8 weeks with updated pictures - Des Moines, IA

I am 32 and have 3 kids (all in 4 years). My middle child was 10 lbs and a c-section and my youngest resulted in an emergency c-section/hysterectomy. I have been wanting a tummy tuck for 5 years since I had my last baby.

Over the last year I have lost 46 lbs. I am down to 157. I am comfortable with my body except my hideous stomach. i have stretchmarks almost to my bra. I have to lumps. the area above my belly button and the big flabby pouch below my belly button. and my belly button.....hideous. I want my body to match how I feel inside. I am so nervous and excited. I go for my pre op next week. So far I have learned a recliner is a must. I am going to try to have meals prepared a head of time so I can eat healthy. my mom is going to stay with me at least the first week. I am trying to picture what I will look like but I just cant. its been so long since I had a flat stomach. I would to have any tips or advice.

SO I have 2.5 week til surgery. i have been doing a lot of reading. i am so concerned about the swelling. I am also worried because I have IBS and for the past week or so I have not felt good. i have been bloated and going between not going to the bathroom and going too much. I am worried the surgery will just make it worse. I am still going go through with it. I have waited too long. I would appreciate any tips on swelling or dealing with IBS.

2 weeks to go. I am getting so anxious and nervous. I am excited but I am not excited about the pain. I have really been focused on the swelling. I am freaking out about.