2 Months PO, TT w/ hernia repair, MR, NO Lipo

TT w/MR and hernia repair scheduled for March 18. Excited but nervous for recovery. Exercise is my drug and I'm worried about not being able to work out. Plus the fear of getting fat? I'm 5'2", 139lbs, this past year I've lost 20lbs by clean eating and exercise. I have two daughters 15 and 8, my youngest was a big baby and with a short torso, there is only one way for the uterus to go..out front. I devolved 2 hernias with that pregnancy (umbilical and ventral). I had those repaired shortly after giving birth. My diastasis has never retuned to normal. I have a 2cm gap above bb and 4 cm below bb. I also have another ventral hernia that has to be repaired during TT. A general surgeon is teaming up with PS to repair hernia, also to address the previous repairs that contain mesh. I do have a risk of no blood flow to umbilicus because of previous repair. PS and GS are getting old OP reports to read exactly how the umbilical hernia was repaired 8 years ago. Hoping they can save my Bb. Has anyone had a previous umbilical hernia repair prior to TT and BB turn out? Opting out of lipo, PS is very conservative and recommends not doing lipo because we are addressing hernias along with tummy tuck. I hope I get the results I want without lipo. Guess I can go back and get it later it if needed.

Had my pre-op and met with the general surgeon who is teaming up with PS to repair hernia. Received paperwork w/ consents and instructions and paid the balance. It seems more real, having the official date in front of me. Guess it's time to start shopping for the things I'll need. Hubby is taking 1 week off, my mom will come after if needed. My kids are self sufficient and will help out as well. I'm taking 3 weeks off from work. I have a desk job so I'm sure that will be enough time.

I'm confident in my PS and GS I'll be having my surgery at the top hospital in SLC. Insurance will pay for a portion of surgery (hernia), facility, and anesthesia.

These next 12 days are going to draggg...

9 days, 40 hours of work left, 8 sleepies. This is really going to happen. So excited but nervous at the same time. Continuing with high intensity workout until TT. Got to get them all in before I'm restricted for a while. I've dropped 1.5 pounds since scheduling this surgery. I'm eating green protein smoothies for breakfast, a salad for lunch, and a light low carb dinner. Snacks include, strawberries, greek yogurt, raw almonds/walnuts, and low fat cheese. Hoping to get down another lb before TT. Oh and I'm trying to avoid all the sickies in the world this week. Sanitized and cleaned my house. I still have to get supplies and necessities, but I have next weekend to get the rest.