This is my Moment :) - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Hello everyone,
First off I just want to say that I am so happy I found this site! I am on it all day at work (my job is kind of boring at times) reading, no more like devouring every bit of information, stories, recovery tips, just anything that has to do with my upcoming surgery. My friends and family have been so supportive and by my side since I decided to finally have a TT w/ liposuction and MR but I think I may be wearing on their patience considering this has become the main topic of my life for the past month. lol :)

A little about me... I am 41 yrs old and have 4 beautiful daughters from ages 23 to 17 yoa. They are what keeps me going but they have definitely done a number on my once 120lb cute petite lil bod...I have known for hmmm lets see, about 23 years that I have wanted this done. With my first pregnancy I gained 85lbs and well some of you can relate to what happens when you just don't stop at 1 or 2 or 3...the years pass by, income tax refunds get spent on the kids, and before you know it, your wondering what your vagina actually looks like after all these years! lol

Oh let me mention Iam 5' and 189lbs. My highest weight was 235. I lost the weight taking Phentermine that was prescribed by my Dr. I go to the gym a few times a week but I'll be honest I'm not a gym fanatic. I actually like being thick and curvy just minus this big fat gut!
I am so scared about my surgery. I already postponed once. This should be something I should be excited for right? My biggest fear is going under ( I never have been put under) I don't know what to expect, what if I am allergic to the medicine they put me to sleep with? :( I'm also in fear of my skin dying and turning black. I did a lot of research on that because I am or shall I say I was a smoker. I'll have only been smoke free 9 days by the time my surgery takes place. I am taking Zinc and Vitamin C religiously and have been for about a month now. I will be posting my before pictures in a little bit. Any words of encouragement or tips advice ect... Would be greatly appreciated :)

Well, its Thursday... 6 days away and now Im trying to get all the things I will need for the recovery. I do have a recliner being delivered on Tuesday. My best friend is flying down from Ohio on Monday to spend the week with me. I went to get some compression socks at the medical supply store and the man started throwing out all these different numbers at me.... I felt sorta stupid , I didn't know they came with numbers?? LOL I was thinking small medium or large.... I really feel silly calling the Dr.'s office to ask them about the socks :o/ Any suggestions on what compression socks one needs for this type of recovery? When I get off work Im going to go TT recovery shopping with my daughter .. I have made a list from all the posts from others I have seen. This site is awesome!! :)