32 Yrs Old, 4 Kids Later. Mommy Makeover Needed to Look Like Myself Again - Scottsdale, AZ

I’m 32 years old and had my first child when I was 18, I was so naive about what happens to women’s bodies when they have babies. I just figured I’d get huge, have a baby and bam my body would look just like it did before lol (i know crazy thinking right?) After 3 children I had made the decision that I needed this for me as I had lost 55 lbs and was so excited for the mommy makeover to happen, I was looking for the perfect Dr but wasn’t sure I had found him yet. A short while later I found out I was pregnant again…yikes. Just had my baby 5 months ago and now for sure am ready for this!! Went to a couple of consultations but when I met Dr. Guerra my husband and I knew he was the one!! I paid my deposit and set my surgery date for August and I’m so excited!!! Now the only issue I have is I gained so much weight with this pregnancy and haven’t lost much. I’m 5’5” and currently 165 lbs (lost 6 lbs last week yay) and I’m hoping to lose as much weight as I can before my surgery date. My goal is to be my pre pregnancy weight of 138. So I will be documenting my progress leading up to my surgery then my healing process after. I know reading other people's journeys and progress has helped me so much and I hope this will help others as well. I will soon be posting pictures too.

I just got my mammogram this week!! I’m excited!! I’ll be getting my blood work done later this month and my Pre-Op appointment is August 16! I was scheduled for surgery on the 17th but postponed it for a month instead.
Reading through all the post op stories on this website I’ve seen that a lot of people recommend a walker, toilet riser and a recliner. I bought a walker last week and am currently looking into buying the toilet riser. I do have a recliner but would like a recliner that lifts itself to a standing position. I’ve done some research and you can rent those and I think I will be doing that.

I will also be posting pictures soon of what I look like now

Just filled my prescriptions today and can’t believe the big day is almost here. I’m getting super nervous about being under for so long and all the pain I will go through. But at the same time I’m excited I’ll never have to see this extra skin ever again or have breasts that will stay in place without a bra! I promise to post before pictures before surgery.