Finally Doing This! - Tampa, FL

I am a 31 year old, 5'10", 170lb mom of two (5 1/2 & 2 1/2) who is looking to get a Mommy Makeover, or at least a Tummy Tuck. I have been unhappy with my loose belly since having my first baby and have finally set up a consultation to look into the procedure. I work out everyday (running, biking, light weights) and have been doing Weight Watchers to keep my weight in check on and off for the past 5 years. I am happy with my body and my weight with the exception of my tummy. I feel embarrassed and self conscious a lot because my belly sticks out further than my boobs, so I always look pregnant.

I have toned up everywhere else and feel really good about myself and but now I want my body to reflect that. Right now I am a size 10/12 and my bra is a 36B. I am not looking to lose weight with the TT, I really just want to get rid of the horrible loose sag and the majority of the stretch marks I got from being pregnant (I gained 70lbs!). After breast feeding my already small boobs have deflated, and the weight loss I have achieved has hit them as well. I am hoping to go to a C/D cup with a breast augmentation.

This procedure is something I have been wanting for years but have never seriously looked into it. I am so excited to go to this consultation and see what can be done for me! I want to be a better version of myself and be a positive role model for my kids rather than reflecting a poor self esteem.

I am a stay at home mom and my concerns post op right now are:
1. Not being able to lift my 2 1/2 year old
2. Not being able to afford the full procedure (if not, I am definitely doing the TT)
3. Not being able to work out for a while and losing muscle

I'm not nervous at all right now...only excited!! One of my friends recommended the doctor to me as she has just undergone a similar procedure. She is happy with her results so far and said recovery hasn't been bad. The price seems to be much more reasonable than I ever thought. But a lot of it is probably where I live.

I am a bit nervous because I have to fly on "home", where I grew up, at the end of June, so I am hoping to get this done ASAP so I will have at least 6 weeks of recovery under my belt before I go, otherwise I will have to wait until the end of the summer and I really don't want to wait that long. My husband is military and is deploying in the fall so I want to have this done well in advance of him leaving so he will be home to help me with the kids, dog, housework, taking care of me, etc.

Can't wait to share more after my consult! I am so excited to get this process started after dreaming and wishing for it for so long!

I went to my consultation today and decided to just stick with the tummy tuck for now. I am hesitant to do the breast augmentation for a few reasons, so it can always be done later (albeit more expensive) if I choose to. The doctor said I am a great candidate for a tummy tuck and that chances are all of my stretch marks will be removed. He said if any are left it will just be a few and it will be really low. ANYTHING is better than what it is now! He is going to lip my hips to make a more contoured shape, but says that I should have a great shape afterwards. I am SO EXCITED! I have been wanting this for so long and I can't believe it's finally going to happen.
They asked how soon I wanted to schedule something and I told them ASAP since I am going on vacation in June and my husband is being deployed in the fall so a late summer surgery is out. They had a cancellation and were able to schedule my surgery for Monday!!!! Less than a week away :) I go for my pre-op tomorrow and then my surgery will be Monday afternoon. So excited to get this taken care of!
The doctor is great! I really liked him and it wasn't too terribly embarrassing having him analyze my naked belly (which NO ONE is allowed to see). I will update as I have new information :) 6 days and counting!

4 days away!!! Trying to get everything set around the house so that the household will continue to run smoothly while I am down and out (plenty of food in the freezer/fridge, bills paid, etc.) I know my hubby will have his hands full with the kids, dog, myself and meals, so hopefully we can make a smooth transition and he won't be too stressed out.

Right now I am trying to decide where I am going to sleep the first few nights. My bedroom is upstairs and I don't really want to be secluded up there by myself and then have to worry about going up and down the stairs all the time. My options are the couch (where I could be reclined up a bit) or the fold out couch, with both couches I could be downstairs and be able to spend time with the family even though I will just be laying around. Does anyone have any suggestions on this matter? I read that someone rented a hospital bed, and I am not going to be doing that, but where is the best (most comfortable) place to sleep post op?