36 And Have Two Children 16 Years Apart...READY FOR A NEW START!! San Antonio, TX

So, many of you are probably thinking "16 years apart??!!". Yes, I have a 17 year-old and a 1 year-old due to remarriage. Prior to remarrying, my spouse and I agreed with didn't want anymore kids as we had two together from our previous marriage. Well, a year after marriage hubby changed his mind! This was much to my horror at the time because I had just busted my butt for 6 months and lost 45 lbs the right way...working out twice a day and change of diet. I was sexier than I had ever been....even in my twenties and loving it!! Clearly, getting pregnant was off my "things to do" before then and was definitely now. BUT, we all that have experienced true love know that I gave in! Our agreement: "You will allow me to get a mommy make over especially since I already have wanted a BA for 10 years right??" He obliged. Well, here I am a year later and other issues that put me on meds to have a crazy amount of weight gain in less than 3 months....I couldn't believe it and while I am back in the gym, eating right etc and doing the things I did years ago...its harder being older. This is what led me to Dr. Schaffer. I thought I'd only be coming to him for BA and a little lipo which has turned into, BA/LIPO hips/tummy tuck. Can you say...."CHA CHING!!!". We've gone to a few other consults and they quoted me 1/2 the price for all of this but, it was something that I felt when I walked into this office and the time spent on my consult that made me say, "This doc is creme de la creme and you KNOW you are super picky and this is YOUR BODY we're taking about here!!". I said this but my wallet said, "HOLY MOLE". I think I've made the right decision here but, now I'm starting to second guess my gut. I hear this is normal but, its not assuring me. If anyone has had a mommy makeover, BA, tummy tuck/lipo or all the above like me. Please share your experience with Dr. Schaffer. I think my major concern is recovery....if he goes the extra mile, like I think he may because I've yet to hear about this pain ball in reviews from other docs in San Antonio or even, a 9 hour procedure for all of this (but I thought to myself, this means, he's truly taking his time on all my procedures and careful to clotting and spacing things out). In a nutshell, I know I am paying premium $ with this doc and I just need reassurance from prior clients, he's truly worth every $. Thanks for the positive/non-judgmental replies.

Called Dr. Shaffer's office today to schedule another consult because as I've research more on my procedure, I am most concerned that maybe I chose an implant size too small for what I am trying to achieve. Immediately after the receptionist answered...I felt like I was talking to a family member. Now I remember WHY I chose to have my treatment here!! I'm more than comfy now...just need to get that PERFECT SIZE!!!

OK....so I have been super quiet! But, this doesn't mean that I have NOT been on Realself or any other website/YouTube Channel etc talking about implants. I think my hubby thinks IM CRAZY OBSESSED at this point. One thing is for certain...this mental roller coaster but, I'm positively enjoying the ride because I keep reminding myself that this is something, I've wanted for over 18 years!!

I've ordered all my supplies, I think Realself reviews has me with a SERIOUS home recovery set up :))

The nurse today was so impressed with my knowledge and preparation so...thanks BA/MM sisters!!!

However, man....was that appointment long and HOLY MOLE all the information. My hubby was with me and even took notes. He can be a sweetie pie...sometimes...LOL!!!

I think my eyes got huge when she told me to report at 530am....no way Jose!!! Ughhhhh

I was very shocked to get word of ZERO bra for 6 weeks? WT....all these compression bras I bought from this surgical site and even took some reviews and bought the VS sport bras that are NOT CHEAP etc....aint this a B___!!!! LMBO!!! It's ok...thank god I plan to really return to the old gym goddess me as those damn VS bras WILL GET USED!!! :PP

But wait there's more....no compression garnet either??!!! Apparently my surgeon is SO AMAZING that he flattens his patients so well...they not only DONT need compression garmets, they apparently lose more weight because he sews up those abs muscles so tight...you have little room. "Well I'll be darned!!! That's what this TOP DOLLAR price tag gets me!!!??!!!" I'm totally amped up now!!! Come on bikini season!! Last summer was so horrible and embarrassing for me especially since my hubby is pretty much an athletic GOD....no REALLY!! I was too til this last baby...anyway!! I'm losing my focus...back to the appt.

So, I got all my meds....wrote that $21000 check and got in return TONS of instructions and prescriptions. I am such a pain wuss...I told them "Give me your strongest SHHHH" :)) On top of me paying $400+ for a pain ball. YUP...I did that!

All in all, I think I am well informed, I LOVE Dr. Schaffer's staff and yes....I did like most of you...went up in CCs one last time because as I continue to research, I've found us thick girls need MORE CCs!!!! So what started out as a 525cc has graduated twice to a final of 700cc saline under the muscle. I think with this additional tummy tuck and lipo on the hips....this mommy is gonna be SMOKIN HOT real soon!!