34yo looking to claim my body back

I'm so excited... I made it to the flat side. I was too drowsy to post on yesterday. I had my arms and tummy done. My power lift recliner never came so I bought a lot of pillows and placed them behind my back, under knees and under my arms. I have been very comfortable. I have 4 drains....????, but other than that, I'm doing fine. I don't have compression garments on yet due to the drains, but I see my surgeon today at 1130. He called me last night to check on me. I love him. My tummy incision is very thin. I did get the exparel, was prescribed Norco and flexeril. I have only taken pain meds twice since discharge. I'm more sore than in pain. I can also walk almost straight. I'm slightly bent just a hair. My arms are no problem at all. If the drains were not there, I would forget that I had then done. Yesterday I had regrets and today, I have none despite swell hell!

Alright.... I am about 36 hours from being on the flat side. I am soooo nervous! More regarding recovery than anything. I have bought everything I can think of, but then feel as if I am not prepared enough. I have plenty of help. My sister is currently living with me, so she will be with me on the evenings and weekends. My dad is coming down and will be with me on surgery day and during the day after surgery. My other sister is always off on Fridays, so she is coming over and sitting with me then. Plus, my boys are 17 and 11 so they will be more than enough help. I will miss holding my 6 month old nephew for a while, but hopefully he won't be bothered. We spend our evenings together, so I'm gonna miss his chunky self.

One last thing that I am worried about is scarring. I will have drains for both my tummy and arms and I have seen some horror stories. I am praying that I do well with scarring, especially with my arms. I went today and got my brazillian and underarm wax so that I won't have to worry about hair growth for a while. Can't wait to update you all after surgery......

I am so excited.... I am almost one week away from my surgeries. Today, I paid my surgeries off in full! I have purchased lots of dresses to wear to work when I return. I wore one today with a spanx garment and looked great. I also bought several lounge outfits from New York and Company (joggers and zip up jackets) for when I need to go to post op appts prior to returning to work. All I have left to get is my dressing supplies. Can't wait to be on the flat side......