3 Weeks Pre OP! - Houston, TX

I am scheduled to have a Lipo Tuck procedure on December 10, 2013 and I am feeling very nervous and excited! I'm not even sure exactly what to expect but after reading a lot of the stories on this blog and seeing the after pictures I feel more excited than nervous! Hope that makes since. LOL
I had my 3 week post op appointment today and they went over all of the steps with me. One of the things that was mentioned that really freaked me out was that I will not be able to wear any type of pants (not even jogging pants) for 6 weeks! Is this true? I can't imagine doing this for 6 weeks. I don't even own dresses. LOL
Oh well, I did promise myself that I will do every single thing the doctor tells me to do. I will post before pics as soon as I figure out how to do it. Don't get scared though, just keep in mind that about 7 years ago I lost over 100 pounds and I have lots of loose skin around my belly area. I can't even imagine how I will look afterwards. I kept thinking that I'm not going to recognize myself. LOL. I guess we will just have to wait and see.

Wow I was a little surprised to find out I had 8 prescriptions. I freaked out when I found out one of them is for anxiety! But I guess a calming pill will help with these nerves! This is all happening so fast now. I can only imagine how I will feel that morning! I'm scared but I know there's no turning back now! I guess my biggest fear besides pain is death! But I googled the death rate associated with tummy tucks and was pleasantly surprised to see it was very low! Whew.....
Still working in taking photos but I have been so so busy at work and home preparing for this. I will keep everyone in touch ????

Well 13 days away from my big day! I have been thinking about nothing else but this day. Sometimes I think to myself what the heck am I thinking, but I have worked really hard for this and I know in the long run I will not regret it! I am so happy I found this site because it really helps me not be as scared reading about everyones experiences. My biggest fear is dying, but everyone tells me I'm crazy and that I will be just fine. I wouldn't care so much if it wasn't for my grandson. He is four years old and is my life! He lives with me so he's really like the son I never had. I can't imagine my life without him or his without me. And because this is an elective surgery, I feel guilty for taking a chance on him losing me! see, I told you I was crazy! LOL
But after reading a lot of the posts, I see it's just a normal feeling and I'm sure everything will be ok. I hope.
As the time gets closer I just pray for a quick and easy recovery. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you everyone for sharing your stories and pictures. I still can't figure out how to post pictures but my sister will be here tomorrow for Thanksgiving and hopefully she can show me how.
Well, I guess that's it for now, I have lots to do for our feast tomorrow which by the way I will enjoy since it may be the last time I can eat this much! LOL
Happy Thanksgiving :)