Mom of 3, 5'3" / 147lbs, Runner andHeavy Weight Lifter - TT, BA (No Lift), Lipo to Hips

Hi, Ladies! Like many, I have been stalking the site and reading everyone's stories/reviews as they move through the mommy makeover process and finally decided that I should contribute as well! I have had three children and gained WAY too much weight with each pregnancy. Before I had kids, I was in extremely good shape and weighed about 130. After closing the baby factory a few years ago, I finally lost almost all of the weight (about 65lbs so far) and can't seem to get rid of this last 15 or so. I have been hitting it extra hard for the last year, training for marathon and half marathon races plus lifting weight (I lift heavy!), but the weight and loose belly skin stay. I discussed it with my husband as I have always wanted to get rid of the skin and decided I might as well upgrade the top half too, so mommy makeover it is! I can either wait to lose this last little bit (which may or may not happen) or just love my new upgraded self now, so I decided to do it this summer and my surgery is in 5 days. I flip between excited and nervous, but am mostly nervous. I am hoping it goes smoothly.

Since I only have a few days left until the procedure, I decided to get a mani/pedi. The entire time I sat there, I just kept thinking about how nice it will be for my belly to not flop over onto my legs. I don't even remember what it feels like to have a flat stomach. I am really looking forward to it!

On another note, I have almost all of my supplies and am just waiting on a few more to arrive Monday. I don't have much as I didn't want to buy more than what I actually need, but I will post some pics and a list soon.

I just finished my last workout for the next 6-8 or however many weeks! It's so crazy to think I won't be doing my favorite thing for months. Gym time is my "me time", so I am bummed I'll be missing out on it. But, I know it will be worth it all in the end!

Pre-op is today and I have a few questions ready for my surgeon and all of my supplies are ready to go. Here's the list (I'll post pics soon):

- Big wedge pillow (I don't have a recliner)
- Thigh-high TED socks
- Bed tray that fits my laptop (so I can work while recovering)
- Stool softener
- Metamucil
- Flexible ice packs
- Pajamas with a button down shirt
- A "grandma" housedress that snaps down the front (I laughed so hard as I was buying this as it is EXACTLY what my grandma wears!)
- Small basket (to keep next to me for items like my iPad, small notebook & pen, etc.)

I think that's it! My surgeon recommends arnica, but he is providing that. He also doesn't use compression garments, so I don't need one. He said I could get some spanx and a second bra (they provide the first one), but I'm waiting on those as I'm not sure what size I'll need. I am not sure if I'm more excited or nervous!