Mini Tummy Tuck, muscle repair, small amount of lipo - Seattle, WA

I have four children. The last two were via C-section. Overall, I'm happy with my body and appreciate that I'm healthy and can walk, run, and breathe every day! I stay very active with my kids and do crossfit 3x a week. But no amount of diet or exercise can get rid of the soft little pooch over my C-section scar and it's really bothered me the last few years. It won't budge! I'm nervous to have my bellybutton altered in anyway, so when the plastic surgeon I chose told me that it would be criminal to do a full tummy tuck, it really put my mind at ease. He explained that very few women are good candidates for a mini but because I had very little loose skin near my bellybutton or above it, a mini with liposuction would be a good choice. After two consultations, he answered all my questions and helped me have realistic expectations. I know I won't come out of surgery looking like a Victoria's Secret Angel, but my little pooch will be gone. Yay! I will update this during the entire process; pre-op appointment, day of, 1 day post-surgery, etc. Feeling very nervous and anxious but also really excited!

My surgery is just 3 days away. I met with the surgical nurse and anesthesiologist today. Everything is all set: child care arranged, 3 weeks off work, wedge pillow and foot stool to get in and out of bed, laxatives (lol), etc... Feeling very nervous but excited!

I wanted to post a few more before pics, since I found those really helpful when looking at reviews. I'm really nervous and keep going over my goal in my mind: to look like myself but minus the little chub hanging over my c-section scar. Based on other RS users experiences, I want to make sure that I have very realistic expectations!