32 Year Old Mom of 2 Ready for Modified Mommy Makeover! - Manhasset, NY

Throughout my life, I was a bit on the big side. But, in high school, I hit my highest weight at 198lbs and since then, I've been on many fad diets and had lots of problems with food but finally, after college and marriage and 2 kids, I've obtained a healthy lifestyle. At 5'8" ~145lbs, my husband and I decided now would be a good time for this procedure.
Through real self, I've found my dr and am taking the plunge in December. At this point, I just hope that surgery goes well, there are no complications, minimal scarring and fast recovery. I also hope I'll be mentally strong for this and hope for support from my friends and family.

Thanks to fellow realselfer @angiemcc, I just got thinking about really preparing for the mommy makeover. My husband has been absolutely supportive of my decision and he is even warning me and himself that I will probably be an emotional mess right after surgery. (I even joked around with him apologizing to him for my actions after surgery already and told him I hope we don't end up divorced after my procedure.) We laughed about it now but I really do worry about that. However, he will be working long hours throughout my recovery time so I am relying on my sister and parents to help me around the house and with the kids. I just worry because I figure I'm going to need help with going to the bathroom and taking a shower the first week or so but my sister gets queasy easily and my mom is not 100% on board with my decision to undergo MM. But then again, she thought I was getting gastric bypass surgery for a really long time. It made a lot of sense when I found out that's what she thought I was getting. She kept telling me I was of normal weight and I shouldn't have to take extreme measures... She just found out last week that what my surgery was going to be for. She seemed a bit more relieved after I explained to her but she's still been giving me a guilt trip about the procedure. But, I know my mom. At the end of the day, she is going to be the one who'll be taking care of me so I hope she can just support me inwardly and outwardly throughout this journey. I digress.

I have been looking at supplies I need and will start gathering. Thank you for reading!

Hello everyone! So, my procedures are scheduled for 4 weeks from now. I have been trying to prepare for it but I just don't feel ready at all.

I haven't gone to see any other surgeon before my current ps and I'm wondering whether that was the right thing to do. Furthermore, I called the office today to make my pre op appt for 10 days before the procedure and I asked the receptionist/assistant if there is a list of things I should get ready before my surgery. She said no and that everything I need will be provided. Is this how things go normally or should I have more contact with the ps office? Am I just panicking? All input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!