Mommy Abs to Fab Abs - Texas, TX

I am a fit 31 year old mom with 2 boys. I have a 5 year old son and a 2 year old son. I have come to realize that I will not be able to fix my rectus diastasis through exercsie and the only way to bring my abs back together is through surgery. I do have some excess skin and fat but my main concern is bringing my abs back together. My belly sticks out as far as my small chest so I feel like I always look a little bit pregnant! I had consults with 2 surgeons and chose the one that made me feel the most comfortable. Both surgeons said I was a candidate for an umbilical float or a full tummy tuck. But with a full tummy tuck I may end up with a vertical scar since I may not have enough excess skin. I thought I wanted to the float but now I am thinking the full TT. If I am fixing the insides I figure I might as well get the outside to match at the same time. The full TT will guarantee getting rid of any wrinkly skin :) Turns out both surgeons also said I have an umbilical hernia. I just thought my pregnancies had made my belly button into an outie but its actually a hernia! I'm wondering if the hernia and my diastasis are the reasons I could never get my core strength back after my 2nd baby. The hernia is not too big right now but I like to lift weights and do core exercises and I definitely don't want it to get any bigger. Hopefully plicating the abdominals will help prevent the hernia from returning. The dr. said it was possible it could come back but unlikely. It will be nice to have a stomach like I did before kids... a nice strong core... and an innie belly button with no hernia! I am getting excited and anxious to get this over with

Uploading some before photos! Less than a week to go!

I am totally nesting! I got a bunch of freezer meals prepared, bought paper plates and plastic silverware, picked up meds, got my crackers, juice and ginger ale, finished yard work, and finished up my work (on "vacation" now). now I need to clean the house and get the kids haircuts and do laundry 1 more time. I have arranged for my mom to spend the night here the night before surgery since my husband and I have to leave here at 5:30am surgery morning. My mom will take the kids to school. Very thankful for her! (And my husband who is so supportive).