Can't Wait to Look Down and See my Mons Pubis! - Maryland, MD

I am very thankful for this website and for all of those who have shared their experiences. I was hesitant to share, but I have learned so much and have decided to record my journey as well.

I never considered plastic surgery before the birth of my second child. I have delivered 2 children via c/section. My first child weighed over 9lbs and while my second did not weigh as much, I carried her very low and believe my ligaments were stretched to hell. I gained a little over 40lbs with each pregnancy. What prompted me to consider abdominoplasty is the fact that I do not fit properly in shirts and dresses, and I have to purchase clothes according to how they will fit my stomach. I'm tired of people asking me if I am pregnant. I find myself always disguising my stomach with spanks and blazers only to still have an unappealing bulge(which is much worse in the evening). I have worked very hard to get off the 40lbs I gained during pregnancy. Even with breastfeeding, the weight was slow to come off.

Although knocking on 40's door could be a contributing factor. I am 5'3 and weigh 136lbs. I would like to get to 130lbs. I work out 3-4x a week. My breasts are also deflated. Since starting this journey, I have decided to also have breast augmentation. I am very excited to have a nice silhouette. My goal is not to wear a 2 piece bathing suit( I have stretch marks almost to my sternum), but to at least look great in my clothes and to be satisfied with my body naked.

I have had 6 consults with reputable board certified plastic surgeons. I was told anything from, "I can give you nice 40year old boobs". *excuse me??? You think I am paying all of this money for 40 year old boobs??* I was also told by a surgeon," I am not sure that I can get the stitch to hold for your muscle repair."* ummhmmm.....next* Then another kept insisting on performing liposuction on my flanks so that my booty would pop" *never even mentioned my hernias that the other surgeons discussed* Then one surgeon told me that the gummy bear implants were not FDA approved, when another surgeon had already told me that they had been FDA approved. However, I am 90% sure that I am going with saline anyway.
So, my plan is to have a Full Tummy Tuck with Hernia and Muscle Repair and Breast Augmentation. Hoping for a Full C, Small D Cup. I have read so many reviews. The good and the bad. I am excited and a bit nervous at the same time. I will just be praying that things go well for this elective procedure and that I don't have major complications. I am scheduled so far out because I need to take time from work as well as I will be paying cash for this. I have been saving since 8/2012! I will continue to read posts and acquire as much information as I can.

Hi ladies! For those who have chosen saline breast implants, in your experience,how do they feel related to natural breasts? I " felt up" the assistant at one of my consults who had silicone. They were very spongy. She did find the actual implant in her breast and let me feel that as well, which I thought was nice. I am obsessing about size as well. Of course the hubby wants them large. ( That ain't happening). The magic number that is in my head is 475cc. I've got booty and hips. I think that will fill me in nicely, hopefully. Funny thing is I don't even know if that will fit. My consult was so long ago, we really didn't decide upon a specific size. I need to go back before June. I will be disappointed if I am limited to the 300 range after official measurements. But I also don't want to increase my chances for complications. The boobs are just a bonus for me. :)

Hi ladies! For those with breast implants, was your comfort level altered during full body massages? Could you lay flat on your stomach?