TT, BBL, & Lipo-Countdown Begins -Georgia

Hi RS Community! First of all, I'm so glad that this site was available and that I came across it. I've met some really wonderful ladies who were more than willing to answer many of my questions! Being able to take a glance at everyone's journey has really given me a better idea of what I will experience and should sort of expect with my procedure.
So, I'm 33 years old and body image has been something I've struggled with all my life. It seems like as far back as I can remember (11th/12th grade) I've always been on a diet, lol. Honestly, high school was when I was more at what I would consider my ideal weight. I've never wanted to be skinny, just thick in the right places. Once I went to college, that was when the weight started to really be a problem. Instead of gaining the "freshman fifteen", I became the "freshman fatty" gaining way more than 15 pounds. However, when your eating habits consists of fast food, Debbie snacks, and ramen noodles 95% of the time, it was inevitable. I started college weighing about 150 and by graduation, I was like 175-180.
Immediately after undergrad, I began my working on my Masters, which was a time where I would just write papers and eat, which was equivalent to more weight gain. Upon completing grad school, at the age of 24, I found out I was expecting twins girls! Luckily, I made it 36 weeks with my twins and they were delivered by c-section in 2005. At this point in my life, I was probably the heaviest I've ever been. I remember going to my first Weight Watchers meeting and weighing in at 200 pounds, yikes!!! In 2010, I gave birth to another baby girl by c-section as well. As you guys can probably imagine, my stomach at this point was fat, stretched, and gross. It literally looks like raw turkey meat! Determined to get the weight off, I started working out and dieting, religiously. After much hard work, I ended up getting to my lowest weight ever 142. Even with this much weight loss, my stomach and back fat still is an issue. I was tired of looking like a "square" with a semi-booty. After much thought, consideration, and research, I concluded that getting lipo to my back and flanks and fat transfers to my butt would be most beneficial.
After going to 3 consultations with 3 different doctors, I finally decided to go with Dr. Meadows in Commerce, Georgia. Not only is he closer to my home, but he also gave me the most reasonable price. This was also the first consultation I had gone to where I actually met with the doctor and not nurses or assistants, this was definitely a plus! During this consultation, he explained that he could definitely do the lipo in the desired areas and fat transfers. What he said next most certainly was NOT in my plan, lol. He told me that he wanted me to be 100% happy with my result and for that to happen, he felt that I needed a TT in addition to the lipo and BBL. I appreciated his honesty, however, getting a TT was something that I never, ever even considered. Once he explained why he felt a TT was necessary and gave me a better idea of what my results would probably look like with just lipo and BBL alone, it all made better sense. At that point, I was scared to death and knew it would be a new hurdle I would have to cross with my husband! My husband has somewhat been opposed with my decision from day 1. His whole philosophy is "I'm happy with you the way you are, so you should be too". Totally disagree. I'm elated by the fact that he loves me "as is", however, I've been relentless in communicating with him that I want to be happy with myself!!!! Thankfully, I finally got my hubby on board and he has been nothing more than supportive since leaving my last and final consultation :) It was during that office visit that I was given June 28, 2013 as the day it would all go down!!! I will post pics from my iPad, I just hate typing on that thing, lol!

Hi RS community!! So today is my bday, July 3, and I'm 5 days PO. A computer or iPad has been the last thing on my mind the last couple days!! This pain has been no joke!! On the day of my surgery, I remember not sleeping at all the night before!! Once I got to the facility, I changed into my gown, the PS came in and asked if I knew what he was going to do and then began marking my body. The nurse got my IV going and then I walked into the operating room. When I entered the room I remember hearing Rick James "Super Freak" playing. They laid me on the operating table and I met the anesthesiologist. He talked to me briefly, and then the last thing I remember was "Baby Got Back" playing. The next thing I remember was me home in my bed. The day of surgery I rested pretty well I guess from all the mess they gave me after surgery.
Saturday June 29 was pure hell!! I had to go to the PS office that morning for hyperbarics and it was the worst pain ever!! It took me like 30 minutes just to walk to the car!! Took lots of meds this day and tried to sleep as much as possible. Oh and sleeping was extremely difficult because of my fat transfers to my butt. Saturday and Sunday both consisted of lots of pain, meds, and crying!!! Thank God for my husband!! He has been taking phenomenal care of me!!! I'll be honest today is the first day I've actually felt ok. Still pain , but I've been trying to only take ibuprofen instead of the prescription meds because my PS told me they make you swell too! Anyway I don't have any after photos nor have I even looked at my new tummy or butt because I'm still in some pain and extremely swollen!!