45 Year Old Mom Full Tt,breast Lift and Flank Lipo - Raleigh, NC

I'm so happy for you that you're finally doing what you've always wanted to do. We're here for ya! I plan to get mine done in Jan.

I am right behind you on surgery dates! I think having fear of the unknown is completely normal. Keep positive thoughts and soon you will be on the flat side :)

CONGRATULATIONS on your decision .... you will find that it is well worth it. I live in the UK, and had my tummy tuck 14 months ago (I will be 58 next month). I had an overhang (apron) since having my two daughters and no amount of dieting or exercising would shift it. I eventually plucked up the courage to visit a plastic surgeon. I paid privately and was in a private hospital for 2 nights. I had no pain at all. I was given painkillers. My drains were removed prior to me leaving hospital. My scars are healing nicely with only small 'dog-ears' at either end, which my surgeon has advised me can be tweaked at the beginning of next year. My surgeon gave me lipo on my flanks plus a muscle repair. Also, my belly button has been re-positioned. I used BIO OIL, which I rubbed into my scars twice a day - not advised to use on open wounds - wait until 6 weeks or more when the scars are healed. My unsightly overhang is now gone - and I am much more confidence. I couldn't imagine what my body would look like after the operation, it is really flat and I can now wear figure hugging dresses lol :-) plus a bikini ... I really wish that I'd had this operation done years ago. ps - I had a breast reduction and uplift (by another surgeon/hospital) 4 years ago, my breasts were asymmetrical. That surgeon was also brilliant and the scars now are really not noticeable (they were glued). All I can say is - "YOU GO FOR IT" xx Good Luck

Hi, look forward to the big day with excitement. The hardest part is done, the decision, so now just trust your professionals. Forget any pain, mine was only ever at a 1, and was only ever giver normal painkillers anyway. As far as not waking up after surgery, that is what your professionals are for, you are monitored so closely in surgery, that you are in more danger of having a heart attack at home. Forget that thought and think positively as this is the secret to healing. Read my review, I am almost 7wks PO and am back to normal and so pleased with the outcome that I can't go past a fitting room mirror when buying new clothes. It will be life changing for you so look forward to it. I also had all the insecurities when growing up and it wasn't fun, but now, I am jumping out of my skin with excitement. You will too. Make sure you ask plenty of questions of your PS to the stage of becoming a pest as it is reassuring to know exactly the outcome you can expect. You are having a lot done at once, and will be sore for a while, but after the first week, things really start to look up. Read all the other 'girls' reviews and learn from them, they are all (including me ) there to help you. Would most of us do it again, - in a heartbeat. Stay stress free and have a positive and confident disposition and you will be great. Go for it with excitement.

Thanks for sharing!

Heck no.... you need to do this for you!