tummy tuck

My procedure is in 2 weeks and 5 days and I'm really starting to get nervous. I have wanted this for 13 years (since my oldest was born) and know I will be happy but I also know the pain will be torture! I don't have many people to speak with who have had this done so I'm going off of my own research. The one lady I've spoken is scaring the mess out of me and keeps tell me not to do it but loves her tummy tuck but yet regrets it :(. I've already had a breast augmentation with implants and lift last August because, lets face it, having kiddos really worked them over. I gained a lot of weight during both pregnancies and got horrible stretch marks all over my abdomen and even tore my lower muscles while pushing. I've worked incredibly hard to lose the weight while battling thyroid issues and keep it off. Now the loose skin hangs there and I have to buy pants two sizes bigger just so it won't pinch and be uncomfortable and dresses are out of the question bc it's just gross looking on me. Plus when I try on bathing suits I look like a wrinkled old woman from my abdomen to my hips. I'm tired of looking young in the face and I have an 80year old body. I just hope I will be okay in recovery and pray it won't be as bad as I've been told. Two weeks and five days and counting. Pre-op on Monday.

Oh my! Nerves are weighing in. People won't stop with the negative comments. Most are trying to get me to back out by telling me horrible things and none of them have had this procedure; except one person. I know what I want and yes I'm nervous but I've dealt with a squishy, stretched out torso for 13 years. Im not looking to be a model, I just want to be comfortable in my own skin again. That's all! I keep getting told the permanent sutures they put in to fix your muscles will break down and cause serious problems over the years. If I gain weight I'll tear something or the sutures will pop. Anxiety is through the freaking roof!

Well I go in this Wednesday (06/07/17) for my tummy tuck with muscle repair and lipo on flanks. I'm still nervous but excited. Did anyone buy and wear anti-embolism compression stockings as a precaution during recovery? I have a HUGE fear of blood clots!