51, Two Kids, One Pregnancy (C-section), Substantial Non-surgical Weight Loss. Newport News, VA

I am a 51 year old mom of 2 (one the old fashioned way by C-section, one through adoption so I can't blame her for my 20 year old baby weight!) and scheduled for a tummy tuck and breast lift w/augmentation on May 9, 2016. I have lost a significant amount of weight (~108 lbs) by using MyFitnessPal to track my food and working out at the gym twice daily. As expected, I have a good bit of loose skin around my tummy that I just can't exercise away. I am at a healthy weight for my height (I could lose a couple more lbs to get right in the middle of the healthy range but I figure the loose skin may account for that). We had consultations (hubby is very supportive) with a couple of recommended local plastic surgeons and selected Dr. Blanchard to do my procedure. I am nervous about putting myself through elective surgery but am also very frustrated that I can't fit into clothes right because of my pouch. I don't match up to any of the size charts. I've read through a lot of stories on here and really appreciate hearing about the whole process from people that have been through it.

My pre-op appt is April 25th, just a week from Monday. It's starting to get awfully real.

My biggest fear is that I will lose the gym habit I've established. I work from home so get up, throw on gym clothes, check my computer to take care of any work issues and head to the gym for my morning cardio. I finish work in the afternoon and when hubby gets home from work and teaching, we hit the gym for strength training. I usually take Sunday mornings off but have been going then too to get in the best shape I can before the surgery. The doctor indicated that being in such good shape (he even said I have "excellent muscle tone" which was very exciting to this previously 247 lb sedentary chick) would help my recovery. We'll see.

Thanks to everyone that has posted their reviews - it is so helpful to hear what others have been through.

I took some "before" photos - really hoping to see a big difference in the after photos in a few months.

This is starting to get close and more real. I'm starting to make my shopping list and gather supplies - I ordered a pill organizer and extra ice packs today. I've got my list of questions for the pre-op appt. I'm exercising even more than normal so I'm in the best possible shape - my body will really enjoy the break in less than 3 weeks. I'll probably go stir crazy pretty quickly but hopefully I'll be enough out of it the first few days not to mind missing the gym. Trying not to be nervous about all of this but not being very successful.