So glad I did it - Albuquerque, NM

i was the same way. i never had problems sleeping but a month before my TT i couldnt sleep for shiznits!! you're going to be just fine. i was obsessed with thinking about my tummy tuck. it's all normal! now im 2 weeks post op!

My TT is on Apr 7. Have been having the same problem with sleep and anxiety. My doc prescribed valium and have taken it the last two nights. It helps. You need your rest.

Oh yes all normal jitters!   We have all gone through this and it will pass.  This is a big and exciting process but you will settle soon. 

Good for you in making the decision to do this for yourself.  You will love the results.  Only two more days and then your recovery period will begin.  Try to get some rest but if you don't you will be doing plenty of that the first two weeks post op.

Do you have everything ready at home? 

So tell me how did you find your doctor and how long did it take you to do so? 

Just remember to take baby steps after surgery and let others take care of you for a while.  I look forward to your updates ad pictures.

Oh girl, you are going though a little pre-surgery jitters which is perfectly normal. Been there! In my experience the day of my surgery I awoke with a sense of calm confidence knowing I was doing something I had wanted to do for years. Hopefully you will feel that way too. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

Hi Almost,

I can soooo relate! I also have two teens -- and have wanted nothing more than a 'normal' tummy. I have thought this through a hundred times over, and I saw 3 different surgeons for consult.

Well.... I finally went for my 'treatment' (love how you word that) just 2 days ago! I was an absolute basket case for a good 3 weeks prior. I couldn't sleep, I couldn't focus, and I felt like crying at the drop of a pin. All I could think of was the surgery and the recovery... I was beyond focusing on the results and the reason I was getting a full tummy tuck in the first place. I referred to my state of mind as "abdomino brain". LOL

Even as I was sitting in the prep room on Monday morn, I contemplated 'bailing', and I think that the only reason I hung in those moments before was the non-refundable 9K!!

Long story short...I cried and worried far more than neccessary! Although, I still fear some of the recovery process... the worst is definately over! I have not cried post - op!

Let yourself go through the emotions, and no that you are stronger than you're giving yourself credit for. Wish you all the best!!

We are both tomorrow!! I felt & still feel the same feelings as you. Every morning, including this morning I wake up and look at my tummy & say, "oh I think I'll cancel, it's not that bad". Then all I have to do is bend down a little & all the sags & wrinkles start to really show. I know I will regret it if I don't do it. I go through this every single year & when swimsuit time rolls around I am so upset that I work out so hard & can't do anything about my belly. So here goes!!!

Good luck to you, you will be fine! We just won't sleep tonight! Mine is at 10:30 a.m. & I have to be there at 9, so I don't have to get up super early for it & I get to drop my kids off at school. Looking forward to reading your recovery updates!

You're not alone at all :)
Our thoughts are with you... Sleep the best you can tonight. Either way, 730 will come, and you'll make it through just fine.

I have yet to forget those pre-surgery feeling, but overall, recovery is NOT as bad as I anticipated.

Keep in touch!

It's about time for you to be checking in for your preocedure! I certainly pray that the peace you experienced yesterday is with you today as well! Praying that you do fabulously and that all your expectations are exceeded!!

THINKING SKINNY THOUGHTS FOR YOU!