Ocala, fl. Mommy Makeover, BA with lift and BBL

I'm a 29 year old mother of 2 children (ages 10 and 7). I'm currently 160 lbs. and am 5'7. I've never been extremely over weight, but I've always ranged in the normal to overweight scale of the BMI chart. While pregnant with both of my children, I developed a condition known as polyhydramnios during the last trimester of both pregnancies. My weight went from a gain of 10 lbs. to a whopping total weight gain of 32 lbs. (20 lbs. being in excess fluid) and all within a week's time. Needless to say, I was rushed in for an emergency C-Section with my first child and a scheduled C-Section with the second child (after developing the exact condition as with my first child). My abdomen was left with loose, hanging skin on my 130 lb. body a month after having my last child. I knew from that point on that my body would never gain the figure I desired without a little more help than just a gym. So here I am now; 29 years old and sick of feeling uncomfortable in my own (saggy) skin. I'm not too sure what I expect from this site, but I'm hoping to find people with similar stories and interests so I can exchange information about surgeons in the Florida area. I am still in the process of losing weight (which is why I allowed myself until Feb. of 2015 for the procedure). So far I have had a consult with Dr. Nijher in Ocala Florida. He was great! I'm not quite sold on the idea of limiting myself to only 1 consult before making my final decision, so I'm up for any suggestions and questions anyone might have for me who are in the same position I'm in. I'm here for advice on weight loss, what questions I've thought to mention to doctors, and any information someone might want on my experiences with the doctors I have had consults with. Well here's to hoping for the best for all of us through this journey of self love

I just scheduled a consult with Dr. Holstein today. I'm scheduled for July 28, 2014. The woman who scheduled my consult recommended that I be as close to my ideal weight as possible when going in for my consultation. I was quoted a little over 14000 from Dr. Nijher for a mommy makeover with an anchor lift and size D silicone implants with the lift and a full tummy tuck. I'm not too sure how much Holstein will be but for what I understand, he is a little less expensive than some other surgeons. I'm really excited about my consultation with Holstein. His before and after pics are amazing! I'm only doing the consults with these 2 docs (Nijher and Holstein) and making my final decision between the 2 of them.

I've decided to take a deep breath and confront the fear that has kept me from living a life of self love and self happiness. My self struggles with body image have found their way to manifest their sad and pathetic attempts to break me down, but not anymore. This sounds so silly, yet I feel as though luck and lots of hope are in my favor. I am 29 and I'm finally working the courage to join all of you through our journeys to a happy "us" again. It's so sad how hurtful words and stares accompanied by whispers can effect so many people. Now with that said; I'm busting out some horrific pics for everyone to see. I hope women can find my pics helpful when searching for similar body types. I feel that if you find a woman who is close to your body weight, build and other issues such a sagging of breast or looseness of abdominal skin, then you can expect similar post op results. Also, I am considering only Dr. Nijher of Ocala fl and Dr. Hochstein of Miami fl at this point.