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Four C-sections in Four Years: I Need This TT!!

doodles
posted 2 years ago

Worth It
Cost: $9,200
Beverly Hills, CA

I'm going in in mid-July for a TT. I've...

30 Jun 2010

I'm going in in mid-July for a TT. I've been thinking about this, wanting this, for so long--it seems like forever. Getting divorced and I want to feel better about myself. I work out almost every single day, do every ab exercise I can find and I still look like I'm smuggling a bath towel, around my waist, under my clothes. Now, however, I'm feeling more self-conscious about my age and my whole body overall and reconsidering doing a mommy makeover. Is there anyone who had just a TT and wished they'd done a MM? Or vice versa? I like the size of my breasts, just not their downward trend...

It's been 10 days so far and I have felt...

22 Jul 2010

It's been 10 days so far and I have felt absolutely great. Would definitely recommend staying in a recovery center (or someplace absolutely quiet & peaceful with someone to look after you) for the first night, as the anaesthesia (sp?) wears off but after that, it's been all good. The pain was far, far less than a c-section and further helped by the fact of 1) no internal organs being disrupted (shrinking uterus post-c is the worst); 2) no hormone fluctuations; and 3) no screaming baby to care for every 2 hours. If you can have 5-8 days of normal, everyday type of rest, the recovery is fine. I was off pain meds by Day 3, just used extra strength Tylenol a few times. As much walking as you can handle is also a good idea; keeps your circulation up and helps the muscles in your legs and back from cramping. Have before & after photos to post; probably tomorrow.

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My doctor and his staff were very kind, informed and informative, helpful and supportive. The whole experience was so much easier and straightforward than I had imagined. My recovery has been excellent and I'm very happy I had it done.

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Tumtucker 13 Jul 2010

I'm doing my TT with a Breast Aug this Friday (the 16th) and I'm so happy about doing both, especially since I hear so much about how long it takes to see results of the TT (swelling for a few months) I say do it all now, it would be disappointing to go through the pain and planning of the TT and not LOVE the new you! Good luck with everything and hope you have a speedy recovery

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 12 Jul 2010

Go for the TT and breast lift! You will be glad you did. You will feel really good about yourself when you look down and see the nice perky breasts and flat tight tummy! Go for it girl!!

Angiemcc (Community Manager) 7 Jul 2010

What a great question! I wonder, too, how many women who got tummy tucks wish they'd also gone ahead with breast work.

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mamabug 6 Jul 2010

You should definitely get a mastopexy along with the tummy tuck. Like you, I thought the size of my breasts was fine but they were pendulous and the areolas were pretty big. I had both procedures done a couple of months ago and am happy with the decision. Imagine how low your breasts will sag on your flat new tummy if you don't get them lifted! Good luck with your decision!

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