I dont wear dresses, but they made a big difference - esp when the drains were still in. I got this big caftan and I could go out with the drains in. Friend me.

I had a FDL tummy tuck about 15 years ago. I lost weight from 210 down to 180. I had a large scar from 2 c-sections that had stretched quite wide. So, in my case, the new scar would be a reduction of a wide scar. One of the nice things is that when they do the FDL, they can remove more stretch marks. My surgeon has you come in after the tummy tuck is healed, to have the belly button put in. I didn't bother. I had no intention of showing skin in public. My scar was very thin, and not noticable until I gained weight to 240 pounds. I have not decided whether to have plastics or buy a winter home in Florida. Decisions, decisions.

Thank you, Liz!!

The other part of the problem is that I've been a grunt with very little contact with the public for 15 years. I try to dress nice but no one would say anything if I was more casual for a while. Soon after I return to work after surgery, I am going for a supervisory promotion and while I won't have to wear a suit, I do need to wear business wear.

Nasty drive, but you are ready! I ate high protein (even more than usual) before and after PS at the urging of my surgeon. I healed really fast and he attributed that to the protein. He said a lot of people just don't understand what high protein means. So track on MFP (or comparable) and have lots of easy to prepare protein sources available. And obviously keep taking your vitamins.

The fat transfer stuff sounds a bit difficult (to me), but you are going to be gorgeous (even more than you already are!