**Tummy Tuck and Lipo. Ready for the Outside to Match the Inside!!** - Columbus, GA

I am a 36 year old mother of one. I have been wanting a TT for years, and finally got the courage to do so. I had my daughter young and can't remember what my pre-stretched body looked like, as I didn't pay attention to that. I haven't had any additional children since then and think that it is time that I do this for me. I have had a couple of consults with other doctors (certified plastic surgeons of course), but I am very impressed with Dr. Cochran's consistency of his work (i.e. scar line, results, follow ups). I had become OBSESSED with looking up other's reviews and experiences over the past few months. Between YouTube and this site, I was able to feel more confident in my decision of having the procedure done. I hope this review helps someone else as you all have helped me. Forgive me for not posting this sooner. I have been very busy working and getting things together for a good, comfortable recovery.

So, I went to my consult a couple of weeks ago and met with Dr. Cochran and his staff. They were very welcoming and answered all of my questions thoroughly. He came in and explained exactly what he would do and stated that I was a good candidate for the procedure (TT and inner thigh lipo). He seemed pretty well educated in everything involved and that made me feel at ease. I was extremely nervous and had a higher than usual blood pressure reading. (I have been recently taking medication for blood pressure management, but I am sure I have the "white coat syndrome"... lol). He stated as long as it is properly managed, I will still be fine. I went ahead and booked my surgery for tomorrow, which was one of the available dates due to cancellations. I had an extended appointment and the nurse and the office manager completed all of my pre-op stuff while I was there.

I am nervous, but I have been praying and keeping busy in order to keep my mind off of things. By this time tomorrow, I will be on the FLAT SIDE. I appreciate this community and any information that you ladies think would be helpful. I have taken many of your supply lists and combined them for my care package.

I'll keep you updated!! Love and Peace to you all and happy healing to those of you who have gone through this already.

Ok, ladies, I was kinda loopy the first day and have had a few visitors since surgery. My experience the day of treatment was much like other reviewers of this location. I arrived a little before 7am and sat in the car with my family. We were the first ones there (even beating the employees). I was a bit anxious, but I had been praying about this for as long as I can remember. My family prayed with me one more time, and I proceeded to walk in the office at 7:15. The nurse spoke with my family and stated that they could come back in about 3 hours. Of course, my mom stated that she would not be going ANYWHERE as long as her baby was in the operating room. Ha. Very sweet. I was instructed to undress and put the gown on. The nurse went over some caretaking information and assured me that she would do the same with my family. Then, she took pics and measurements and administered a shot (demerol...I think. ..may be spelling it wrong) but it was a pain reliever. Between the pics and shot, the surgeon came in to do his markings... see, told ya I was loopy. ..lol. Once in the OR, I remember getting the IV placed in my neck. It's not bad at all, and I hate needles. It's suppose to take you under and pull up out of sedation quicker. After that, mostly everything was a blur. I remember the nurses waking me and talking to me. I must've said some crazy stuff because they were laughing most of the time. The next thing I remember is getting in the car and then in my recliner. The recliner is definitely a key asset in recovery.

I have continuously taken the pain meds in order to stay ahead of the pain. The first day, the pain was maybe a 2 on the scale of 1-10 when sitting still. When I moved, I was extremely sore, so the pain would elevate to a 6 or 7. Day two was about the same except the soreness was intense. It felt like I had done 15,678 crunches every time I moved. I did not have ANY pain sitting still. I have been eating light as I have taken my meds. My mom has been an awesome nurse keeping up with my med times, drainage amounts, etc. My bestie is a registered nurse so, of course, she has also been a true Godsend as well. She has helped me keep these dressings clean and properly changed. My daughter has been great as well. I think she gets a kick out of feeding me. ..lol. .. so I let her sometimes. I'm blessed to have a great support system and can't count all of the calls, cards, flowers, visits, and prayers as I continue this healing journey.

Incision is healing nicely. I'll try to do some close ups later. Stomach is really tight. I'm still hunched over when walking. Using this mobile walker is a major help. A bit itchy as well... I think that is from the lipo areas.