Never Too Late for a Flat Stomach (surgery 7-10-12)

I am 53 and have wanted a better abdomen for about 5 years now. I am very short waisted and going thru menopause has not helped the issue. I want to look better in my clothes and get my figure back. I am overweight but my plastic surgeon feels I will still get an excellent result. I want to loose maybe 15 pounds after the surgery to firm up my legs and arms. I went to my pre-op appointment last week and got my scripts and instructions. I am ready to get it over with. I have learned so much from this site and have got my raised toilet seat and shower chair.:) I have several recliners so I believe I will use them to sleep in. My husband went with me to the pre-op and met my surgeon for the first time. They took the photos and took my payment, My husband really like my surgeon which made me feel better. My doctor is taking precautions against blood clots and will be giving me some blood thinners before the procedure. I am very healthy and no health issues. My doctor said I will not like him very much for several days after the surgery but will like the results. I am a little nervous as I am not looking forward to the drains and the pain. Sometimes beauty is pain.

Well. time is ticking away. I have been contacted by the surgery center and they asked routine questions regarding medical history and medications etc. My surgery is Tuesday and it is coming on fast. I am scheduled first thing if nothing changes at 6am. I hate reading all the paperwork that makes your nervous about all the risks including death, blood clots..ugg. I am already worried about complications. I guess you can't say they did not tell you so if something were to happen. :) I just cannot worry about the worst case situation. I have faith it will all work out fine. Life itself has risks and this is just another part of life. My husband is so supportive and has been helping me emotionally thru this. He wants me to be happy with how I look. Continue to keep me in your prayers on Tuesday. I have all my meds filled and I am ready to go. I am excited to see the result.

I had my tummy tuck yesterday morning . The pain is not bad but I am swollen , I am sleeping in a recliner which helps. I have not looked at the incision yet. I plan on looking at it when I take a shower later. I have been told I am not drinking enough water but that is the only concern now. Not much of an appetite to eat much but I have to eat something before I take my pain pills. I will post more photos later this week.