Tummy Tuck. Wexford, PA, Dr. Anna Wooten

The real self community helped me tremendously during the pre and post-op stages so I want to write a review, though it has been a year since my first procedure. I also loved my doctor and want to promote her practice. Dr. Wooten of Wexford, Pa, has made my transformation journey a wonderful experience, and I am so grateful I chose her as my surgeon.
I have wanted a tummy tuck ever since my first pregnancy 26 years ago, although never seriously considered it until 2 years ago. I saw a billboard of a tummy tuck before and after photos and pretty much decided then and there to go for it. The next day I asked my husband what he thought of the idea, which he completely supported. I quickly realized, after finding and reading so many RS reviews that I would need lots of help with my younger children, so the best time for me to undergo surgery would be over my daughters Christmas break 2.5 months away. So I realized I needed to get moving pretty quickly to find a surgeon who could meet my needs and work within the tight timeframe.
And here are my infamous pre surgery belly photos. . .honestly after hiding my midsection for 20 odd years from everyone (remembering those days of reaching overhead in public and always being conscious as to whether my shirt was adequately hiding the gut!), it is amazing I am just putting it all out there!

I knew I preferred a female doctor, and I decided to make a consultation with Dr. Wooten after doing some web searching.
I was able to get an appointment pretty quickly, and from the moment I met her, I knew I could work with her. One of the nicest things at that consultation was the way she helped me feel better about myself that day. I have always been very self conscious about my body, but she told me I didn't look that bad, especially after having twins etc. I came loaded with questions, and she was very thorough in putting my mind at ease and explaining the process. After thinking about things for a couple of days I booked my surgery-- which was 2 months away.

I spent the next two months getting myself physically and mentally prepared for surgery.
Things that were helpful:
Reading RS, which gave me great pre and post-op ideas and realistic expectations
Exercising and dropping a few pounds
Gathering supplies
Eating healthier and drinking more fluids
Stopping alcohol
Making plans for childcare
Freezing lots of vegetable soups in single servings
Liquid diet for the final 2 days
Taking a Klonopin the night before surgery (got Docs OK)