Getting Ready.....

Ok.... This might be a little "ballzy" for me to create a blog of my tummy tuck, but I thought if I start one then I will need to follow through and finally get it done!


I've wanted a tummy tuck for over 10 years. I decided not to do so with the chance of having one last child in our family. Sure enough, my little on showed up on New Years Day of 2004. Then I realized I had to wait for my baby to be old enough for me to be able to heal properly from the procedure. Well she is 6 yrs old now and I feel that now is the time - now or never. I am 41 years old and as I get older I know that the time for this procedure is fading as time goes on. This will be my first operation. I'm excited, nervous, scared all at the same time. I did a lot of research regarding this operation as well as visited the doctor twice on the possibility of getting it done. You see, I'm not a small built woman. I am over 200 lbs but if you saw me you wouldn't believe it. I've had people tell me I look about 18o lbs. I guess I wear it well. I do have a large butt that can make up for at least 50 lbs of weight. LOL!

So I will be visiting the doctor once again on August 5th. I hope he still tells me I am suitable for the procedure. I just need to raise 1k on my own to make up for the different of the portion care credit did not lend me. Once I can lock down a date I need to notify my gigs to let them know I will not be at work for 2 weeks. This is the hardest part since I only get paid when I work.

I know that it'll be well worth it. I've had to look at this horrible belly for over 20 yrs. I felt that it stole part of my youth. Doing the tummy tuck is NOT for weight reduction. I have no intention on losing weight by operation and I am content with handling my weight. The belly is just beyond what I care to handle or want to look at anymore. I get rashes on the fold. My insurance will not cover my procedure and they think ointments will help. For a person weighing at 217lbs I wear a size 16 pants. It is bizarre but true. So my calculations I might be at most a size 14 after it is done with about 10-14lbs of flesh removed. I guess I carry my weight well.

I know that another part of me doing this is for self esteem. I am tired of the "what a pretty face" comments. It is the "poor thing, she's just a fat ass but a pretty girl". Please, if there is anyone reading this - DO NOT MAKE THESE KIND OF COMMENTS. It's NOT a compliment. And NO, we are not the Purse Girls at the club, holding on to everyone else's purse for them to have a good time; we're there to have a good time too. And to the guys, NO do not ask us about our hot friends, ask them yourself..... ok I know this was out of content but it is MY BLOG, right? Venting is part of the healing process.

My next blog will have the first "belly" pic. I need to grow balls to do this one. I never show my belly to anyone other than my hubby. This is very scary for me so give me time to do this. I know it will have to be done in order to record my progress. Wish me luck! Until then, enjoy your day.....

Tummy Girl 41