Time for Me, Mommy of 3 - Southern New Jersey~Voorhees, NJ

After doing tons of research and after reading everyone's stories, I feel comfortable sharing my own plastic surgery journey. This is something that I have wanted to do for a long time. After 3 kids 15, 12, and 10; a year of breast feeding each took a serious toll on my once tight stomach, perky breast body. After years of talking about a lift and a tummy tuck I had 3 consultations did research on all three (their credentials, certifications, medical issues i.e malpractice lawsuits, basically did my homework. While I liked all three of them it was a toss up between doctor number 2 and 3. Both were great; Excellent bedside manner; which means A LOT to me. Both took their time, thoroughly explained what to expect, recovery time, post op care, etc, and treated me in such a professional way. In the end I chose doctor number 3. Yes his price was a little cheaper, but one of the deciding factors to me was the post op pain management (experal) that wasn’t through the roof expensive. Another factor was suture removal. About 18 years ago I fell in glass table and cut my arm pretty bad. I had about 50 stitches (maybe more). The problem was when the stitches came out, I had significant scaring. Now what I did learn was that arm and leg injuries that require stitches heal the worse. And while I know there will be scaring with the tummy tuck and breast life, I didn’t want to take the chance with the stitches and have my stomach end up looking like or worse than my arm. Lastly, I felt in my heart of hearts that doctor number 3 was the one for me. You know how you get that feeling, that gut feeling.
Anyway, my surgery is scheduled for July 2nd and I can’t wait! By the way, if there is anyone in this forum from NJ I would love to chat with you. Since I will be coming home after the surgery I am interested in Private Nursing Care for a day or so. If you know of an agency please let me know.
OH yeah, I had my first mammogram today. Whew! Thank goodness for the foam padding.
Thanks to all of you on this site, your stories have been not only informative, but some entertaining?. What we have here is great support system.
I will keep you guys posted as much as I can. Let the countdown begin. Talk to you soon!

today I woke up and said to my husband, 30 more days!!!! My surgery us scheduled for July 2nd. I'm patiently waiting...can't wait!
I also got the nerve to take some pictures and post them.. Oh boy , here
We go.

Got a few things done in the past several days. This past Thursday I went and had my first mammo. Ouch. Thank goodness for the foam padding. Can't imagine the feeling without it. Saturday i went and had an EKG. Results should be in by Friday. My neurologist had me do some blood work to ensure that my med levels are where they should be, and they are. Oh yeah I didn't mention it but I'm an epileptic. Yep at 35 starting having seizures. No history, nothing. Just out of the clear blue. I can say now that with the two meds I'm taking my seizures Are well controlled. My neuro is aware of my surgery and has given me the ok, my PS is ok as long as my neuro has give me clearance. Good to go!