50 Years Old, 3 Kids in 4.5 Years, Weight Fluctuations, Husband Left Me - Winnipeg, MB

Hi all. My husband of nearly 25 years informed me the marriage was over in June. Total shock. I have always wanted to fix the saggy parts of me and he has agreed to pay for half - guilty I guess! Maybe he is hoping it is for him, but it is all for me. Have had a full physical and got the green light to proceed. Scared and hopeful, I really need to feel better about myself. I also have PTSD from CSA. Have been working so hard on that with a psychologist for a long time and I was doing great until the 'big dump." Go figure, I got into an abusive relationship and have endured it longer than I should. If I had seen more clearly before I would have dumped him instead of the other way around! It truly is good that it is ending and in many ways I feel liberated. And the planned TT is part of the liberation. Saced but hopeful - here is to the future!!

Well, here are some photos taken on my 50th birthday. Sure hoping I can be improved! I have my pre-op appointment in a few days. I should know more then. Super worried the doctor will tell me he changed his mind and I am not a candidate after all. Hoping that's irrational!!

Well in 2 days it happens. I am very excited! My ps said I could shower whenever I wanted as long as I took care of my drains. Curious to see if I get the same instructions post op since it seems to be quite different from what others are doing. My ps is so confident! I had lots of questions after reading so much on this site but he told me just to keep living my life the way I normally do. I have some laxatives and muscle relaxants on hand. I was told I would be able to stairs up to my bedroom - is this unrealistic?