stretch marks?

     does anyone have any an good tips for getting " rid " of or fading your stretch marks?  I havent had surgery yet, itsscheduled for tuesday but i want to prepare....My son left a major freeway across my stomach notto mention th roads less traveled goin to everywhere else! I would like to do as much as possible to deminish the signs of the mess that is my skin! Any suggestions?
 

I hear coco and shea butter are good ideas, I plan on trying both ALSO once I start working out I plan on using baby oil after work outs I hear that helps with skin snap back.