(3 mo update) Been wanting this for 11 years... BA with lift and TT - Richmond, VA

I cannot wait for my mommy makeover. This has been a LONG time coming. I have 3 children- ages, 11, 9, and 5. All three were c-sections. I gained 60+ pounds with each child.. weighing in at about 200lbs. when each child was born. I have worked VERY hard and have lost the baby weight. I am 5'5" and currently weigh around 130-135lbs.

I am scheduled for my breast lift with saline implants, and tummy tuck on Jan. 21. I cannot wait!! I developed breasts at a very young age and have pretty much always dealt with sagging. After 3 pregnancies, though- they are very saggy. My PS said I have a stage 3 sag. I have been debating on doing the tummy tuck as well, and after meeting with the PS for my consult yesterday, I decided to go for it!

I bought some comfy pants, new bigger bras, big granny panties, and button up shirts for my recovery. I know it will be here before I know it!!

9 days to go! Went to the gym today for some cardio. Really worked the legs today since I will be needed them even more so after surgery. I have a busy week ahead with appointments and things to do every day. I'm hoping that the week will fly by. I tell ya, this anticipation makes the time drag by! Found out that I need to arrive at the surgery center at 7am on my surgery day. I'm very glad to be able to get it over with first thing in the morning, BUT I will have to drive there and go to surgery by myself. My husband will have to get the kids off to school. In a way, I'm a little excited to go by myself. It sounds strange maybe, but I think it will give me the time to reflect on myself for a moment and mentally prepare for what I'm about to do. I don't know why, but I am almost more nervous when someone is with me. Maybe I sense their nerves and it adds to mine. Who knows.

Anyway, feeling good. Not really nervous, just mostly excited. I did have the dreaded nightmare a couple of nights ago. In my dream, the dr made my boobies bigger but didn't do the lift. So, they were super big and super saggy! HA!

Wow, I can't believe that one week from now, I'll be under the knife. EEEK! Surgery itself doesn't bother me. I've had 3 c-sections and have been under anesthesia several times. I'm the most nervous about the recovery. I've heard mixed opinions comparing a TT recovery to a c-section recovery. I've heard both that it wasn't as bad and I've heard that it's worse. We shall see. It's of course different for every person, I'm just not sure what to expect. My doctor said that most of his patients only need motrin after surgery. I will take the pain meds at least a few days just to be on the safe side.

I have had mixed emotions these last few days. Mostly I'm excited and the upcoming surgery is ALL I can think about. So, that is making the time DRAG on. I've started reading a new novel to help distract myself. Out of nowhere when I was working out at the gym the other day, I started crying. I guess those endorphins get things going sometimes. I just felt overwhelmed with excitement. I have NO doubt that this surgery is something that I want, I've been wanting it for SO long. So, I guess the reality hit me that it's going to happen.

I really do wish that I could make this next week fly by. In the meantime, I am mindful to enjoy that I can move around freely without pain, and scoop up my daughter for a big hug. I know in the weeks to come, I won't be able to. I feel like I should be doing more to prepare, but I'm now just playing the waiting game.

Posted some wish pics :)