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Updated 26 Jun 2011

Posted 25 May 2011

I got a complete mommy makeover. Breast Augmentation/ Lift, with silicone 350cc implants. Tummy tuck, lipo of flanks, lower back and innter thighs.

Im feeling good today. Not too much pain just really nauseaus when I get up so Im stuck in the bed. I just feel like I did a million situps, and the brest are feeling great. I can raise my arms amnd move them about.


Updated on 26 May 2011:
Im hoping my drainage will flow better..and that this bulge on my right side will dissappear. I have thick blood on my right side, I do not like getting up bc it adds too much pressure on my back, to the point I wanna give up walking.


Updated on 28 May 2011:
I'm starting to feel better. I'm 3 days PO and I can get up on my own a little bit better now. I don't need my pain meds as often anymore. I took a peek at my tummy tuck and it looks like it is flattening out nicely and my incision in nice and low where I can choose any bikini I would like. I got 350cc silicone implants, I was going for a regular c look. I use to have 600cc saline implants that I felt were too big on me. I also had a capsular contraction on the left boob, which is why I chose to get them redone. I'm 5'2 116-120 pounds and I feel the 350cc looks a lot better on me.
 



Updated on 31 May 2011:
Day 5 post op

Feeling much better. The soreness in my abs are slowly subsiding. Still walk bent over, which takes a toll only back if I'm standing too long. I went to walmart with my husband and kids and got around using the electric wheel chair shopping cart thing the have. I got so many stares either on that thing or walking with a hunched back. People are not use to a young girl looking like she has back problems. And people are rude with their staring! I went to the park with my husband and kids, and sat on the bench bent over while watching the kids play. It was nice to get some fresh air. But again I got those akward stares. Im tired of being in bed at home, I needed to get out. But that was an eventful day for me, I was glad to get back home and lay back down to rest my back. Hoping tomorrow I can stand a little more straight.


Updated on 1 Jun 2011:
Day 7 post op.
Got my drains and all stitches taken out today. I finally got to see what my belly button looks like. Everything is looking great, I'm becoming more confident that I got this done. I put on my 2nd stage garment (design by veronique) Its super tight, but I feel like it really makes me thinner, and helps me stand up straight. The doctor's office was selling 100% silicone based, with spf scar gel called BioCorneum but I didnt buy it because I thought my scar cream that I ordered from makemeheal.com had silicone in it. Well when I got home I checked the ingredients and no silicone :( My PS office is an hour away so I tried looking for BioCorneum online and its only sold through physicians. I came across Scarprin which is also 100% silicone, and highly rated, so I ended up ordering that. I may buy the Biocorneum gel when Im at my 6 week post op.

I was hoping to get in a bikini this summer, but with swelling, and taking care of the scar, I might have to wait till next summer to show off the goods :(

Updated on 1 Jun 2011:
Picked up the house a little. It was getting really messy in here
By not having an active mommy around. Hope I didn't over work myself being only 7 days post op


Updated on 4 Jun 2011:
My left breast the one that had the capsular contraction is firmer and noticeably bigger than my right breast. This is a BIG concern that this is happening again. I been massaging them like crazy and my left breast feels bruised but my right has no pain. I'm hoping my left is just swollen and will come to look like my right. It is noticeable in clothes, and I DO NOT need this to happen again!



Updated on 7 Jun 2011:
Okay My breasts are starting to even out. I think my left breast was more swollen because it got more work done to it bc of the capsule. I freaked out for no reason. I been massaging them like crazy...I am looking pretty damn good :)


Updated on 9 Jun 2011:
I am 15 days PO and reduced my selling by drinking shakeology once a day..Then I did the shakeology 3 day cleanse, after day 1 I noticed a big difference with my swelling. I go to the bathroom often while on the cleanse, so I know Im flushing all the sodium out. I feel great. More info about shakeology on my blog here:

http://slimamalexy.blogspot.com/p/shakeology.html

Cleanse Directions here:
http://slimamalexy.blogspot.com/p/cleanse-directions.html

And to order Shakeology make a free beach body account and click shop here:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/free?referringRepId=95144

For my Stage 2 compression Garment I am using Design by Veronique. It is super tight, it's hard to get past the hips at first but once it on, it's really comfy. It is not noticable under tight clothes because it is seamless. I also got my healing bra from there too. I posted pics of the bra and garment below. You can get these from Makemeheal.com

 

Updated on 12 Jun 2011:
I got my new bikini in mail today. Can't wait to rock it at the beach. The bottoms are booty shorts so the sides are thick enogh to hide the incisions well. I'm so excited for this summer :)

http://shop.ilovelolli.com/

has the cute booty shorts.


Updated on 13 Jun 2011:
So I finally told my family but they don't seem suprised and they don't seem interested in talking about it. I can tell in the back of their mind they think I am crazy. But this is my body and what I choose to do with it is up to me, I don't see why people just can't be happy for me. I feel and look amazing, I would just like the support back. At least my husband and I are happy campers, that's all that matters :)



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MyTime 26 May 2011
Wishing you a great recovery!!! Keep us posted and take some after pics when you feel up to it...Happy healing!
MoMo82 26 May 2011
Hope all is well. Wish u a speedy recovery.
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 26 May 2011

It will be so worth it in the end! Thanks so much for sharing your photos and story with us here on RealSelf. I'm looking forward to following your journey as you heal. If you get a chance, check out JenBob's 10 Things I Wish I'd Known Before A Mommy Makeover. It's a great read and full of valuable info (funny, too).

Slimama 26 May 2011
thanks I enjoyed reading that
Wisconsin 26 May 2011
Hey dear. How are you feeling? I had my TT done on Tuesday and I've been laying down in the recliner all day long. Only getting up to go use the bathroom. I'm feeling so lazy. Hope you are healing well. Best wishes to you.
Slimama 26 May 2011
Thanks ladies! I hate getting up, I have too much pressure on my back and it hurts like heck on my back. I lay down as much as possible but I know I have to move more to get my blood circulating. My right drain is clogged so my husband and I are milking it as much as possible. My right side has thick blood so its hard to drain. My left drains just fine. I also have a bulge on my right lower abdomen. I'm hoping this goes away soon, and I am hoping to walk easier as well.
JellyBellyMommy 28 May 2011
Hi Alexis. You already looked pretty good before your surgery. You are going to look amazing when are all healed up. What did they do on the day of the surgery (blood test/urine test, EKG...etc). I'm counting down the day to my TT surgery (super excited). Hope you have a speedy recovery and best wishes. KIT.
Slimama 28 May 2011
@jtprincess Thank you, I just hated my stretch marks and belly bulge. All the blood tests were done at the pre-op. On the day of surgery I just came in, filled out more paper work and got the surgery. And then went home when I woke up. Good luck with your surgery! I bet you are getting really anxious. Let me know how it goees and how you feel :)
Sportyboysmom 28 May 2011
How are you feeling? I am a week and a couple of days away from doing the same procedure. I currently have 300 cc saline and will be getting 400 cc silicone, lift, and TT.
How is the pain? I am hoping the breasts will not be bad since I have been down that road before, but I am worried about the tummy part.
Your pics look pretty similar to mine. I am not overweight, just loose skin and implants that need a lift after gaining a lot of weight in pregnancy. Of course all my friends think I have totally LOST MY MIND to consider this.
I hope you will have a great recovery and that you will continue to say this was worth it.
Take care!
Slimama 28 May 2011
the people that know about this think I am crazy as well..thats why I did not tell much people. But thats what they think they dont see the extra skin and stretch marks under the clothes. They dont see how hard I workout and eat healthy but yet still can't weat a bikini.

I have absolutley no pain in my breast this time around. I guess since the muscle is already use to having something under there, that is less painful. I have no selling in my breast, and no bruises.

The tummy tuck does hurt but it is not too bad. The part that sucks is having to get up out of bed to go to the bathroom, and walking hurts my lower back really bad because of being hunched over. But by each day it gets better. It just gets really boring being on bed rest when I am so use to being busy.

Good luck with your surgery! keep me updated with how you feel!!
Sportyboysmom 28 May 2011
Thanks. I am glad you are feeling better each day. I agree with you on not being able to wear a bikini and hating it. I exercise all the time too and watch every single thing I eat and drink at all times, yet still have to wear the not so sexy tankinis or worse the Grandma Gert one pieces!
I hate it.
I am not even sure though that I am going to be able to wear one after the surgery either though. My PS is telling me that I will most likely have a small vertical scar where the old Belly Button was. He does not think I have enough skin to pull down. He mentioned that I was a candidate for doing a TT with a floating umbilicus but after looking into that (and asking a bunch of doctors on here) about it I have decided against it.
I am hoping the small vertical will be better than lowering my belly button. Also hoping the small vertical will not be that bad!
Good luck, I know I am going to have a hard time with being still like you are having.
Hope you are happy with the results. I am sure you are going to look fantastic when you are all healed!!
Slimama 28 May 2011
I never had that option and I have little skin to pull as well. I am really hoping for a great outcome :)

Thank you and good luck!
prettyC 30 May 2011
hey! your results are amazing ! you look great..was the lower back lip a seperate procedure?
Slimama 30 May 2011
Thank u :) yeah I paid extra for that.
prettyC 22 Jun 2011
how much extra? because i want to get lipo on my lower back
Slimama 23 Jun 2011
1,500 for lower back and inner thighs together..they were charging 1300 for just lower back
soon2banewme 30 May 2011
Lgad to see and hear you are doing good in your recovery! The 350cc's look fabulous on you! I have 350 too and I feel it's a perfect size :) Congrats...your results are amazing!
soon2banewme 30 May 2011
I meant Glad...lol!
Slimama 30 May 2011
Thank you :) I'm liking how the 350cc look on me too. Way better than how the 600cc made me look. I looked bigger when I had them. And silione feels wayyy better than saline
MyTime 30 May 2011
Wow you look great!!!
Slimama 1 Jun 2011
Thanks :) how are u healing?
Happygirl30 30 May 2011
WOWWWW! Girl you already looking fabulous! Hang in there....the days are gonna fly by!
Slimama 1 Jun 2011
Thanks! You are looking great yourself :)
Happygirl30 8 Jun 2011
Awww Thanks girl :))) I posted more pics yesterday
Slimama 8 Jun 2011
looking great!!!

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