45 year journey to a more beautiful me (BBL)- Dr. Del Vecchio did it!

Like many others, I have been looking at reviews and posts for a while and have been gathering data along the way. I have not yet determined a date since I plan on taking this journey cautiously but I have decided that Dr.Salzhauer is the surgeon for me; after careful consideration of several others via their reviews, patient experiences with the surgeon itself, their staff, facilities, and recoveries. A little about myself, I am 45 years old but I have been told many many times I look 26 so don't let numbers fool you. I'm 5', 5" and my weight fluctuates between 160lbs and 170lbs. I have no children (by choice) and although I am not married, I have a wonderful, supportive man who will help me in this venture. For me, this will be an investment in myself. The only other cosmetic procedure I've done is dental porcelain veneers and those cost me $8,000 for the top 6 front teeth. Well worth it! So I have been compiling a list of items that I will need and have decided to purchase well prior to surgery date. Given the fact that Dr. S is incredibly booked up, I've decided that a year is good enough to gather all my monies and supplies needed. Here's my list, I hope it helps someone: I've researched Recovery Centers and found one that I believe is reasonably priced for all the amenities it offers. Serenity Recovery Retreat offers up to 10 days of 24 hour care and 3 meals/day plus snacks, transportation (from airport to facility and back), 2 massages, med/supplies runs and laundry for $1999 which I believe is a bargain. They have private rooms and shared rooms. Ladies (and gentlemen I've seen a few here) always think safety and investment when it comes to yourself. I've also found a garment specifically designed for BBL called the Fat Transfer Garment. It has compression in the right areas to prevent fluid buildup and no compression in the buttock area to prevent death of transfer cells ($135-$145 depending on size). I suggest ordering well in advance to try on in case you need to exchange for size since they only have a 30 day return policy. On my list as well are the recovery supplements and silicone strips to help in healing, faster recovery and less scarring. Vitamedica recovery kit is on Amazon. I read somewhere about purchasing a piece of foam mattress and cutting out a hole for your butt to sleep on your back which I think is briliant and found that on Amazon as well which will custom cut for you. I hope to hear from ladies who are also on their journey. I don't have wish pics as of yet but my profile pic is so far one I'd like to strive for. What I'd like is a small waist, flat abs and an upside down heart fluffy butt shape. A big donkey is not my style (I'll leave that to the younger ladies) but a nice firm curvy bottom is what I want. I'm not into negativity so any responses deemed inappropiate by me will be ignored. So butterflies, let's spread our wings and soar!