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Mommy Make Over 4-26-11 - Alexandria, VA

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Goodness ladies - my MM Should have taken...

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mackenzieds1978
WORTH IT$15,000

Goodness ladies - my MM

Should have taken place years ago if I could have afforded it back in the day. Well it didn't , so here I am at 32 ~ and 2 kids later. My oldest will be 16 in may and our youngest is 3. God bless them both but ~ the 16 year old really messed my stomach up! I gained close to 100lbs and then some . Wheeee - that wasn't a good look. So needless to say , the start of me being very insecure about my mid section . To the point of never wearing a bikin / that's for sure !!

So with the second pregnancy I was already stretched out - but I was in great shape an very small. I only gained 25lbs with her, if that. But the skin was still very saggy no matter how hard I worked out after having kids - it just never looked right agian.

 Let me back up a few years - I'm july 2001 I had a BA - saline implants filled to 360cc's. Right after , I knew I should have gone bigger than what I asked for . I had way to much skin to fill out. And honestly 360- wasn't cutting it! But it was a little to late.

So after nursing this last baby for 2 years ... YES that's right , lol ... I said 2 years :-) .. My fake boobies no longer looked like some what perky fake boobs.

So this leads me to my mommy makeover .
Honestly the thought of wearing a bikin this summer, or even shorts that i dont have to constantly check on to see if my bulg is hanging over... Or shirt isn't rising up on me - cause god forbid my stomach show ... Like I can't even imagine this feeling of not freaking out , if my stomach shows . I still cant believe this is really happening .

You would think I would be so excited , but to be honest ~ I'm freaking out! I'm actually very scared. Don't get me wrong I'm ready for a new belly & some nice new boobs- but gezzzee , I'm freaking nerveous !!!

I have to believe this changes your entire look about " your self " ... Your crazy insecurities change quickly into a positive feeling of " I am back to who I know I was made to be"

And of course feeling seXy and confident when my clothes are off plays a big part in this - let's just keep it very real :)

Now, this website - of this website ;-) It's truly been a God sent . So incredibly helpful - a wealth of knowledge and preparation from the woman who have been through what I'm feeling - and then some . I have learned so much , and enjoyed hearing about the Good , the bad & th ugly~ about all that can possibly happen during this Time.

Most important ~ the site provides TRUTH & INSiGHT about what can happen. The pictures have been so helpful to me - being as though I'm so visual , it's made this process easier in me making my final decision to do this!!

So good luck to all - and thank you so much for Sharing your stories & experiences ... Cause otherwise , I'm not sure I Would be going through with this next tue.

So for all that - this leads me to APRIL 26th!

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James H. French Jr., MD, FACS

James H. French Jr., MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 19, 2011
Your gonna look so amazing! I can't wait to see your transformation!
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April 19, 2011
Girl , I hope so !!! I really do :)
Thanks babe ..... I'm really just trying to keep my eye on the prize ya know ! So does ur bathing suit rub on the scar ??? Just trying to figure all that out...
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April 19, 2011
I totally agree, this website rocks!! This time next week you will be logging in with a flat tummy and perky boobs to tell us that you survived. You will have dozens of peeps concerned about your recovery, and willing to share all of post op stories and tips... it's great!

I for one, can't wait to see your after pics. Your tummy looks sooo much like mine (DID!). (Not much to lose but the skin.) And I also wonder, if I will always pull down my shirt, out of 15 yrs habit? Like it will be okay to see mid-section?? :p

As with your first surgery, I am having slight regrets about mine, already. I wish that I would've done my boobs with the TT. They are quite large, and very saggy... not gonna match my new tummy. I've also heard since, MM is they way to do it. Go hard, or go home!

Best wishes for you Mac, keep in touch!
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April 19, 2011
lol~ i really dont know how hard it will be to break that habbit of always making sure my shirt isnt riding up..too funny , but i guess we will see........

i cant wait for this to be OVER!!

ok, so wait you didnt get the BA?
Did you plan on it??

How are you feeling?
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April 20, 2011
No BA for me... I need reduction, or at very least a lift, but the thought of doing both scared the s**t outta me and so I figured I would deal with one thing at a time. Now that I did, I'm thinking, WTF... I was scared poopless anyway, and for no good reason. So in a couple years, I will be back on the posting board...recovering, again...sigh...
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April 19, 2011
I know exactly how you feel - we all do! Good luck with everything :)
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April 20, 2011
Wow .. Your going to look hot! Lol I'm very excited to! I'm going in on the 28th! I'm scared but ready! Well good luck !
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April 20, 2011
K- thanks babe !! I'm excited to just see what it feels like again to see a stomach without all that EXTRA- ....
You are going to look fantastic too... Ur going to have te burst of self confidence that is unexplainable :)
Cause I know I am finally!!!
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April 20, 2011
You don't need much work done. You are going to look fantastic afterwards! I'm 6 wks post op and couldn't be happier!
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April 20, 2011
Holy Boobies - yours look amazing in that blue shirt :) love them!!!!!
Thats the look I am going for !!!
U rock !!
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April 20, 2011
Thanks LOL
I LOVE THEM! Hubby does too! What size do you want to be? I'm a full C. I suggest you dont get anything less than a D cup. I wish I got them bigger but I'm happy with the size and the way they look. BIG difference from what I had.
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April 20, 2011
girl you look awesome....
actually the PS ordered a High Profile ~ 700 bag and will most llikly fill them to 750cc's ~ 800..
so yes "HOLY BOOBIES" lol~
i should have gone big before and so regreted not doing it then, so this go round im " doing me"
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April 20, 2011
Oh good. That sounds like you will have nice size BOOBIES...LOL
If I had saline I would had made the Dr. Go right back and filled it up some more. I can't wait to see your post op pixs.
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April 20, 2011
Wow you have less than a week I know you are anxious! Dud you start nesting yet? LOL
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April 20, 2011
ummmm yes ..only becasue im sick and ive had too.
Im reafy to get out though but i dont want to push myself, becasue i really need to get past this cold.

im going to scrub my house monday night cause i know i wont be able to sleep , so i might as well scrub , lol!!!

when did your boobs start to drop?
i cant remember , its been so long since my last BA
UPDATED FROM mackenzieds1978
6 days pre

Ok so what lets see.....6 days left!!! still...

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ok so what lets see.....6 days left!!! still nerveous and ready for all this to pass.
Ready for this cold to pass to. My PS said to call on friday and check in . If my cold isnt gone he said we will have to push my TT back
:(
Man, i really pray this is out of my system by then. I just want all this to be over ...........................

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April 20, 2011
They at two weeks...I actually felt it. However I noticed they dropped at three weeks. They softened up and they shaped up nicely around that time. I did not like the way they looked the first two weeks.
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April 20, 2011
I just read your post...I hope you get over your cold so your Surgery date dont get pushed back. Drink plenty of fluids and rest
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April 21, 2011
Holy smokes!!!! That bikini is HHOOOTTTT! You are such a beautiful gal, your going to look amazing when you are done!
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April 21, 2011
Awe thank you that's so kind!! Girl I sure do hope so - I'm ready to look hot! I'm so ready to see something other than these stretch marks ;)
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April 21, 2011
Oh wow!! You will look smokin hot after this! You already look fab :)
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April 21, 2011
i just checked out your page ~ you look AMAZING!! the PS did a fantastic job ;) Good for you
M~
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April 27, 2011
Thank you so much! ♥ Glad to hear you are finished with the surgery part and are in recovery land!! It really goes by faster than you think :) Can't wait to see the new you!
UPDATED FROM mackenzieds1978
1 day pre

Well tomorrow is the DAY! So far today my nerves...

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Well tomorrow is the DAY! So far today my nerves have been Shot~ lol.... I feel like food just isn't an option :(
7- up I's all I can keep down .
I suppose i should be happy it's finally here so I can start the healing process.
"Lord" Just Keep me Safe Please!'

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April 25, 2011
Good Luck tomorrow!
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April 25, 2011
Thank you so much -
I'm rushing around to get last min stuff done ... Goodness i pray I dont forget anything , lol - that would suck! Like forgetting to show up for my surgery :0 JK!
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April 25, 2011
Can't wait
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April 25, 2011
Girl - I have run my self ragged today lol!
I think I got everything :)
Yes- can't wait!! So over the anxious feeling.
I will be taking my phone tomorrow so I can keep u girls up dated for sure ;)
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April 25, 2011
Congratulations, your results are going to be amazing!!
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April 25, 2011
Thank u so much- I'm excited!!
When are you having yours???