Long-awaited, Much-needed Tummy Tuck

I am officially one month away from my surgery date. I’m having a tummy tuck, extended with lypo. I was hoping to do drainless, but my doctor said he will do a combo of Tissuglu with drains, hopefully this will allow the drains to come out sooner. The cost I stated above seems to be a bit more expensive than most, but the total includes the surgery, operating room fees, anesthesia, one night in the hospital, a pain pump, and a compression garment. This is something I have wanted for at least 15 years, and even before I had my kids I always had a tummy. I think I have worn a shirt tucked in probably no more times than I can count on one hand. When I let my stomach out, which I don’t very often, I look about six months pregnant. I have researched this many times over the years, read blogs, and I’ve always chickened out. I finally had a recommendation for a great doctor, and decided to go for it. I spent a lot of time reading these forums, and I’m prepared for the first week to be hell, the second week to be hellish, scared to death about major back pain, prepared for swell hell, and I think am well-informed about everything that goes along with the recovery from this procedure. Nevertheless, there are days I still want to cancel. I know if I don’t do it now I never will. I know I will look back someday and be glad I did it, I just have to get to that point. I’ve laughed along with some of your posts and hope I can have a sense of humor along the way, and I’ve been sad for you when things haven’t gone as well as expected. But the one takeaway I’ve gotten from this is just about everyone is glad they did it. So here I go, I’ll have to see if I’m eventually brave enough to post photos.

It’s here. Years of thought and planning brought me to this day.
Last meal was noon yesterday. Spent the day running last minute errands and making sure everything was ready for my family who will be taking care of me. Got a call in the afternoon from the hospital that my surgery was moved from noon to 8am. So glad...gives me less time to think this morning.
#1 fear - I won’t wake up
#2 fear - nausea and being sick
#3 irrational fear...I’ll wake up and my dr will say sorry, there’s nothing we could do to help you. Haha.
Hibiclens shower and took Neurontin last night before bed, another shower and last dose of Neurontin this morning. Lightheaded and dizzy, maybe combo if not eating and meds?
Weighed myself just because, 125 lbs. Before pics taken, will post within after pics if I’m brave enough.
If you’re reading this say a prayer for me!
I’m off!

Surgery went well according to what my doctor said. He said I’ll be very pleased with final results. About 4-1/2 hrs in surgery, 2lbs removed. Lots of pain all night. Meds take edge off but don’t completely mask the pain. Hurts to breathe due to muscle repair. So happy I spent night in hospital. All staff is so nice. Back to sleep...