Best decision of my life! I have never felt so confident and happy with my body

I started looking into having a tummy tuck done a couple of years ago after finding a medical journal article that found that of women who suffered from chronic back pain prior to a tummy tuck, 87% of those women reported either significant improvement or total resolution of back pain after surgery, I am so thrilled to report that I am one of that fortunate percentage!I was 31 at the time of my surgery, I have two boys ages 4 and 8, c-section with my first, vbac with my second. I gained a ton of weight with my oldest, and that left me with a lot of excess skin and stretch marks. Yes my excess skin and c-section shelf bothered me, but that separation in my lower abdominal muscles caused me so much pain in my lower back, and everyone told me that I needed to strengthen my core... You can't do that if those muscles never engage.I struggled so much with debilitating back pain, and I was fearful of doing anything that might throw my back out again. I am over 3 months out and my back hasn't felt this great in years! Once we found out we were moving to Hawaii, the decision to have surgery was even more appealing, Dr. Healy was my second consult, I knew from the moment I met him that he would be my surgeon.He was so kind, organized, and honest. I never felt uncomfortable, or pressured to do more than I needed. His wife/patient coordinator was in for my consult and I truly appreciated her telling me that I didn't really need a breast lift or implants, because the idea of implants scare me, and they both said that they didn't think it was something I truly needed at this time in my life especially since I was so leary about it, and that honesty was so appreciated.I knew then that they were truly there for me and not just trying to get me to spend more money. I decided to have lipo of my belly, flanks, and upper back, tummy tuck, and labiaplasty. I had drains in for 10 days, and it took almost a full week until I could stand up straight again. Dr. Healy and his staff were all so sweet, and helpful. I loved that on surgery day, I was the only one there, so they truly put all of their attention on you.I felt like I was in great hands. He definitely takes care of you after surgery, I did take the pain medications the first couple of days, but I was never in excruciating pain. The hardest part was trying to walk hunched over... one word of advice, WALKER! I am so glad I got one for my recovery, it allowed me to get up and move around so much easier.Over all I am so thrilled with my results, I can buy any pair of bikini bottoms without worry, they all fit perfectly, my marriage (and sex life) is blissful, I'm more actively involved with my kids. I have never felt so confident and happy with my body, and I would absolutely do it all over again. Thank you Dr. Healy for giving me my life back!