3 C-sections, Youngest 20 Months Old, 35 Years Old, Buffalo Ny

I had a consultation with Dr. Jerald Sultz in November 2012. I was in fantastic shape with an elephant skin stomach. My then boyfriend asked me to wait so we could get married and have one more.

I went for two consultations this time - Dr. Koch and Dr. Sultz (NOT Schultz). I was very very comfortable with Dr. Sultz.

We talked about getting multiple procedures done at the same time and he told me no. He explained how lipo on the abdomen during a tummy tuck interrupts the blood flow and I could get an infection. He showed me a picture (gross). He also told me that he would not do a breast lift at the same time for reasons of infection due to time open on the table. Fair enough - he won my trust.

I was quoted for an extended tummy tuck with muscle repair, lipo of the flanks, inner and outer thighs, and armpits. Garments included and pre-op estimated.

Scheduled for June 24th to wait for my two older children's kindergarten and pre-k graduations. And to lose some weight!

So, I took photos in a shirt and the same series with the stomach exposed. One set holding it in and the other not. All gross. My muscle separation is so terrible. When I flex, the ab muscles flex vertically and there is a big gap. If I wear pants and bend over I throw up in my mouth a little because my actual stomach is barely covered.

I've been on a low-carb diet since May 14 and I have lost ten pounds. I decided with my doctor to drop everything besides the tummy tuck with muscle repair in exchange for a more aggressive cut. I hope it's worth it!