Worked my Tail off - Ready for my TT

I have had 2 c-sections and have been looking into a tummy tuck for a few years. I lost 50 lbs and kept it off for 4 years. I workout 6 days a week - my regimine includes 3 days of lifting and 3 days of cardio. No matter what I do my stomach just hangs there. So, finally with the support of my family and more importantly my hubby my PS is selected, my date scheduled, and now I'm anxiously waiting for the day. I made sure he has all the qualifications, consistent results, great bedside manner, and attentive staff. He's been a plastic surgeon for 30 years plus. I'm still quite nervous considering this isn't medically necessary and anything can happen... I wanted to document my journey because this site has helped me see the good, the bad, and the ugly. And, I want to repay the favor. I do not need muscle tightening my core crazy enough is quite strong. I will have lipo to remove the extra pockets of fat above my belly button and removal of my "overhang" as my PS calls it and he will recreate my belly button. I don't have any fat about my waist it's just my stomach that has the fatty tissue. It's frustrating because people always like to say oh but you're so small, so you don't need to do that, but they don't see me in the mirror naked and how it feels. It's hard after being so dedicated to have so little results in the one area that needs it most. I'm so excited to finally be doing this for myself, so that I can have the confidence that's been lacking since I've had my babies. It's funny one of my friends went with me to my appointment and they saw finally for themselves what I mean about the loose skin and the fat pockets and they got it... Not that I need that approval and understanding but it helps. I hope this helps whomever is reading this and I encourage feedback, questions and suggestions. I can't wait for my body to have a consistent look of a healthy physique all over. I am especially hoping someone out there will have information for my particular situation. I'm consistent with my workouts, I'm fit, I run/jog/walk (intervals) at least 10-15 miles a week I lift 3 times a week. I still am not certain what the recovery will look like so hopefully I can help someone else in this situation once I reach that point. I hope to give you a real perspective of what that looks like for an athlete. I'm in my mid-30s.

The day I have contemplated, researched and now committed to is tomorrow!! I'm so anxious. I had dinner with my girls, then hosted all my family (I'm the baby of 6) with the other halves and my neices amd nephews, cleaned my whole house top to bottom and all the laundry.

I can't believe it's actually here... I'm going to take some Tylenol PM and get a good night's rest. I'm thankful for a supportive hubby that will be with me the first 2 days and my mom for 2 weeks.

I worked out today and after my shower it hit me ... Thats the last time I have to see my belly that doesn't match the rest of me. I have worked my tail off the past 5 years, 5-6 days in the gym every stinking week!! I'm so READY for my "overhang" to be gone!

I'll post an update following the surgery... On the flat side!!

The surgery is done and over. I'm now rested comfortably at home. I went to the surgery center in a button up shirt, yoga pants, and comfy socks with slippers. Everyone was so kind and helpful! Tomorrow I head in to his ofc, so he can take a look at things. I'll post an update tomorrow. Just can't believe my belly will finally be gone.