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mommy make over? Breast Aug,mini Tummy Tuck,lipo,flank,adom,inner Thighs - in East Lansing, MI
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I am 28 years old ,have two girls 9 and 3 I weigh...
NEW _MEJanuary 8, 2014
WORTH IT$10,200
I am 28 years old ,have two girls 9 and 3 I weigh 144 lbs with( muscle tone) and am 5'4 waist 29" stomach 33" hips 37" bra size 34 b
,active -workout 4-6 days a week & diet !
I have muscle tone under a stubborn layer of fat and loose skin on my tummy and also always have had the flank fat but has gotten worse with each pregnancy .. my first child I was a little under weight for my frame at 115 which on me looks bad and made my head look big I normally was 130.. any ways, I gained 40lbs , I got down 128 later on.. after awhile I stayed at 135 and then 2nd child 6 years later at 23 years old and gained another 35 lbs putting me at 170! I lost it gradually with diet and working out.. but still cant get last bit off an now am 144lbs.. and haven't been abe to get back :( also I have lot of muscle tone in my legs which makes me more bottom heavy kinda so hoping the breat aug will even me out ,also my brast used to be a c now saggy b :(.. I have also had bigger thighs and now cant get rid on inner thigh fat over the muscles so hoping lipo will help!,
I had my consultation in aug. and go in jan 28th for the surgery !! I am getting : a breast aug (saline no lift) .. mini tummy tuck (removal of excess skin from lower adomin .plus appendix scar flattened out and repaired? no muscle repair or moving belly button .. and standard lipo(flanks,inner thighs , adomen
I was recommend his doctor by a friend and felt very comfortable with him and his staff so far
I purchased a few things I am told I will need ahead since I have been doing much browsing online anf youtubin ;)
a extra compression garment that covers all surgical areas ,surgical grade also got new on ebay 60.00
also vit. c to take 2 weeks ahead
stool softener ,im told I will need after all the medication
Arnica for pre and post op for Bruising & Muscle Soreness (amazon)7.00
large ice pack
silicone surgical tape for scars
vit e gel caps for scar
also a few zip up sweat suite v.s! because im told to arrive in something easy to put on and off and comfortable . and for after sugary at home
I will try to add before pics soon and after as well as I can with the healing process :)
wish me luck and e-mail me any questions!
,active -workout 4-6 days a week & diet !
I have muscle tone under a stubborn layer of fat and loose skin on my tummy and also always have had the flank fat but has gotten worse with each pregnancy .. my first child I was a little under weight for my frame at 115 which on me looks bad and made my head look big I normally was 130.. any ways, I gained 40lbs , I got down 128 later on.. after awhile I stayed at 135 and then 2nd child 6 years later at 23 years old and gained another 35 lbs putting me at 170! I lost it gradually with diet and working out.. but still cant get last bit off an now am 144lbs.. and haven't been abe to get back :( also I have lot of muscle tone in my legs which makes me more bottom heavy kinda so hoping the breat aug will even me out ,also my brast used to be a c now saggy b :(.. I have also had bigger thighs and now cant get rid on inner thigh fat over the muscles so hoping lipo will help!,
I had my consultation in aug. and go in jan 28th for the surgery !! I am getting : a breast aug (saline no lift) .. mini tummy tuck (removal of excess skin from lower adomin .plus appendix scar flattened out and repaired? no muscle repair or moving belly button .. and standard lipo(flanks,inner thighs , adomen
I was recommend his doctor by a friend and felt very comfortable with him and his staff so far
I purchased a few things I am told I will need ahead since I have been doing much browsing online anf youtubin ;)
a extra compression garment that covers all surgical areas ,surgical grade also got new on ebay 60.00
also vit. c to take 2 weeks ahead
stool softener ,im told I will need after all the medication
Arnica for pre and post op for Bruising & Muscle Soreness (amazon)7.00
large ice pack
silicone surgical tape for scars
vit e gel caps for scar
also a few zip up sweat suite v.s! because im told to arrive in something easy to put on and off and comfortable . and for after sugary at home
I will try to add before pics soon and after as well as I can with the healing process :)
wish me luck and e-mail me any questions!
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UPDATED FROM NEW _ME
18 days pre
just forgor to add a sitting pic 2 weeks 5 more days
NEW _MEJanuary 9, 2014
2 weeks 5 days
. And its going by so . slowly! !
The 14th I have a pre sugary apt just over the phone luckily since its it over a hr drive away. . I guess to go over pre surgery stuff and pay remaining payment. I have to add I feel from what I have researched and agree with . Best to schedule in the winter.. I did after all the holidays to avoid getting out as much as possible untill im more healed. . Also its cooler and since ill be swelled itll feel better. .and lets be honest winter sucks here in Michigan ! I felt it would be best to because I figire ill be looking much better in 6 months which takes me to june.. summer ! I herd after a year your pretty much healed fully 6 month most of swelling gone . Anyways Ill up date after phone apt. :)
. And its going by so . slowly! !
The 14th I have a pre sugary apt just over the phone luckily since its it over a hr drive away. . I guess to go over pre surgery stuff and pay remaining payment. I have to add I feel from what I have researched and agree with . Best to schedule in the winter.. I did after all the holidays to avoid getting out as much as possible untill im more healed. . Also its cooler and since ill be swelled itll feel better. .and lets be honest winter sucks here in Michigan ! I felt it would be best to because I figire ill be looking much better in 6 months which takes me to june.. summer ! I herd after a year your pretty much healed fully 6 month most of swelling gone . Anyways Ill up date after phone apt. :)
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January 9, 2014
I think you need a full tt over a mini. Lately all I see is how everyone is disappointed with their mini and many doctors do not even do them anymore. I got a full and I am happy and I was smaller than you. Also why did you chose saline over silicone? Do you have a history of breast cancer? Also, I do not know what constitutes getting a lift because I had nothing to begin with, but if you think you are saggy now, they will just be bigger and still sag. I have spent easily over 300 hours researching and reading almost everyone's story before and after and just wanted to share my thoughts with you.
January 9, 2014
Thanks for your thoughts! :)
I originally went in for a breat aug and lipo but he mentioned a.lowed mini tt .. none of my muscles are out of place so thats why a full is not needed.. a am getting lipo on abdominal also so ill be able to get more definition later which I already habe some under.. I can feel muscles ..it.feels hard . He Did say a . lift would be good but I Don't want the scar goin down and also in person yea im a little sag i can almost hold pencil but not quite .. ill see ..I can also add later but I just wanna look more natural and so does my husband so its what I am going with for now. . . Thanks
January 10, 2014
No I didn't. .. but.. I just no he was good from 2 other friends and his years of experience 20+ did read reviews also and felt comfortable and what he said made sense and fit my needs.. sooo im set to go at this point so no use building up anxieties and 2nd thoughts.. but thanks for your concerns.
I by no means want to be a bikini modle lol ill never be tiny I just want to look better and feel more confident in my clothes . I know I also got 10 more lbs I want to drop but have platued at for last month but still will continue to keep in shape and healthy just need this little boost in my confidence! :)
Thanks!!
January 10, 2014
I had friends refer me to 2 different ps and they both told me I needed something completely different. I interviewed 5 plastic surgeons and 3 general surgeons. I needed a general for hernia repair. Even my general surgeons told me different things. I told them what I wanted and I wanted to have the "housewife" look, lol.
January 10, 2014
Lol well I.hope it all worked out for.you ! and I also hope everything does.with mine as well . Dont see myself coming out worse so I think ill be happy and will continue to work on details and last bit of weight after I heal.. just been hard going up and down ever since my last child seems i can't get below 140 no matter what I loose fat everywhere but the area I want.. well I . loose . inches but not past a point. . Having my.last child put.my easy weight loss days to.a stop for . some reason guys im moy one of the lucky ones..never used to have this problem and could loose the problem areas pretty quick amd weight... also the skin got worse too so left me feeling whats the . point ! I know its.not as bad as.some but not diggin it !;)
January 10, 2014
I do not want to scare you or be mean to you, I just want to warn you on what has been happening on here just the past few days. Look up mini tt on here. I was going to get a mini, but after all the research I did I thought the full was good. I got a full tummy tuck and I am a size 0.
January 10, 2014
Also, I really think my friends would not say that they were disappointed with their doctor, because I don't think they want to admit it to themselves or their husband. I can just tell the way they act, they are not truly happy. I had several friends refer me to a doctor, but they they were not getting all the surgeries that I was getting. I also found out through an attorney that the ps was in litigation in several cases that were not public because he was settling out of court, so it will never be public, I just happened to run into the right person at the right time. I do not want to crush your dreams. I just want you to be happy and not waste your money or go through all of this.
January 10, 2014
Well thank you.. I just no I don't have loose skin or muscle separation upper tummy only fat there so a full is not needed im fine with my upper stomach besides the layer of fat over my muscles which is why lipo is being done.. My lower is where im unhappy with.. my dreams wont be crushed because im not totally unhappy with myself lol.. were all different ..again I am fine with what I am getting.. I appreciate you advise but sorry im set to go so I wont be changing any major plans. . And im glad to here yours worked out for you . Also I wanna even at lowest weight at 115 with no kids I was a size 5/6 jeans. . Ide never look right as a 0 .. ide be my 9 year Olds size who is tall skinny type .. I guess the people u know were looking to come out looking different I am looking for a little help with What I already have. But any ways im not scared but it is a little annoying to keep hearing someone go on about my choice.. thanks agein for advise but its nothing im worried about.
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January 10, 2014
Thank you for starting your story on RealSelf! I used to live in E. Lansing and had my initial rhinoplasty done by a different doctor in Dr. Colony's office (eons ago!). I know Dr. C. has been practicing a LONG time. :)
Here's a list of supplies you might want to cross-reference with what you already have.
It sounds like you're at peace with your decision and I hope all goes super well for you. Please keep us posted!
Here's a list of supplies you might want to cross-reference with what you already have.
It sounds like you're at peace with your decision and I hope all goes super well for you. Please keep us posted!
January 10, 2014
Awesome thank you for your information! I definitely will check it out Angiemcc!
January 10, 2014
Also yes I am pretty comfortable with rhe doctor's choice it was well for the most part I think everyone gets a.little nervous.
Thought blogging might help time go fast and help with anxieties I might get :)
January 11, 2014
Hi. Wishing you best of luck with your surgery! Had similar procedures done 5 weeks ago and am so please with results.
Though I agree with Mommy711 (it's important to have a 2nd, 3rd opinion. Even when PS is highly recommended), I'd advise following the doctor medical recommendation for plastic surgery. If a medical professional thinks a mini-tummy tuck is best after examining you; I recommend you follow his advise. Everyone's body is different and doctors are trained to do what's best for the patient.
Do your own homework and trust your gut. :-) keep us posted on your progress
January 11, 2014
Thank you I will and I did agree with that part but I honestly was limited on time I have away with my daughter in school and also limited to only two days I could go and I live over a hr away from major city so to speak. . I honestly felt good with him and I am going with my gut .. just hope no regrets in the end .. honestly you can research and see lot of doctors and still face all the same risks because like she said cases are settled out if court a lot and all doctors can have bad judgment calls from time to time and mistakes.. I feel all p.s or any surgery has its risk by anyone.. I think it does help if you find a more exspienced p.s for sure since they have been around awhile with much practice and have delt with more verity of patients and are still around and not shut down For a reason .. so guess i kinda went with that and the results of people I saw in person who had similar stuff done that i know ..But yes I wish I could of seen at least one more p.s just to say I had 2nd opinion and be sure with no 2nd guess in my mind. :) did you post your story here also dontb?
January 13, 2014
Can I ask how many ccs aug u went for? And what size you were before? Im .hoping to be a D and im a b nowa days breastfeeding I was a dd and even e! I think d would be more then enough for my frame.. doc says im a athletic frame so it would be good yield there for me. I asked on your blog also ;) your results are great btw!!
January 13, 2014
Wad a 34c and now 34D. I have 200cc's put in. The BL required that he remove quite a bit of skin. I'm quite happy with my new size but did question if I should have gotten DDs or Es. Not going to revise anything but just wonder... I feel like my body could handle slightly larger breast.
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