Columbus, GA

Congratulations on your decision! You've chosen a great doctor :) I sure hope you're fluid free too, but try not to get discouraged if you do have swelling - I think everyone does even if it's in different degrees. Best wishes to you, it will be here before you know it!

I spoke with Vickie this morning full Tt and lipo as well very excited I myself have researched hoping to secure a date by Tuesday good luck to you and yes am happy with my plus size body as well but hates the muffin top and the bra roll...

Im having my sx with Dr.C as well in June 29th. Im super excited and scared at the same time. but Im continue to research and find ways to help my healing process after sx. I look forward to following your process also

I'm going to pay my deposit this week I'm going to be traveling from Indiana...best wishes to you

Best of luck to you man everyone's going to him where are u staying there?

Everyone is different, but I didn't really have to get too many things. I mostly prepared meals, precook things like oatmeal for myself and bought snack size things like fruit cups, jello, pudding, applesauce and crackers for myself. Made sure to have plenty of bottled water - for convenience. I purchased a very nice used walker from Goodwill for $4. I bought some gauze pads and tape, but Dr. Cochran's office sent me home with a bag full of supplies and tape, so I didn't even use it. They didn't recommend me putting anything at all on my scar, so even though I bought Neosporin I haven't used it. I use my Squeem along with my binder for extra compression above where the binder stops, but I've had that for a couple years. I already have 2 recliners, but if you don't have a recliner an anti-gravity chair works good too. It's very easy to get in and out of. You can see an example on my page. If you're going to rent a recliner, I would suggest renting an electric unless you have someone to help you every time you have to get up. The handle on the side is hard to maneuver after a TT. You'll need a button up shirt and pull on pants to wear from the doctor's office after surgery because they have to dress you. They'll send you a pre-op folder with good info in it 3-4 weeks before your surgery. If you don't have it 3 weeks before, call the office and ask Donna about it. A heating pad is helpful for your back - it will probably get sore even with using a walker. Get a basket together, like a small laundry basket, and put everything you need for a shower in there. Towel, wash cloth, soap, shampoo, lotion, razor, bandage supplies etc. You will be so exhausted after taking a shower the first few times and won't have the energy to gather it up beforehand. I cared nothing about a razor or lotion my first couple of times, but some people do. Also, you'll need something to hold your drain while in the shower like a lanyard with a clip or even a string around your neck would work. And something to sit on. It doesn't have to be a shower chair, I used a utility step and was planning on using an ice chest until I remembered the step. Just be prepared to be laying around and taking it easy for at least 2 weeks, so get your books, magazines, movies, knitting, etc - whatever you need to pass the time and have it right next to your recovery nest :) I can't think of anything else right now. Maybe someone else will have some suggestions. I used Cochran, so these are the things I used.

Am waiting on my paperwork myself hopefully there's a care list there if so I'll post it...

be sure to get you a long strip of silicone sheeting. it helps with scarring. it is called tummy tuck silicone measured for tummy tuck. ebay had it for $35. arnica pills help with swelling. protein drinks are helpful if u dont feel like drinking. get you some water proof pads so u don't mess up your bed with blood. get extra tape and gauze. dr cochran did an excellent job with my tummy tuck

I didn't do the 5 day check... but I have to see my primary doc every 3 months and they sent my records to Dr. C's office, so it must have been good enough. I've never had high blood pressure. They used the CBC from my primary doc too because I saw him a few weeks before my surgery to be sure everything was in check. CVS or Walgreens either one would probably be glad to record it for you.