So Nervous - Tummy Tuck with Hernia Repairs

I have 2 extensive hernia repairs that need surgery. It led me to a plastic surgeon and a plan for a tummy tuck. I've had 2 full term pregnancies and babies so the idea of a flatter tummy does sound great.
I'm just nervous. I'm nervous about the pain and the scars. I've been looking about the website of everyone's before and after photos. Thank you to everyone who has them up!!!!! So I decided that it doesnt seem right that I have checked everyone else's but not put up my own.
So I'm here for support for my nerves and to share a little

Had my hernia repairs and tummy tuck yesterday. I was in there about 6 hours. I was so nervous beforehand that I even wrote good letters to my kids and prayed constantly.
I'm still on pain pills and in and out of it. When I was hooked up to my pump I couldn't even stay awake. I'm in a pretty good bit of pain but not like I thought I would.
I have 2 recommendations for the hospital. Bring your own nice soft toilet paoer. This has been such a nice comfort. And 2 bring a pillow from home and save the hospitals thick ones for under your legs and the thin ones for supporting the belly.
Now that the fear is over and I know that my hernias are repaired, I'm excited to see the results and can't wait to see the belly button.

So far so good. I have been in much less pain than I was expecting. I can normally go 1 hour to 2 hours past the due time. The drains are still weird but I try to view them as a step.towards healing. Oh lord, I get these stabbing electric pains on my left side. I literally call out in pain. I'm going to call my doctor's office on Monday to make sure it's nothing to worry about.Walking around actually makes me feel better. I can't walk far without my back and butt cramping. 
My husband commented that even with my wrap and swelling he can see a huge difference in my "hour glass shape". Makes me excited to see everything when I'm healed up.