Ready to Be Summer Time Fine! - Columbus, GA

Hello beautiful ladies!! After lots of contemplation, extensive research, and stalking realself.com for several months my day has finally arrived! I arrived in Columbus, GA today for my preop appointment with Dr Cochran. My appointment went fine.. I guess I expected a more in depth consultation but my surgery date was selected months ago and surgery paid in full 3 weeks prior so I guess Dr Cochran figured I had done all of my research. I still asked several questions and Dr Cochran answered each one confidently which reassured me and removed some of my anxiety. I am having a tummy tuck with lipo to the flanks and possibly muscle repair. Dr Cochran stated he wouldn't know the severity of my diastasis (muscle separation) until he actually "gets in there". I am married and have 3 children. My husband has been very supportive of my decision and will be my caretaker during my recovery. I will try to update and be as detailed as possible but if you ladies have any questions feel free to ask!

Its depressing to see my belly like this lol but I'm also proud of my decision to do something about it!

I am about 8 hrs post op and I feel ok. Every now and then I feel a little nauseous but I have been eating a little and drinking ginger ale. I'm not having as much pain as I initially was, but I have Norco and extra strength Tylenol to take as needed. My abdomen is very tight and I feel a burning sensation possibly from the areas that he lipo'd. I'm not sure as to what all Dr Cochran did but I will find out tomorrow. I was scheduled to have a tummy tuck with muscle repair, lipo to the flanks, and possibly hernia repair. I will update you all as soon as I can.