April 13, 2011 is the Day - Minneapolis, MN

I'm 42, and have been planning on doing this for a long time. I've always been unhappy with the size of my breasts, and with three widely spaced children, my abdomen leaves much to be desired. I'm too young to spend the rest of my life hiding behind my clothing, and cropping myself out of the family photos. I'm getting the TT with no lipo, and BA. This is my year. We are done with the college tuition for the oldest, and have two years until the next one begins, and the youngest one is independent enough to take care of most things without much help, that I feel this is as good of a time as ever to take care of some mommy business!

Im expecting pain, but my biggest fear is of skin discomfort. Itching, pulling, etc. I have sensitive skin, so I am imagining the worst, I guess.

 I'm nervous, but moreso excited. I hope I'm being realistic enough with my recovery goals. I want to be feeling good by mothers day, and plan to be stunningly confident in my mother-of-the-groom's dress at my son's wedding next summer.