38 Years Old 3 Children 2 Grown Time for Mom. Albany, NY

I'm looking forward to having a flat stomach which I haven't seen since I was 17. I am hoping to fit into my clothes more comfortably without having to hide my lower bulge. After gaining 90 pounds with first child at 17 and losing 80 of that 90 my stomach was stretched beyond repair without surgery. I'm also having a hernia repair with the tummy tuck

So two months tomorrow I will have kicked the smoking habit!! Go me yay!!! Visit with doc today to recheck skin and fat since quitting smoking ( 11 lb weight gain ) Doc says everything looks good to go just a little more lipo necessary now since gaining. I discussed with him what I should realistically expect from procedure and was very pleased with what he said. I should expect a major improvement in my central abdominal area as well as hips and waist . No boxy look here I hope!!!! Lots of contouring to be done! Starting to get a bit anxious as my surgical date approaches but I guess that's to be expected. Time to start stocking up on necessities for post surgery....

So let me start by saying this procedure is not for the weak... surgery center was fabulous they had me in and out to the comfort of my home in no time. The anesthesiologist gave me my cocktail in my vein and that's the last thing I remembered. I woke an hour after procedure and my wonderful nurse got me a drink and up to the bathroom which I walked and was super proud of myself. I was very alert and coherent leaving the facility which seemed strange because I thought I would be groggy a bit. I got home and immediately I walked around for a bit then used the potty which btw I recommend a lifted potty for anyone getting this procedure it has been a lifesaver for last 24 hours. I got in my recliner with tons of pillows and stayed awake while family members visited my room off and on. I did set an alarm to stay on schedule with pain meds(oxycodone and I don't get along well) so I'm taking only 1 pill or a half and I'm also taking Motrin every six hours. It's been 24 hours since procedure I am bruised a lot in hip area I'm not daring enough to open binder yet. Doc said I could shower but I'm waiting one more day I'm too scared yet lol. I'm moving around often and I've been able to sleep a few hours here and there. Pain level is about a full 10 today and burning from lipo as expected. Oh and btw try not to cough it's absolutely the worst pain ever!!!! Dr visit 1 week will give updates