Mommy Makeover – 34 Years Old – 3 Children – 5”2’ & 170lbs

Today, I’m 35 days from my scheduled tummy tuck & reduction with augmentation. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading everyone’s personal experiences and am excited to share my story as it unfolds. I’ve learned so much & feel so much more prepared. At this point, my focus will be to get past day 4 & then the removal of the dreaded drains.

I do still have a few concerns:
(1) The locations of scars, especially on my stomach. I’m sure this is probably a huge concern for most everyone. Any thoughts from those who have already gone through the process?

(2) How do I to emotionally and mentally prepare myself for the healing process? I have read many stories where people instantly regret and say they were not prepared for the emotional aspect. I’m not sure if anyone is ever prepare emotionally for such drastic changes but if anyone out there has any suggestion, thoughts, insight… I would love to hear it.

(3) I am still trying to determine size on my breasts. I want beautiful, full, natural looking breasts but I certainly don't want to be lugging around watermelons on my chest. I have done the rice test and I'm leaning towards larger implants. A good number of reviews I have read expressed the desire of going larger.

Two weeks from surgery today! That's right people... two weeks! Yikers & Yayers. I'm so excited, nervous, and have loads of questions and feel like I should have more. So I'm asking my fellow RealSelf participants who have had a Mommy Makeover: What questions did you ask or should you have asked at your post op appointment?
I have the basics (below) but it just doesn't seem like enough.

- Discuss Size

- Tummy Tuck Scar Location

- Drain Location

- Medications

- Post Op Appointment Schedule

Your post transformation wisdom will be most appreciated! Thank you all in advance!

It's been 9 months and what a journey! My self confidence is through the roof. The Summer of 2017, first summer in a long time I was proud to rock a two piece.

I cannot say enough about Dr. Merriman and her staff. She has been available to answer questions and reassure me through the entire healing process. I am considering so additional enhancements and will be sure to post my experience on here once i decide. Of course Dr. Merrimans team will be selected for any future procedures.