Mommy Makeover Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift

I have 4 kids ages 9,8,4,3 and after my first 2 i was wanting the mommy makeover because we weren't sure we were going to have more. Price wise there was no way at that time that we could afford it. Then we got pregnant again 2 more times. I definitely took advantage of the "now eating for 2" and gained like 50lbs with my first and didn't loose any after and gained another 40ish over the course of my other 3. After my 3rd child i did start doing hardcore exercising and watching what i was eating and dropped about 40lbs but when i looked in the mirror i was not seeing the difference that i was hoping to see so i gave up and gained it all back. Now we are at a place in life where financially we can afford to get me the mommy makeover. I looked around for different surgeons but most would not operate because of my BMI. Then I found one close to home that didn't say anything about my BMI. I went through previous surgeries he did on others and the results were fantastic. I did not go into this with the idea of loosing weight. I went into this wanting what i considered the flapjack belly to be gone so that i could get back to exercising and actually stay motivated because i would finally see results without the saggy belly. So now I sit here 2 days after my surgery and i am just so grateful, blessed, and happy for the opportunity i have been given. My husband and kids have been awesome. Dr.Church and his staff have been awesome. They made me feel so comfortable about everything. I was nervous to have another man see me with no clothes on but i didn't feel uncomfortable at all.

April 5th Day of surgery was exciting and nerve racking but in a good way. Arrived at 7 and was knocked out before 8 and woke up around 1. They said everything went fantastic. I did end up with 3 drains opposed to 2 but i could care less.

April 6th Day after surgery i am definitely feeling more of the pain and the stinging burning sensation. Walking around makes the pain worse and if I am up to long i get queasy. I have not been able to poo at all yet and wiping after i pee is quite painful and very hard to reach so have a bidet has been extremely helpful.

April 7th slept really good last night and the pain is much better today. I am able to move around more without much pain. Still haven't went poo yet but i have been drinking miralax everyday so its bound to happen at some point. I haven't been able to eat much mainly fruit and crackers. I am still happy that i went through with the procedure. My Doc said I would probably hate him the first week but that just isn't possible. He has helped me so much by affording me this opportunity and I am so grateful to him.

I will continue to update each day or every other day. I will also upload pictures.

Everything feels much better today. Took my first shower which was successful and was finally able to go to the bathroom. I believe the hardest part so far is going to the bathroom because its difficult to reach to wipe without causing pain.

Not on pain meds anymore only time there is pain is when walking or standing in my lower back which is to be expected. All in all everything is going great! I have my 1st follow up tomorrow fingers crossed that i get these drains taken out.