Lovin my new hourglass shape from Shanklin! 6/2/14

Hi all! I've been stalking on this site for a year or so seeing all the great results other people have had with their surgeries. It wasn't until a month ago that I actually decided that I was tired of seeing other people happy and not myself. So (as stated in my title) I've started making appointments for consultations, and my first one is tomorrow. I have 3 more after that one, so hopefully after this month I'll be able to decide on a doctor and get a surgery date. It's crazy that I'm so excited about a consultation, but I guess it's just knowing that I'm taking the first step to get my dream body.

So, now that I got why I'm here out the way I'll introduce myself (backwards huh? lol). Anyway I'm a 26yr old mother of 2 precious little boys, ages 1.5 and 4. I'm currently trying to get my ADN (associate degree in nursing) so if I'm not chasing highly energized little boys around my nose is in a book. All my life I've been a kinda thick girl. In highschool I was a D-cup with a flat stomach, big thighs, and NO ass-at-all. Even when I gained weight the first time I was in college my stomach stayed flat, but it was these damn kids that messed me up. Now, I'm walking around with DD bra, a flabby hanging stomach, big thunder thighs (they rub together ugh), and still no ass at all lol.

By the way right now I'm 5'2.5 and weigh around 174lbs, which besides when Iwas pregnant is the heaviest I've ever been. I'm trying to do this diet thing now because I don't want any extra fat on my body after this surgery. So if I can get down to about 150-155 I think that'd be good.

I started thinking that lipo was a good look for me, until I came on this site again and realized that a bbl really wasn't going to be that much more money. So that's when my stalking started. I noticed that most of the girls have went to Jimmerson (GA) or Salama (FL), and even though their work is fabulous, it's not a plausible idea for me. I need to stay in Savannah, Ga so I don't disrupt my life too much. I've found four doctors here that I'm going to consult with. Dr. Pearl, Dr. Huntly, Dr. Most, and Dr. Shanklin. I see Dr. Pearl tomorrow, but I think I'm more interested in seeing Dr. Shanklin. I suppose just because they are the only practice to use Vaser lipo and they have an overnight center for the first day of surgery. They also have 3d imaging to view the before and projected after view, which gives me confidence in my results. My only problem with all of the Dr.'s 'm consulting with is the lack of before and after pics. The few that do have them scare me because of how little the butts are lol. I'm not sure if this is due to the people who had it prior's preferences or the lack of knowledge of the dr. I guess if I don't feel completely comfortable after my consults I'll be taking the 3hr drive to Atlanta for Jimerson.

Anyway I'll keep rambling if I don't stop now, so I'll include a few wish pics and my before pic with clothes. I'll probably put up one with out once I'm closer to surgery lol. I suppose I'll update tomorrow!

Ok, so I went to my first consult today and it was ok. The staff was friendly, the dr was friendly, and the atmosphere was nice. He quoted me a price of 6605, which was really good and even offered to give me a mini tummy tuck because after the lipo my stomach may be a little loose. That immediately perked my ears up lol because my 2 babies killed my stomach. I also was told that if in 6 months I need any revisions he will not charge surgeons fees (only for the or and anesthesia) My only problems with this visit were his lack of before and after pics and his assessment of my ass. With no pics it makes me nervous of what my results will be. How do I know my big and your big are the same you know. That's another thing, he told me my butt was as big as Lisa Raye's (I'll include the pics I showed him) he just had to get rid of my spare tire. I actually think I'm going to take a pic to show how far from the truth that statement actually is lol. Anyway, I suppose my next update will be either when I find the perfect butt (wish pic) or after my next consult on 4/17. Can't wait till then! ttyl

Hello ladies! I had a consult today and it was pretty good. Even tho I have 1 consult left on the 29th, I feel like I found my dr already. His nurses are really nice, she calmed my nerves a lot by just joking and laughing with me. It's funny that in my first consult I was just rambling off questions and still left feeling unsure, yet my mind went completely blank with the dr today and I still walked out feeling like he knew what he was doing. The only thing I was puzzled about was do I just want projection (his ex Serena Williams) or do I want projection and lateral (his ex j lo). Anyway, he seemed very knowledgeable about the surgery and I liked his before and after pics. Im happy he also stated he takes out the maximum amount when performing lipo, cuz i need every bit out I can get lol. So, for lipo of the abdomen, whole back, and flanks, the fat graft (of course), and an overnight stay in their recovery center will be 7628. Do you ladies have any questions I can ask because I need to write them down, I can't be blank starin at the next dr lol. I think I need to start seriously thinking of when I can have the surgery done. Unfortunately I know it won't be until at least December. I know if I am reasonable with my Christmas shopping I can have the money by maybe November. But if I know me like I think I do, that's not gonna happen lol. Last yr I spent like 3000 on clothes and toys for my babies, so I know I go ham 4 my lil men. So, if I do my usual Christmas splurge it won't be until around February when I save up around 8k. I'm so excited to actually get this done, I may just have to cut down on Christmas and finally do something for myself. I can't wait!