Full T.T. & Lipo of Flanks, Belly, Lower Back/Top of Butt

Info about me:
I'm almost 41 - 5ft, 8 inches tall and weigh between 150-155 on any given day. I work in an office, managing a construction company. I have four grown children (no c-sections) and three grandbabies. My husband is very supportive about my decision to have this plastic surgery. He is just worried that he won't be able to help me when I'm hurting, as I seem to have a low pain threshhold.

I've had a breast augmentation with breast lift back in late 2004. It was quite painful but I never had a moment of regret. Would do it again in an instant.

I don't have fat everywhere, just around my mid section. During my second pregnancy I gained extra weight above my butt - my shelf as I call it - and I'm hoping to get more definition in my rear by having lipo to remove that area of fat.

During the procedure, Dr. Truesdale will also perform a full tummy tuck with minimal lipo to the abdomen - as much as can be done when performing at T.T. - and a lot of liposuction on my flanks. Dr. T. says that is my weakest area and I will probably lose 3" to 4" from that, by itself.

After three consultations, I chose Dr. Truesdale of GPSA because he really seemed to care the most. He gets up close and personal, standing behind you in front of a full-length mirror and actually grabs your fat within his hands and shows you what he's going to remove and how it will look. A nurse is present the entire time he's with you. He is also very hands on with phone calls and emails about every concern you have and his prices are very, very reasonable. Plus, he is the only doctor that ever offered me names and numbers of his past patients that I was able to call and talk to, who had had the same procedure. He's the kind of doctor who will see you out and about and take time to speak with you and see how you're doing, not just walk on past without a word. I went to him upon recommendations from other ladies in my area that I found out about through a stylist at my hair salon. They've all been very happy with his work and I'm hoping I will be too!

Four more days and counting...bought most of the supplies and groceries last night. Trying to get everything done and I'm so afraid I'm going to miss something but I know I will have lots of help if there's anything I need. My best friend only lives a mile away and will be there quicker than my 17 yr old son can peel himself up and off the sofa when I call. And my hubby is so sweet and helpful. His biggest fear is that he won't be able to make the pain go away.

I didn't sleep a wink last night. My doc says it's positive energy and that I need to drink plenty of water and eat/drink pineapple for the swelling. I literally tossed and turned every minute of the night after something woke me up at 2am. I kept my baby from sleeping but he didn't care. He just felt bad for me. I get up at 6:45am, and he knows how much I like my sleep. Man I hope the rest of this week flies by! Come on Friday!