A New Beginning - Fayette, AL

Ive been thinking of doing a tummy tuck for several years now. I finally bit the bullet and scheduled a consult with a double board certified ps and after my consult I immediately scheduled my procedure. Im 46 and Ive been married for a little over a year. I have two daughters, 22 and 17 who were both delivered by c-section. I have that horrible looking flap of skin hanging and will post some pics soon. The final decision making came when my hubby and I had our one year anniversary trip to the beach and I felt too horrible to even put on a swim suit. I want to look good for my hubby and I just cant seem to get the weight off. I can loose a few pounds but that budda belly and then some is still there. I want to feel good about myself and I want my husband to be proud...although he says he is already. Im bouncing between being thrilled and terrified as my surgery is now three weeks away. Any advice pre surgery?

Im very anxious and nervous and so excited too! Been a little freaked out knowing the before pics are going to be hanging up in the OR for the team to see. Probably wouldnt be an issue if I didnt WORK at the hospital Im having the procedure done at. I mean I know Im going to be spread out for all to see in person but those pictures.....it just bothers me. I went shopping last night and gathered up my protein shakes, gauze pads, tylenol, wet wipes, neosporin, two pair of those really comfy sleep pants and some cute boy shorts cause I just couldnt buy those granny panties, although to be honest, these boy shorts arent really much different...but they DONT say granny panties, lol. Will finish the rest of my pre surgery shopping this weekend. Anything special that anyone had on their list that is really a MUST HAVE?

I received a phone call Friday that my EKG was not normal and that we should repeat it. The second EKG was not as bad as the first but my surgeon as well as my family physician believed I needed a Cardiology consult. So...now I have an appt with the cardiologist tomorrow morning to see whats going on with my heart. Ive never had any heart problems in the past so I dont have a clue what could be wrong. I def want to know Im okay before I am put to sleep for so many hours and thank God both my family physician and surgeon feel the same way. So today Im feeling really bummed. :-(