EIGHT months post-op - Dr. Schulman doll NYC

I've been researching and talking about getting a BBL procedure for YEARS, as i'm sure a lot of you are in the same boat. Finally, a few weeks ago, I decided to schedule a consultation with Dr. Schulman in NYC. I really liked this one doctor located in Miami, and of course the price is a few thousand cheaper, but I decided on staying in NYC because for one, I live here and what better place to heal than in the comfort of my own home and secondly, after tons of research, I feel like Dr. Schulman is the one that will produce the results that I am looking for! Thank you to all who had surgery with Dr. Schulman and wrote their reviews/experiences here on RealSelf, it was VERY helpful! So as I was saying, a few weeks ago I booked the consultation and went on 11/6/15. I really wasn't sure if I was going to book the surgery that same day or not, I really just wanted to learn more about the BBL process, meet Dr. Schulman and then take it from there. So let me tell you about the consultation process. The girls at the front desk were extremely friendly & the waiting room is cozy! I arrived about 15 min before my appointment and I already had the demographic form filled out that you can print right from Dr. Schulman's website. I brought into the back room immediately by the first girl (sorry, I don't know what their official 'titles' are) but she went over the demographic form and then asked me about my expectations. I showed her the Wish Pic that I posted here. She then let me change into a robe and Dr. Schulman came in shortly afterwards. It was very easy to speak to him, I didn't feel rushed, I didn't really have too many questions because they give you a paper that has 'Frequently Asked Questions', which pretty much answers everything! I immediately felt a positive vibe with Dr. Schulman. I showed him my Wish Pic, he let me know what he could achieve, and next thing you know, I met with another girl in a different office and I was booking my surgery! I can't believe that after years of looking at other girls' photos, researching the surgery, 'jokingly' telling my friends that I want the surgery, that I am actually getting it done, and VERY SOON! I booked my surgery on Monday, December 21st. I figured, why not bring in the new year with a new booty! I don't celebrate Christmas so that won't affect me, and I get to incorporate two holidays (Christmas and New Years day) into my two weeks off that I am requesting from work. So technically, I am only requesting 8 work days from work :) Also, my birthday is on December 27th, so Happy Birthday to me! My price includes fat transfer from the flanks, upper back, lower back, and inner thighs. I decided to spend the extra $3500 to also get lipo in my stomach area - why not, right? Lol. So yeah I am pretty much freaking out that years of dreaming about getting this surgery will become a reality in a little over a month! So now I am researching about what necessary items to purchase so I am fully prepared for post-op! I know Dr. Schulman has a post-op kit that he sells for $350 - any Dr. Schulman dolls purchased this? Is it worth it rather than buying essential items separately? The kit includes an additional stage 1 garment, a stage 2 garment, Arnica bruising supplement, one sheet of lipo foam, scar gel, and contouring recovery cream. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated and I will definitely document my entire journey!

Okay so after researching everything I will need post-op, I decided that I will be purchasing Dr. Schulman's recovery kit for $350, it seems like a great deal. I put what's included in his kit in my previous post. On top of that, I'm thinking of buying the following: Yoga pants/stretch pants, because it seems that I shouldn't be wearing jeans for a couple months and it's too cold for maxi dresses! Benadryl - in case I get really itchy as some girls have said they experienced Multi-vitamins - for pre and post surgery, I see that a website called makemeheal.com has a pre and post multi vitamin kit that I will most likely get. The booty buddy - it's currently sold out! I'm hoping it gets back in stock soon, it looks like the perfect thing to use so if you need to sit, you don't put pressure on the butt! Female urinal - self explanatory lol Pineapple juice - I've read that this helps with tissue recovery after surgery Raised toilet seat - when it comes time for bowel movements , some ladies said this was very helpful Feel free to add to my list ! All suggestions are greatly appreciated ! I feel like my surgery date (12/21/15) will be here before I know it!

So I know that some Drs use a drain and some don't. Dr. S, my doctor of choice, doesn't use drains. Any suggestions of what to do postoperative to ensure there's no fluid build up and whatever other important information I should know about to have the best result possible?? Thanks so much dolls !!