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Hello, Im very excited about FINALLY getting a MM....

Hawaii here I comeFebruary 29, 2012
$14,500

Hello, Im very excited about FINALLY getting a MM. 12 years in the "making". I had my first child in 2000, second in 2002, third in 2004, and my last little guy in 2005. I got most of the stretch marks with my first pregnancy. My wieght has flectuated between 135lbs to 200lbs over the last 12 years. Ive been married for 16 years. Im 35 years old and my current stats are 5'5 and 170lbs. Ive been reading on this site for the last 2 months. Im writting now because I guess I need support from a community that is going through the same things. I have some questions for anyone out there. Did you ever doubt whether you were at the best weight before surgery? Ive been working out, and probably my healthiest that Ive been in years, but still doubting my wieght. Im having the pain pump, will I still need to fill pain medication. Ive had dependency on pain meds in the past and was wondering if its realistic to not take any. Im having a full mommy makeover and expect pain, and may limit myself to taking pain meds for the first few days. only. is this realistic? Also, Ive always had boobs ( Im a 38 D) now. I still have breast tissue. is there anyone out there that was my size and got a BL/BA. How many cc's did you get, and are you happy with that choice. My pre-op is next wed. Ill check in then.

Hawaii here I come's provider

Rex Moulton-Barrett, MD

Rex Moulton-Barrett, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Angie_M
March 1, 2012

Hi there and welcome to RealSelf! I'm glad you're able to get this done for yourself. I'm sure 4 kids keep you very busy and it's time for YOU.

To start, you should check out this article by JenBob about things she wishes she knew before a Mommy Makeover.

I'm sure some ladies will stop by and give you their feedback about what to expect, too.

Will you be posting photos? It's really fun to watch the progression of the MM. It's always so dramatic.

Hawaii here I come
March 1, 2012
I will be posting my before pic's soon. Im waiting till right before my surgery. I think I will be more comfy knowing that body (as I know it) will be gone soon. 3 more weeks still seems so long living with it. I think Ive also narrowed down my problem with losing the weight. Ive been going in to a personal trainer since Nov.. She's an ex body builder, and had me start taking whey protein and CLA. I stopped taking last week and lost a few pounds. I know (hope) Ive been gaining muscle. I will keep the whey protein for my recovery. Im glad there is this site to vent your worst fears and proclaim one of your biggest milestones. Ive gone through all of the "excited feelings" alot of woman speak about. Yet, im going between fear, and doubt as well. I also love that the woman are so candid, and not holding nothing back. Surprises is not what I need in recovery.
Quick question for the group......My children are 12 (girl) and 10,8,6 (boys) what is an age apropriate way of explaing why Im doing this? Without "blaiming" pregnancy.
the new Misty
March 2, 2012
I told my kids just that I wa doing it, I am extremely open with my kids & they ask questions that would surprise you sometimes but I just said I want it gone. I lost weight & now have this yucky belly. I personally don't think it's wrong to want to feel better about yourself. They keep touching the flubber and saying good bye, they are all boys though, I def think it would be different telling a girl. Boys just don't seem fazed my much. My oldest is a bit worried about me coming back he is like his momma & worries about everything but he is taking it all pretty good. Just explain as little or as much as you want but then let them ask questions.
Sorry I'm so neevous I find myself rambling. Anyway good luck.
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ArmyWife88
March 2, 2012
My daughter is three so I have no idea what to tell her so she understands. She will have to know that I'm in pain so she has to be careful. Good luck your date is coming soon!
the new Misty
March 3, 2012
How'd the pre-op go?
UPDATED FROM Hawaii here I come
14 days pre

Pre-op today. have to take all 4 kids. everyone...

Hawaii here I comeMarch 7, 2012
pre-op today. have to take all 4 kids. everyone who can watch them has a stomach flu.
but, my kids are well behaved. I had a nightmare that I caight the stomach flu while recovering. so scary.
Im nervous about today, and have my list of questions ready. I also have a fear he's gonna tell me i need to lose more weight. But, i stopped taking the whey protein, went from reg. mochas to skinnys, increased my water, and have been doing 45min of cardio 2 'xs a day. ive lost 3 lbs since last friday. wish me luck. will update tomorrow

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UPDATED FROM Hawaii here I come
13 days pre

Pre-op was yesterday. Signed all my papers, went...

Hawaii here I comeMarch 8, 2012
pre-op was yesterday.
Signed all my papers, went over all the instuctions, picked implant size 420cc. Decided I need a hospital bed. So looking into that. Reality is slowly settling in. My mind is racing thinking about all that has to be done. But, feeling a little deppressed today and have a huge migraine. So i just dropped the kids at school and im going to try and relax today....I'll update more when this migraine goes away.

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socal cindy
March 10, 2012
I have pre op on Monday and have to pay for the entire procedure. I'm doing the BL and tummy tuck on March 22 as well. I hope to be in touch during recovery. I have a huge headache today too. Probably stress. Why did you decide you need a hospital bed? Are you going to rent one? Good luck.
Hawaii here I come
March 10, 2012
Well, I thought that id be able to be on the couch, or my recliner, and i also sleep with a ton of pillows. I thought i could manage at home fine. but, the ps showed us ( my husband and I) how I will have to be positioned for the first week or so. He said sometimes pillows slip, etc... so my husband thought renting a hospital bed will be better. Except its been a chore getting in touch with the company. He also said I will have to breath on a oxygen type thing ( forgot the name). He said the heavyness feeling of the breast and the corset type feeling after the tummy tuck makes it hard to take deep breaths. Woman have gotten anxiety over this. Also, he said i will have a total of 6 drains plus my pain pump. I will have all of those for at least a week. This seems like alot, most of the reveiws and pix on realself havent really shown or talked about so many. so i was a little surprised. Yes lets stay in touch, us cali girls! Im going to be getting our office ready to be my cave this week. luckily, our guest bathroom has a built in bench and shower hose that disconnects. I also plan on getting the walker, and toilet riser.
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