starting to plan like crazy. My husband has taken a few days off from work and my mom and older girls will be there to help with my two year old.
I've always been able to hide what my body really looks like and I think I haven't really been honest with myself about how I really look. I'll be honest, I'm not an athlete or a gym rat, I just like to be active with my family. We walk, bike, hike, canoe, swim, etc. I'm definitely ready to look good in a swim suit!
My three pregnancies were completely normal and healthy. I gained 25 lbs with my first and second and only 13 with my last. No C-sections. Both PS consults agreed that I have extra skin and relaxed muscle from three pregnancies and that a tummy tuck with lipo could give me a flat tummy. Here are some before pictures.

I wanted to post some more before pictures. I will delete these forever from my phone as soon as I am done posting! I've started the 30 day ab challenge with my husband. Not sure how much it will help, but my muscles are sore. They are in there somewhere!