Mommy Makeover- Tummy Tuck with Liposuction of Hips and Breast Lift

Dr. Snyder operated on my daughter at Nemours a few years ago and did an amazing job, he is a very talented surgeon. So, when it was my turn to have a "mommy makeover" I knew exactly who I wanted to go see! Everyone in the office has been so helpful and caring so far, from the front office to the nurses.

I saw Dr. Snyder at Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery for my preop appointment last week, and am getting very excited for my upcoming surgery. I spent a good portion of the appointment with Dr. Snyder's nurse, Jennifer and I cannot say enough great things about her as well; she went through the entire surgery, what to expect, all of my pre/post instructions. I love that she was there for my initial consultation, my preop and will be there for my surgery, a familiar face!
Dr. Snyder then reviewed the surgery with me, what to expect, where my incisions will be, etc. After talking with him my nerves melted away and I know that I am in amazing hands. At this point, I guess most of my anxiety lies in having to be off work after surgery, not be able to be up and around my house, with my daughter, etc. I have been reading the entries from women on this site that have had similar surgeries, how did you prepare your household before a recovery this long? I have a supportive husband but I handle all of the cooking, most of the cleaning, laundry, homework help, etc. Any advice is much appreciated :)

Today was 3 days since surgery and I am doing more things little by little! The first night I stayed in the overnight facility at Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery with a nurse which was great because I think that first night may have been to intense for my hubby! Once I came home the next day I did take Percocet every 4 hours but had some numb areas as Dr. Snyder had used Exparel which is longer lasting and better than a pain pump. That's stuff was a godsend! By the second morning I had switched over to ibuprofen which was nice as the Percocet had made me hot and itchy! Day 2, I ate more (fruit: strawberries and bananas, crackers, soup) I drank more and felt much better getting up and down. I attempted a shower on Day 2 and it was a hot mess! I didn't want to move without my binder on (love/hate relationship with that thing!) and felt like I was too fragile to be moving without garment or bra and dressings on. I didn't even wash my hair which was what I wanted to do most! But, it really tired me out and I slept pretty good the night of Day 2, I only woke up once needing more ibuprofen. So today, Day 3, I can get up all by myself! I have more appetite, but am still very sore and I only get up to use the bathroom every 2 hours or so. I took a real shower today that was 100% more successful than yesterday, I washed my hair and everything. Only things I am concerned about this far: haven't had a bowel movement yet even tho I am taking lots of Colace (sorry if that's TMI!), my back is starting to hurt from all of this reclining, I am ready to be up and moving already, I don't do well stuck in a recliner!
My husband has turned out to be the most amazing caretaker! He has surprised me and I will owe him big time after this! He has been telling me drink more, eat more, logging my meds, etc. But, I am so grateful that I do not have drains, I think that may have been too much. I woke up from surgery asking the nurses if I had drains as Dr. Snyder had told me he was going to try and do the procedure without placing them :)
I didn't snap a picture when I had the binder and bra off before my shower, but I will try to add a picture to my next update.