TT with Muscle Repair - North Carolina, NC

I have been looking at this site for months debating on where to go for a tummy tuck. I didn't want to go to far from home but at the same time I wanted a good price. I am 37 169lbs and 5'8 with four children ages range from 15 to 23 months I live in NC so I am sort of the middle of the east coast. I went to my first consulation yesterday Aug 1, and was quite impressed by the doctor and his staff. Very very professiinal and made me feel very comfortable. I really appreciated his honesty when it came to what I wanted done. I orginally wanted a bbl but was told I did not have enough fat for that procedure :(. I was quoted a little over 10, 000 for the procedure, butnthe are running a special for 1, 000 off plastic surgery. My husband is very supportive in what I would like done and it does help me out with getting my confidence level up for the procedure. I would like to get the tt by Christmas so I can be ready for the summer. I don't do swim suits but wanted to look better in clothes. Trying to get a little help with deciding where to go based on different experiences for my procdure. Will post before pics soon.

Soooo I am trying to ensure I find the right surgeon by looking at all the reviews from the awesome people on this site, looking at the grade from the bbb, and reading google reviews. I don't want to go to far from home just in case, but it is so pricey in North Carolina!!!!!! Don't really want to more than 3 hours away. UUUUUUUGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! Gonna keep pushing. Hopefully the next consultation will be the one.....crossing my fingers ;)
Added my before pics

I am super excited. Went to my consultation today and found an AWESOME surgeon. Answered all of me and husband's questions. Took my pictures sat down and talked with coordinator and was given a good quote for everything that I want done. Now all I need to do is pick a date. Was thinking originally December time frame, but we have Christmas and New Year's soooooo don't really want to be laid up then. So now I am thinking mid to end of October. Is there anyone who could help me with this? Oh by they way have I mentioned that I have NEVER had any type of surgery.......so I am extra scared.