28 Years Old, 2 Kids Via C-section, Extra Skin and Fat on Lower Abdomen Below BB -- Need Tummy Tuck W/ No Muscle Repair! - CA

I did it - I booked a mini tummy tuck for May 6th - I actually booked it 3 weeks ago and I've been trying to find the time to sit down and start my post on here, but with a 4 year old little boy and 9 week old little girl finding 30 minutes of quiet time to sit here and write has been a challenge. But what better way to spend a Saturday night? :)

I am 5'3 and right now at a post-partum weight of 155lbs. With my son I gained nearly 50lbs (I was right at 200lbs on the day of my c-section,) and with my daughter (my latest pregnancy) I only gained 25lbs - I was 186 the day I delivered her. The weight came off much faster, and I am now 6lbs below my pre pregnancy weight. But my midsection just will.not.go.away.

At week 5 post partum I went and met with Dr. Alavi in San Diego at the recommendation of a friend of a friend. I told him that I had gone for a consult on a full TT years ago, but after researching the procedure and recovery time, didn't feel like it was the right option for me. And, even now - I don't want my muscles touched. I just want that pesky line of fat, and extra skin -- GONE. He agreed that I am a perfect candidate for a mini tuck with no muscle revision. During this initial consult I asked the doctor where a mini TT fell on the pain scale of 1-10 in comparison to that of a c-section. He rated the mini tt w/ no muscle repair at a 2-3 whereas a c-section he rated a 8-9. My first c-section was hellacious, so I am familiar with horrendous abdominal pain due to major surgery. I am hoping that this mini tuck really does stay on the lower end of the pain scale :)

I should mention that I had a breast augmentation in 2010 w/ silicone implants and so far, that was the best money I've ever spent and the procedure was a breeze. I am so excited to now have a gorgeous tummy to show off with the augmentation and finding the perfect bikini - after all these years of hiding in tankinis and spanx!

I'll update a few photos, and I'll be sure to check in and post as much as I can. From my research so far, it's nearly impossible to find other women who have had only a mini TT with no muscle revision, without having some kind of lipo, belly button restructure, etc. Obviously, my situation may change at my next pre-op appointment (scheduled for 4/29) so I'll be sure to update then!

So disgusted that I'm even posting these "before" pictures...but I know it will help me monitor my post-op progress.

I have my pre-op appointment at noon today, and I'm so excited/nervous/i don't know what the emotion is!

I have my list of questions ready for the doctor - hope he's ready for that assault! Haha ... I need to get off youtube and stop watching these procedures; I'm totally psyching myself out.

I will be sure to update after my appointment today :)

I had my pre-op appointment today and now I am more nervous than ever. The doctor said he will be removing my csection scar but everything will still be hidden by a bathing suit or panties. No showering for 2 days after surgery and I will have drains for 3 to 5 days. I did opt to add lipo to the lower abdomen and sides...because I hate the thought if being put under again at a later date. I got all of my prescriptions today, and I will also have a post op appointment the day after surgery. I am scared to death but also so excited. Doctor said I could be back to driving as soon as 5 days after surgery and all of the sutures are internal to minimize scarring. He estimates I should be back to riding my horses within 4 weeks. They said to sleep in as much of a V position as possible so I have my snoogle pregnancy pillow ready to assist me. I hope I am over thinking this and truly planning for the worst. Tuesday will be here before we know it!!