Nervous and Excited :-) Tummy Tuck W/MR - Richmond, VA

Hello all, I have enjoyed reading everyone's experience on this site and decided to share mine :-) . Well, I am 41 years old, married for 20 years and the proud parents of a 12 year old daughter. I'm 4ft 11inches tall ( yes I'm short). I've never had a flat stomach growing up. My highest weight after the birth of my daughter was 156 pds yes 4'11 carrying that amount of weight I was wearing a size 12 back then and my breast size was a 36ddd. Also, taking blood pressure meds.

In 2007 I decided to get a breast reduction due to the pain it had on my back. I felt so much better after my reduction but all of my focus was now on my tummy since I could finally see it :-) .

Moving on a few years later, I decided to really focus on my weight. I lost a total of 15 pounds a kept it off, for years I managed to stay around the 139-140 weight range but the skin around my tummy did not tone :(. I'm finally off the blood pressure meds:-)

Last year I spent around $1000 on cool scupluting which I saw a little difference but when I wasn't working out 3 times a week the inches came back.

In July of 2012, I decided to start saving up for this procedure since I wanted to pay for it all up front. In February of this year my annual bonus was a lot more than what I expected so I had enough to pay for my procedure:-). Of course my husband was like we can do a lot of things around the house with that money:-). I was like nope I worked hard for this bonus and I'm doing something to make me happy. He is supportive of my decision but doesn't think I need it.

I decided to go with my doctor who performed my breast reduction to perform my tummy tuck. Yes, I had consultations with 4 other doctors but ultimately decided to stick with him. I've referred many friends to him 2 of them he performed a breast reduction and one a tummy which she looks great. I received a few discounts because of my referrals and my previous surgery with him.

Well, my weight is currently 135 pds due to a biggest loser contest we had a work. I am a little fearful being put under with the thoughts of not waking up and the pain aftwrwards but I know God will see me through it.:-)

My procedure is next Tuesday, I am due to arrive at the hospital at 6am surgery at 7:30am, my sister will be taking my daughter to school since my hubby will be with me. I haven't told my mom or other members of my family because I think they will be against me doing this so many of them will find out after the surgery.LOL

During my pre op appointment last week they didn't give me a list of things to purchaseto assist me after surgery only to make sure I gat my meds. So I'm asking for any suggestions on items I would need to purchase to be prepared after surgery:-).

Please pray for me!!!!

Well tomorrow morning is my time. My arrival time is 6am surgery scheduled at 7:30. I'm feeling OK but still a little nervous :(. I will keep everyone posted!!! Keep me in your prayers :-)

Hello all!!! I made it to the flat side :). Not much pain probably due to the meds. I am happy its done my PS and nurses were great! I will try to post a few pics later.