Mommy Makeover: Stories
Write a ReviewPA Mom Got Her Body Back - Allentown, PA
- Ms G
- updated 1 year ago
- Worth It
- Cost: $11,260
- Raj Chowdary, MD (Allentown PA)
I'm doing this as a 35th bday present for...
- 3 Mar 2011
- 5 days pre
I'm doing this as a 35th bday present for myself. I have 4 children ages 17,13,5 and 2. The last two I breastfed and that REALLY took a toll on my breast. They turned to sagging skin. I now have a lot of extra skin on my stomach. I'm 5'4 and 135lbs. Once I fix my breast and stomach ill be happy again.
My surgeon is Dr. C in Allentown PA. I'm originally from NYC Recently moved here. I'm anxious and excited. I'm a little worried about how long I'm going to be in pain.
Im so anxious I cant sleep. Im thinking maybe I...
- 3 Mar 2011
- 5 days pre
Im so anxious I cant sleep. Im thinking maybe I should just get my breast done then do the TT next year. Oh I might as well just get it over with. I do want to have it done.
All I can think and talk about is the surgery. The...
- 4 Mar 2011
- 5 days pre
All I can think and talk about is the surgery. The time is going by slow...even though its only 5 days away!
OMG...2 more days until my surgery! I want to get...
- 7 Mar 2011
- 2 days pre
OMG...2 more days until my surgery! I want to get it done already. Thank you to everyone who has been answering my 100 questions...LOL.
Im pretty sure i will have more after the surgery.
Im pretty sure i will have more after the surgery.
Tomorrow is the day My Body Gets Made Over! Oh I...
- 8 Mar 2011
- 1 day pre
Tomorrow is the day My Body Gets Made Over! Oh I know im not going to get any sleep tonite. The hospital said i have to be there at 6am...thats good its early.
It's finally OVER! I'm one day. Postop...
- 10 Mar 2011
- 1 day post
It's finally OVER! I'm one day. Postop.
I was expecting to be in the worst pain...but its actually under. Control. The highest point my pain level was at was a 3! That was when I woke up from surgery.
I went into surgery exactly 7:45am I woke up around 12:30pm. It took. Like 4 hrs. I have two drains...one on each side of my stomach. They are a little uncomfortable when I'm sitting up. My breast feel like they have filled up with milk and I need to breastfeed. My stomach feels like I have a tight corset on. That's the. Best way to describe my pain. I'm able. To stand up straight but was advised not to do so. I have to remind myself to hunch over. I can't eat much of anything. The smell of food makes me nausea. I'm getting up fine with very little. Help to go to the bathroom. I can't wipe myself. As long as you take my meds I'm fine. Any queastions feel free to ask. I'm going back to sleep.
I was expecting to be in the worst pain...but its actually under. Control. The highest point my pain level was at was a 3! That was when I woke up from surgery.
I went into surgery exactly 7:45am I woke up around 12:30pm. It took. Like 4 hrs. I have two drains...one on each side of my stomach. They are a little uncomfortable when I'm sitting up. My breast feel like they have filled up with milk and I need to breastfeed. My stomach feels like I have a tight corset on. That's the. Best way to describe my pain. I'm able. To stand up straight but was advised not to do so. I have to remind myself to hunch over. I can't eat much of anything. The smell of food makes me nausea. I'm getting up fine with very little. Help to go to the bathroom. I can't wipe myself. As long as you take my meds I'm fine. Any queastions feel free to ask. I'm going back to sleep.
I will post pixs as soon,as I take some.
- 10 Mar 2011
- 1 day post
I will post pixs as soon,as I take some.
I can't wait to get these drains out. I'm...
- 11 Mar 2011
- 2 days post
I can't wait to get these drains out. I'm not in pain. I'm now 2 days post op...ill try to put pixs up this weekend.
Im really feeling so much better. I hope these...
- 11 Mar 2011
- 2 days post
Im really feeling so much better. I hope these drains get taken out on Tuesday...they r a pain in the neck! I started just taking Advil(for the swelling). I'm not having any pains. I'm gettin in and out of the bed myself and going to the bathroom. I'm taking short walks around the house.
My left breast is more swollen than the right. I don't like that.
My left breast is more swollen than the right. I don't like that.
Oh these drains are bothering me. I can't wait...
- 12 Mar 2011
- 3 days post
Oh these drains are bothering me. I can't wait for them to be taken out. otherwise im swollen on both breast but im painfree!
YAY!!! Spoke to the doc. The drains are coming out...
- 13 Mar 2011
- 4 days post
YAY!!! Spoke to the doc. The drains are coming out tomorrow. I can't wait!
6 days post op. I got my drains taken out...
- 15 Mar 2011
- 5 days post
6 days post op. I got my drains taken out yesterday. Oh its so much easier for me to get around. I'm not in pain. I take tylenol at night to go to,sleep. It's hard for me to fall asleep. Had first bowel movement since surgery. Oh that was a relief. It happened last nite. I drove myself to the PS OFFICE yesterday. I'm able to get up and down go to the bathroom take 15- mins walks. I cant believe how good I'm doing. I need my hair done BAD!!!
Im posting some post op pixs today. Im 8 days...
- 17 Mar 2011
- 7 days post
Im posting some post op pixs today. Im 8 days postop today. Im standing up straighter. I took a shower by myself just an hour ago. Im home alone now. My mother went back to NYC. Hubby is work. Im feeling much better. Im still pain free. Back feels much better since yesterday. Im not too thrilled on how my breast look. They are misshaped to me. My PS says i have to wait until they drop and he might have to lift the right one. Ill see.
Im posting some post op pixs today. Im 8 days...
- 17 Mar 2011
- 7 days post
Im posting some post op pixs today. Im 8 days postop today. Im standing up straighter. I took a shower by myself just an hour ago. Im home alone now. My mother went back to NYC. Hubby is work. Im feeling much better. Im still pain free. Back feels much better since yesterday. Im not too thrilled on how my breast look. They are misshaped to me. My PS says i have to wait until they drop and he might have to lift the right one. Ill see.
I'm 9 days post op today. I'm not having...
- 18 Mar 2011
- 8 days post
I'm 9 days post op today. I'm not having any pain. I'm just having a hard time falling asleep. I took two tylenol sleep didn't work. I was up all nite. That's the worst feeling being groggy and can't sleep. I'm not a pill popper I don't want any scripts from the DR. Hopefully I get some sleep tonite. I don't like sleeping on my back.
I'm able to do MOSTLY ALL personal things myself. Including taking a shower! It's a beautiful day I'm going to take my 5yr old out today.
I'm able to do MOSTLY ALL personal things myself. Including taking a shower! It's a beautiful day I'm going to take my 5yr old out today.
Everybody is out at the bowling alley. I'm...
- 19 Mar 2011
- 9 days post
Everybody is out at the bowling alley. I'm home alone watching tv. I have not been sleeping well. I have to take a pain pill to go to sleep. But Im not in pain. I'll speak to the Dr. About that.10 days post op. I doing good. The only reason I didn't go bowling is bcuz my hair is not done!
I had a "GREAT" morning with My Hubby!
- 20 Mar 2011
- 10 days post
I had a "GREAT" morning with My Hubby!
I'm 13 days PO today. I went to my second PS...
- 22 Mar 2011
- 12 days post
I'm 13 days PO today. I went to my second PS appt this morning and got stitches taken out. I was standing straight this morning! No back pain. After a while I was hunched over again. I was trying on some of my bathing suit tops...they fit so GREAT with BOOBIES!
I'm 17 days post op. I'm doing good....
- 26 Mar 2011
- 16 days post
I'm 17 days post op. I'm doing good. I'm just still having problems falling asleep and staying asleep. Dr. Prescribed Ambiem...however I don't like popping pills. One thing I Do Not need is to become a pill addict! I'm not stressed. I'm not uncomfortable nor am I in any pain. I don't know what the problem is. I just know I'm tired of looking at the ceiling watching. The hours go by....
I'm 18days post op and feeling great. I have...
- 27 Mar 2011
- 17 days post
I'm 18days post op and feeling great. I have been standing straight for the past 3 days. Yay!!! No more back pain.
Yesterday hubby and I did a lot. We first went to the mall to go to VS and Aero. We then went to Red lobster for lunch. Then It was off to BJ'S for household items. Last was the supermarket for groceries. We came home around 4pm and had " Relations" and I went to sleep! It was a good day.
Today we went to Sands Casino. Had lunch gambled a little. Now I'm back home. Hubby is cooking Sunday Dinner. He's been doing so much around the house since I had the surgery. I love him.
I wish I would had gotten my Boobs bigger. I'm a full 34C...I would like them to look bigger. But I still love them big improvement from before.
Yesterday hubby and I did a lot. We first went to the mall to go to VS and Aero. We then went to Red lobster for lunch. Then It was off to BJ'S for household items. Last was the supermarket for groceries. We came home around 4pm and had " Relations" and I went to sleep! It was a good day.
Today we went to Sands Casino. Had lunch gambled a little. Now I'm back home. Hubby is cooking Sunday Dinner. He's been doing so much around the house since I had the surgery. I love him.
I wish I would had gotten my Boobs bigger. I'm a full 34C...I would like them to look bigger. But I still love them big improvement from before.
Well I'm exactly three weeks post op. I'm...
- 30 Mar 2011
- 20 days post
Well I'm exactly three weeks post op. I'm walking straight(not completely) it still feels like my shoulders are hunched a little. I'm walking faster for sure. I do mostly everything by myself. I'm still not lifting anything too heavy.
Hubbie went to NEW YORK its his bday on Thursday. I got him tixs to the Knicks game at MSG tonite. I would love to party with him this weekend but I'm not up to it. I told him to go to Maryland and hang with his cousin.
My two yr old daughter will be coming back home tomorrow. I can't wait to see her. I miss her So Much! I have not seen her in over 3 weeks.
Hubbie went to NEW YORK its his bday on Thursday. I got him tixs to the Knicks game at MSG tonite. I would love to party with him this weekend but I'm not up to it. I told him to go to Maryland and hang with his cousin.
My two yr old daughter will be coming back home tomorrow. I can't wait to see her. I miss her So Much! I have not seen her in over 3 weeks.
I'M NOT feeling good today. Im not in any pain...
- 31 Mar 2011
- 21 days post
I'M NOT feeling good today. Im not in any pain nor am I sore. I hope I'm not getting sick.
Im 3 and a half weeks post op. Im posting new pixs...
- 2 Apr 2011
- 23 days post
Im 3 and a half weeks post op. Im posting new pixs i just took 30 mins ago. Im feeling pretty good.
Ill b 4 wks post op Wednesday Today im having...
- 4 Apr 2011
- 25 days post
Ill b 4 wks post op Wednesday
Today im having some discomfort under my right breast. At first i thought it was from the binder poking me under there. I took the binder off an hour ago and im still feeling it. Its bothering me. Ill call My PS tomorrow.
Otherwise im great!
Today im having some discomfort under my right breast. At first i thought it was from the binder poking me under there. I took the binder off an hour ago and im still feeling it. Its bothering me. Ill call My PS tomorrow.
Otherwise im great!
The discomfort was.because the rt. Breast was...
- 4 Apr 2011
- 25 days post
The discomfort was.because the rt. Breast was dropping. It stopped I'm fine now. My two yr. Old came home tonight. I have not seen her in almost a month! She came back a big girl. No more pull ups no pacifier and no more bottle! I'm so proud of her. She just turned 2 three months ago. I made the mistake of lifting her up. I got a little pain in my navel area. It stopped 10 mins later.
I REALLY wish I would have gotten my breast larger...
- 6 Apr 2011
- 27 days post
I REALLY wish I would have gotten my breast larger.
Well I'm not having them done over so I'm just going to have to love them. The next lump sum of money I save up I'm going to Hawaii with it!
Well I'm not having them done over so I'm just going to have to love them. The next lump sum of money I save up I'm going to Hawaii with it!
I'm feeling a little bummed today. My back is...
- 8 Apr 2011
- 29 days post
I'm feeling a little bummed today. My back is hurting I been pong too much. Healing from this TT Is making me ask myself should I have done this? I keep thinking if I had just got my boobs done ill be alright right now. Oh well whats done is done.
I spent quality time at the mall with my 17yr old...
- 10 Apr 2011
- 1 month post
I spent quality time at the mall with my 17yr old daughter...6hrs! Im feeling better about boob size. I'm learning to love them!
I just came from my appt with my PS. He said my...
- 12 Apr 2011
- 1 month post
I just came from my appt with my PS. He said my scar is healing great. He also said I'm crazy my Boobs are a size C I didn't buy the right bra. They are a full B I'm not crazy. I even got measured at VS they confirmed what I thought. I was given the okay to exercise. He told me to put vitamin E on my scar. Well besides the size of the boobs im happy with everything. Im loving my boobs anyway!
5wks post op. My stomach looks 4 mos pregnant!...
- 14 Apr 2011
- 1 month post
5wks post op.
My stomach looks 4 mos pregnant! How can this be normal swelling? Big stomach little Boobs...I don't think I should have done this surgery. I should have kept my $11000 web to Hawaii and stuffed my bra. Ugh...it HAS TO GET BETTER. I have a party to go to this weekend...with a swollen belly. I might not even go. I thought it supposed to get better as the time passes. I looked better 2wks ago. I saw my PS...he says nothing is wrong it will Ho down. Hind sight is 20/20 I would have git my Boobs bigger and NO TT. I should have just got my hernia fixed. And that's i.
My stomach looks 4 mos pregnant! How can this be normal swelling? Big stomach little Boobs...I don't think I should have done this surgery. I should have kept my $11000 web to Hawaii and stuffed my bra. Ugh...it HAS TO GET BETTER. I have a party to go to this weekend...with a swollen belly. I might not even go. I thought it supposed to get better as the time passes. I looked better 2wks ago. I saw my PS...he says nothing is wrong it will Ho down. Hind sight is 20/20 I would have git my Boobs bigger and NO TT. I should have just got my hernia fixed. And that's i.
I had a car accident today. I'm alright just hurt...
- 15 Apr 2011
- 1 month post
I had a car accident today. I'm alright just hurt my knee. A man ran into my car. I hope it can be fixed...it looks totalled. I just thank God I'm not seriously injured nor was the man. My daufgter gas a dance show tonight and tomorrow nite. I have a lot of family coming to see her show. I cant wait for that. It will make me feel better.
Im 6 weeks post op and doing great. At first I...
- 19 Apr 2011
- 1 month post
Im 6 weeks post op and doing great.
At first I was concerned with the size of my breast, however Im very happy with them. They are exactly what I wanted! Im not as swollen as before so Im happy with that. I did not go back to the gym yet. I have not had the time. I have alot going on. Im posting new pictures.
At first I was concerned with the size of my breast, however Im very happy with them. They are exactly what I wanted! Im not as swollen as before so Im happy with that. I did not go back to the gym yet. I have not had the time. I have alot going on. Im posting new pictures.
Im exactly 6 wks today. I'm doing great...Feeling...
- 20 Apr 2011
- 1 month post
Im exactly 6 wks today. I'm doing great...Feeling great. I want to go to a club tonite.
I FINALLY went to the gym to workout yesterday. It...
- 28 Apr 2011
- 1 month post
I FINALLY went to the gym to workout yesterday. It felt Great. I was on the treadmill for an hour. That alone had me tired. After I took a shower I had to take a long nap.
After the nap hubby and I went to see Snoop Dogg perform. Oh it was a fun nite! I'm on my way to the gym now...
After the nap hubby and I went to see Snoop Dogg perform. Oh it was a fun nite! I'm on my way to the gym now...
I TOOK A ZUMBA CLASS this evening! It was so much...
- 10 May 2011
- 2 months post
I TOOK A ZUMBA CLASS this evening! It was so much fun! I'm going to make it my business to go 3x a week.
My Bday weekend was GREAT! I had a blast on the...
- 24 May 2011
- 2 months post
My Bday weekend was GREAT! I had a blast on the cruise. The bahamas was beautiful. I will post pixs as soon as I upload them.
I'm three months post op. I'm doing great. Thank...
- 12 Jun 2011
- 3 months post
I'm three months post op. I'm doing great. Thank God I have not had any complications. I'm still dealing with the tummy swelling. I wore my binder again and woke up supper flat.
I love my BOOBIES!
I'm busy with kids graduations Nd planning a family vacation.
I hope all is well with everyone.
I love my BOOBIES!
I'm busy with kids graduations Nd planning a family vacation.
I hope all is well with everyone.
In three days i willl officially be ONE YEAR post...
- 7 Mar 2012
- 1 year post
in three days i willl officially be ONE YEAR post op. I will take a pix and post it. Im going in next week to have a dog ear revised on my left side. This has been a healing process. The year flew by. The days are going by so fast. I wish I would have gone larger with my breast. My stomach stills swells at nite. to make it go down I put a tight belt around it. Knowing what I know now I dont think I would have gotten a tummy tuck. The breast I would do over in a heart beat! I just might get them done over for my 40th bday in 4 years...who knows we will see. After getting the surgery I started noticing other things on my body I do not like...My butt and hips! Im not going to become one of those who gets like 27 surgeries done. I promised myself that. Ill just exercise. Well I thank God I had no complications of any kind, Im in good health. Everyone compliments me. I love the way my clothes fit. I dont like the way i look naked because of the scar. I always have to cover it.
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The doctor did a great job. I love my results. I can't wait until. Swelling goes down and I completely heal. It just seems like he he was rushing this morning when he came to change my dressing.
BTW..how were your vacations?
I can't believe I'm ten eleven weeks post op. The time is flying! Everything is great...NO COMPLAINTS!
How is everything with you? You look good. I know you are tired if the Battle of the Swelling...lol
I'm eleven weeks post op and still swell...oh I'm so frustrated with it. Family says they can't tell but I can!
I got the suit from VICTORIA SECRET...It's called a retro suit.
What all are you having done? June is going to be here before you know it! i cant believe im 2mos post op already!
I burn over 600 calories on the treadmill. I put the incline on 15 and walk 3.5 miles for an hour. I usually burn around 750 calories! Boy I be soaking wet with sweat! I do that 4xs a week.
I will tell you if I did it or not.
The Zumba class was Great! It was such fun. The hour flew by! It's a lot of butt shaking dancing. LOL
How are you feeling? You are definitely going to feel much better when those drains come out. I know you are so loving your BOOBIES right now! How big do you think they are going to be?
I know its boring just staying in the house and trying to sleep can be hard in the beginning. Take pixs when you try on clothes youll love how you look!