Loving the new me!

Had my pre-op today. Very nervous and excited! Ready to take my body and fitness to a whole new level. 03-05-2014 is my big day. I feel like documenting my journey will help others as well as myself. Started eating better and working out but the weight hasn't come off. Looking forward to my new body and capabilities!

I am 5'9" and 235. When I went in for a consultation I thought the doctor was going to tell me to lose 50lbs then to come back. That is NOT what happened. He actually told me that he has seen much success with overweight women and this surgery with continued weight loss after the procedure. Plus added health benefits. My first procedure will be 3-5 for a Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift/Reduction. Six months later he is going to work on me again and do Lipo. If I do well after my first surgery I am thinking about the possibility of chin lipo and a chin implant as well. Not trying to get too ahead of myself though :) I have a four year old daughter and am struggling with how I am going to answer her questions. My family is aware of my decisions and support me but I don't want my husbands side of the family to know. I have no idea how they would react and would rather not make waves. They are awesome by the way. I just don't want to hear anything about risking my life for vanity. For me this is not about vanity but more about health and pushing myself to try new things. (But I would be lying to you if I didn't say I can't wait to put on a pair of fitted jeans and a fitted tshirt.) Ever since I had my daughter I have had mild anxiety. I don't take risks like I used to. I don't want my daughter to be afraid to experience this beautiful world around us. Thanks for taking time to read about me. I love seeing the comments and others success.

So as my surgery date approaches I find myself constantly irritated by this big belly. I can't wait for it to be gone! I wake up every morning and grab it, jiggle it and pull it up to give myself an idea of what is to come. I have moments of being scared but then I remind myself of the rewards. Wouldn't it be nice not to have to pull up my pants every time I stand up or sit down. I am sick of walking around looking like I have a loaded diaper on because my pants won't stay up. Even at the gym I am constantly having to adjust my pants. At my pre-op they took 3d photos. YIKES!!! I had no idea how bad it really was. A friend of a friend had a tummy tuck by the doctor I am using and said she was so happy with the doctors work. That is comforting :)