Pre-Op Done. 12 Days to Mommy Makeover

I’m 49, have 3 kids (all c-sections, and have lost 120 lbs). BWD 15
I have Hashimotos - essentially no thyroid - and have struggled with my weight since I was diagnosed. I’ve been interested in an augmentation for many years but am finally at the point I’m ready. I still have a few ponds to lose but I’m discouraged with the extra skin and lack of volume in my breasts with the weight loss. I’ve been at a plateau for a bit and I’m hoping this will kick start my journey against make excited to get back at it.
I love the outdoors/summer but hate wearing a swimsuit. Feeling so uncomfortable has kept me from doing things with my kids and I’m tired of feeling bad about myself even though I’m proud of myself for overcoming my health issues and losing as much as I have.
I have consulted and selected Dr. Baxter for my mommy makeover and I’m 12 days away from the surgery. I’m excited and nervous but also hopeful. I’m praying the liposuction gets rid of my “second boobs” as I call them (the area just below my breasts). It’s an area of stubborn fat that just refuses to change. My skin is also very lax. I also have the c-section pooch and old tattoo that I can’t wait to have gone.???? I have strong abs beneath (no separation that we can tell) and I’m hoping the tummy tuck and a continued healthy, active lifestyle will finally reveal them. Lol.
For my BA I’ve struggled with choosing a size. I don’t want to be huge but proportionate to my body size. I also want them to be higher and fuller.
After reading lots of reviews and trying sizers I’ve chosen Natrelle round, smooth, cohesive, moderate profile (SCM) 405cc, 13.5 Diameter, 4.4 projection. I’m a little worried the size will be too big, but we are using the split muscle technique so I know I will lose a little by going under the muscle. I’ve made rice sizers and worn them around. They are definitely borderline being too big. ???? I have no experience with cosmetic surgery so this will be interesting.
I heal well and don’t scar too badly so I feel optimistic. I work out pretty consistently so now should be an optimal timely do this.
Dr. Baxter and his staff have been phenomenal. Very supportive, definitely made me comfortable and answered all my questions. We went into great length discussing upper pole fullness without having them look too full (I don’t mind a little bit of hmmmm. Those are perky! Lol). Lori who I have worked with on scheduling and questions has been so kind and responsive to my questions. Janet - the nurse who is scrubbing in has been crucial in educating me with all my pesky nerves and questions.
The office and surgical suite are lovely, clean and modern. I’m feeling very confident in their skills.
Countdown begins. Please share my and all tips for the recovery process! Thanks.

TT w/lipo and BA are tomorrow morning. Getting nervous but so excited at the same time. Kind of cracks me up that we get excited to put ourselves through a lot of pain, but the end results will be worth it!!!
My PS is Dr. Baxter. I’ve lost 130 pounds so I’m proud of where I am. But ready to take care of the extra skin. Still have about 30 to lose in my rear/legs though. I have Hashimotos and my weight has been an issue since I was diagnosed. Finally have my hormones straightened out and some co trip over my body! Yay!
Here are the last before pics. Bye bye flabby tummy and deflated boobs!!!
I’m getting Natrelle Moderate SRC 405cc under the muscle. Praying it isn’t too big and just looks natural. I have a wide breast pocket 15BWD) so in order to get upper pole fullness 405 is what my PS recommended. I think it will turn out great!
Lots of prayers please and thank you!

Just a few pics of what I’m aiming for. The tummy pic I think is achievable. Ive seen Dr. Baxter’s work and he creates beautiful tummy’s. I just need to do a ton of work on the rear and legs. All in good time. :)