I did it! 80lb weight loss after 3 kids inc twins. I finally feel normal! UK tt without mr!

Hey there, I have just booked my standard tummy tuck and liposuction to my abdomen for the end of April 2014, after much consideration i decided to choose - Dr Barbara Lutz at transforming lives - I liked her no nonsense attitude and i feel she will give me the result i want to achieve.

So.... i only have 18 days to go now. i am 29years old weigh 158lbs and im 5' 3.5" I am feeling pretty scared and anxious now, i keep having random dreams about it all!! As i have 3 young children I am trying my best to prepare for it all now! i have plenty of support from family and friends so i am very lucky!! I must say - the reviews and forums on here are helping me so much already so that is why I have decided to stand up and be counted. I hope I am able to help somebody else with my story and results, I am very excited about it all and more worried about my husband managing the kids while i am recovering if i am totally honest as im gona miss not doing stuff for them all but the main thing is i am really looking forward to a brighter future for me and my family.

I have decided to go ahead with a tt and lipo as for most part of my life i have been obese, between 15-19st and in the last 2 and half years i have had 3 children. I had my first child, and soon after i managed to lose the bulk of my main weight which was over 80lbs!! This got me down to my all time lowest weight of 10st 13lb but we still wanted another child so we managed to get pregnant again and this time it was Twins!!! all went well as i only put on 2stone 7lb in pregancy- and i didnt have any c sects with any of my kids! i managed to lose my pregnacy weight in only 6 weeks (i think due to breast feeding and twins being pretty full on!!lol)

I have been maintaining my weight now of around 11st 3lb. I have varied in size so much thoughout my life the laxity in my skin has completely gone, the more i lose the worse i look and feel now which brings me onto my decision of a tt - as i know that is the only way i can get a stomach/body i can be proud of.

My pictures were taken recently, please be kind!! It was hard to take the pics of my belly out, i have quite a lot abdominal fat above my belly botton and this was my main concern when talking to a surgeon. One did recommend a fleur de lis but Dr B Lutz assured me she could do what i wanted without the vertical insision! i have faith in her so hopefully the lipo in the abs will flatten everything out in the middle as it should be. I have heard the vertical scars come with all sorts of problems so i feel i have made the right choice for me.
My pics are in my exercise gear after a gillian michaels 30 day shred session - i do love exercise although i prob dont do enough lately due to 3 young kids but when i get a chance i love walking lots or going zumba. i will post a few more pics when i get a chance so i have lots on her to be able to compare before and after the op.

I went to see my surgeon today to ask a few questions i forgot to ask previously, i wrote my questions down in a list and went through them one by one. The questions below were ones i were unsure about and needed more clarity to enable me to relax and look forward to the op - i was glad i did go to see her again as i was quite nervous but she was very professional and happy to assist!
I asked -
1.Do you tighten my muscles - Yes, but only if necessary. This was my main question i was concerned about as personally i would rather she did just tighten them so i knew they were done and never had to think or worry about them, but.... she says If they are tight then she will not. She will not do what isn't necessary - simple. Iv got a feeling my muscles may need it after twins tho!

2. Do you use drains - yes 2 or 3 that will be removed when i leave hospital after a 2 night stay. I was happy i don't have to go home with them!

3. Do you supply a compression garment and how long must i wear it - Yes for at least 4 weeks

4. What pain relief will i use and will i get sent home with some - Paracetamol, co-codamol and antibiotics available to go home with.

5. Should i have lipo on the flanks? - No - she doesnt think i need it but mainly as i am having abdominal liop the blood flow will be restricted so i will need it to come from somewhere. I like shape and curves so was happy with that.

After my 2nd consult I think i can start to relax a bit more as feel clear on what i am going to be getting. I understand that until my skin is lifted the surgeon wont know exactly what will be going on and how bad my abs are so although i would prefer to know they are def being tighened, if they are tight and she doesnt do it at least i know that and what to expect!!

I am looking forward to it all now and have faith my surgeon will do the best job for me. If you feel unsure or need any clarity def go and see your surgeon again!! i have realised now that i need to hand over the reins to the surgeon if i want the best result surely they are the one that knows how to acheive it, its there art at the end of the day. just hard when its our body!! lol

Cant wait to see the difference once its all done!! these pics just keep me focused as to why i am here and am doing this! so heres a few pics with me in clothes and out! lol i just cant wait to look and feel better!!!