Tummy Tuck W Muscle Repair, Hernia Repair, 31 Yo Mom of 3, Diastasis Recti

I have scheduled my tummy tuck for early March! I am a 31 year old mom of 3 young children. After my pregnancies, I was left with a significant ab separation, an umbilical hernia and a lot of loose skin (9+lb and 8lb babies!). I work out 5-7 days per week and eat a mostly "clean" diet of lean protein, whole grains and lots of fruits and veggies. I am in overall very good shape and health but the more weight I lose, the worse my belly looks with sagging skin and a 6 month pregnant pooch after meals! I am so anxious for surgery - nervous and excited! Here are a few before photos!

My tummy tuck will include muscle repair and a bit of lipo on my lower stomach. My surgeon and I have discussed that I will have a vertical incision due to how much laxity I have in my skin.

Picked out my bikini to bring along for surgery! Less than 3 weeks to go... i'm very active and have small children so i'm dreading the downtime but hoping it's all worth it! Now for starting to gather all my postop gear in preparation!

I had my surgery this morning... so glad it's behind me! I can't say enough good things about how amazing the staff and Dr. Van Ye are! It sounds like things went great which I was so happy to hear. So far my husband, gauze, my walker, and a wedge pillow from Amazon behind my back have been my top items. I'm in my bed currently with the wedge and lots of pillows and it's working great! More to come!