37 Years Old & 2 Kids Later

On our 15th wedding anniversary, my husband had a frank discussion about how I wasn't taking care if myself physically. He helped me get over that first, painful hurdle of recognizing that I needed to change my lifestyle habits of eating and exercising. In about a year, I lost 30-35lbs and was averaging 5 miles running every other day. But I couldn't get rid of that belly bump that I had from bearing 2 babies. Every pair of pants and skirts I put on would have that noticeable fatty belly bump that just depressed me. Also, I had always been a bra size of 34D since I was a teenager, and now I was noticing there was extra space in the bra cups when I would wear them. I noticed that I had some definite droop going on. This is what spurned me on to do the Mommy Makeover. I wanted to feel comfortable in my skin again and recognize myself in the mirror. I had originally thought of doing the Mommy Makeover in 2015, but chickened out, then finally did it 2 weeks ago. I kick myself in the butt because I should not have waited! The doc and nurses and staff have been amazingly patient, kind, courteous, friendly, and helpful. On the day of the procedure, I was treated like royalty, everyone was just so encouraging and reassuring. I will admit the first week recovering was really tough because I have a very low pain tolerance, but this second week has been a night and day difference. I am counting down the days for when the swelling goes down and I can get dolled up to go on a date with my husband. I had already even bought the dress before the procedure, so it is hanging in my closet as a visual goal of what I did all this for. Thank you to the Southwest Plastic Surgeon Team!! :)