23M / Extended Abdominoplsaty + Breast Reduction / 419 Pounds to 230. Toronto, ON

After losing an excessive amount of weight, I was left with an abundance of skin that I knew I would need to eventually get removed and after saving for a couple of years I was able to afford the operations that I was looking into.

I went to a couple of consultations and found everyone delightful but I focused more towards Dr. Jugenburg due to his reputation, results and conduct which was straight forward and very reassuring. He wasn't trying to sugar coat anything during the consultation and was honest about his opinion on what I needed to have done surgically.

After the first consultation, I was convinced that I wanted him to do the surgery especially after the conversations that I had with one of his employee's Nora, who was my contact after the consultation itself.

My operation is on September 17th and I'm ready. I will keep this updated for personal reflection and for the possibility of helping someone through my own personal experiences.

I picked up my Prescriptions today and was a little nervous when the Pharmacist was thrown back at the amount of medication that I was prescribed. I felt a little better after I realized that three of the seven medications were just pain killers that I could chose from dependent on my pain level.

I was told that the main medicine that was mandatory was the antibodies which makes sense and the rest were just precautionary measures to ensure that I feel comfortable during the healing process.

I'm in a positive mood, surgery is scheduled for 7:30AM which means I have to get up at 5 which isn't the greatest but I'm okay with it! I have one day left at work which is tomorrow and then I start my two day no liquids/solid pre-surgery requirement which is going to be a rough time especially the fluid aspect.

Well, I think that my next update is going to be the day of the surgery since there isn't much to say before that. Fingers crossed!

One more night and I'm feeling a wide range of emotions but I am overall excited for tomorrow. I want to mention one thing for anyone thinking about having a tummy tuck; Two days without water is the hardest thing that I've done in quite some time. I actually couldn't do it but I limited myself to one cup of water for the two days. I actually only have one sip left and that has to last me the night which sucks to say the least.

Its a very small price to pay but I now never take water for granted. I don't know how I'm going to sleep tonight but I am going to try my best.