Bit the Bullet and Started Process of Mommy Makeover

I am one year post op vsg and i have 3 kids.
I was looking for a surgeon who could help me get rid of my flabby belly while retaining my hourglass figure (super important to me)
When i met dr paul my first impression was he is knowledgeable, he is confident and he is to the point.
I initially had scheduled after a virtual consultation. I scheduled for the 21st without ever seeing the building or meeting staff in person.
Once the front desk girls told him i had scheduled a date and planned to travel for my preop the day prior to my chosen surgery date he called me from his cell phone and said he really wanted me to come face to face before then. He said “what if you think im a total schmuk and don’t want me to be your surgeon you need to know that before surgery day”
So i made the trip and I’m glad i did. He explained everything very well and made sure i was realistic in my expectations.
He showed me surgical photos in his operating room performing the same procedures he was going to do on me.
He made me feel very comfortable and confident in his abilities.
Now i am one day post op. So far the pain is bearable. I have not seen what is under my girdle yet but i cant wait to.
I will update more as recovery goes on.
Unfortunately dr chugay doesnt have an extremely large amount of reviews even though hes been in practice a long time.
He does have videos on youtube of him preforming procedures which i liked watching.

Full 2 days since surgery
Pain is still bearable. Bruising is unbelievable. I bruised soooo bad.
Doctor said continue taking arnica, wear compression bandage 24/7 and drink as much water as i can.
I look like ive been ran over by a truck.
Just wanted to send update.
I have been taking pain meds and ibuprofen and muscle relaxers as well as a low mg thc/cbd gummies and i feel like my pain is very controlled.
My pain med prescription says take 1-2 every 6 hours. So far ive only needed 1 at a time every 6 hours.
Everything feels very tight. My skin is so tight
My back and butt are so tight.

Loving results so far. I am very itchy currently and its driving me crazy but just keeping my garment on and staying moisturized.
Dr said no massages yet, just keep the compression garment on and lipo foam in between my skin and the fabric.
Trying to stay up on hydration.
Pain is still not that bad. I am one pill every six hours along with muscle relaxer.