nov 2nd tummy tuck

I have considered a tummy tuck for seven long years. I'm feeling really excited and anxious and a bit scared of the health implications as well. I have an appointment scheduled next week with the doctor.

I hope to feel comfortable undressing in front of my husband. I was approved for a loan and my mil said she will help so I'm ready to get this done! I'm hoping the sooner the better so I can be recovered for my ninth anniversary in November :)

Today I visited the doctor. He was very thorough explaining the different procedures offered for tummies. After examining me he suggested that with my current anatomy and issues a full tummy tuck is recommended. We then went offer the risks of the procedure, the time, the outcomes etc. Overall, I find him to be confident but not too confident. He seems experienced and competent to perform my surgery. I put down a 10% down payment today. I notified the financing company of the date and asked for expedited payment since payment is usually required two weeks prior to surgery which makes that October 19th. Since I take antidepressants for anxiety/depression he asked for a sign off from either my therapist or my physician which was a bit discouraging because I don't have the time to drive way over the bay to see my doctor and my psychotherapist thinks having a mommy tummy is okay. I see her tomorrow anyway hopefully she will welcome this surgery and sign off so I don't have to drive across the bay. I am really really nervous now. All I need to do now is pay the remaining balance of 1750.00 on friday, get a sign off then surgery here I come. Oh my!!!

Yesterday I got my "psychological clearance" for surgery. I just have to pay the remaining balance on Friday. The financing company sent the check already. I have to admit that I am on the absolute lowest dose of lexapro. It was sort of discouraging that I needed clearance like I'm not competent in making my own decisions. I guess it is protocol though even though it made me feel like a child/crazy person. Has anyone else encountered that before? I am getting my home ready for my recovery. I did a lot of gardening today. I have been cleaning really thorough. Can you guys give me some tips on clothes and other things I will need during my recovery. I am so ready to get this over with. Time will fly though with as busy as I am. I forgot to mention Monday I was in an accident a hit and run and I am having neck pain but I cannot take motrin. What a bummer...it's okay though. I actually found the suspects car today so I was on top of the world. I posted some pre op pictures. What do you guys think of them honestly?