34 Yrs Old, 5'4", 160 Pounds, Married with 2 Kids - Jackson, MS

I am having ultrasonic lipo done on my upper and lower abdomen (my whole stomach), flanks/back area, inner & outer thighs. Haven't scheduled a surgery date yet. I just had my consultation on February 2nd. I was wondering, what are some tips to prepare for the surgery to help lesson swelling, bruising, pain, etc.??

I have a few friends who are nurses in the surrounding hospitals & I got them to find out the inside scoop on which plastic surgeon was good. After finding out, I scheduled a consult with him. I met with him this morning. This consult went about the same as the other. Except this Dr. didn't tell me to try & lose weight on my own before surgery. He did state that I might have to have a tummy tuck in the future if my skin did not shrink after the lipo. I do NOT want a scar from 1 hip to the other from that surgery so I'm really hoping that I won't have to have that procedure. Turns out that this Dr. is a little cheaper too. He gave me a price of $4350. He requires this payment to be paid in full before surgery so I'm not sure when I will schedule the surgery but I will keep this post updated.

I have scheduled my surgery for April 10th, 2014. I have to be there @ 6am & surgery is @ 7am. I have made a list of stuff I believe I will be needing just from all the research and reading I have been doing: sponge, antibacterial soap, scrubs, water, pineapple juice, arnica cream, bromelain, omega 3, theralac probiotic, pycnogenol, bilberry extract, stool softner, alcohol swabs, Neosporin, extra compression garment(from Taylor & Taylor), lipo foam, gauze, tape, scar cream, maxi pads. All the meds/vitamins/ herbs are to control/lesson the bruising & swelling. Hopefully this is everything that I will be needing. Now to impatiently wait for the next 2 months to creep by.