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I am scared, nervous as the day quickly approaches...
I am scared, nervous as the day quickly approaches. I met with 3 different ps and each gave me different options. Dr Kovanda is the ps I chose to give over my body to. I have given birth to 3 babies, nursed each baby for a long time, lost 65 pounds, and quit smoking. My breasts have deflated, my abs will never be flat (I had large babies with extra fluid), genetically I gain weight in my arms and they are all stretched out. I am anxious to finally be doing something that feels so selfish yet so deserving at the same time. This year is the first year since getting married and having kids that I have done anything for just me. I ran my first 1/2 marathon in May and now I am giving my body a second chance. I am separated and a single mom to 3 kiddos and what I have learned is that I have to take care of myself first. This is the gift I am giving to ME!
I am worried I have too high of expectations. I say I don't want perfect but that is not true. I finally want to look at my body and see the weight loss and all the hard work. At this point, all I see is the lose skin and stretch marks. It is a personal journey and I feel like this is my second chance. I have been so critical of myself my whole life, sacrificing myself for my family. I feel this mommy makeover is going to be life changing. It's emotional. It's like an onion and there are so many layers.
Okay well this is a site about procedures so enough of the emotional baggage. :-). (I am hoping to loose that too on Monday). Dr Kovanda is essentially turning me into a whole new woman. I am getting an arm lift, breast implants with a crescent lift, tummy tuck and small amount of Lipo on my inner thighs. He doesn't do lipo with his tummy tucks but he said that I probably won't need it with his technique. I have my appointment with them tomorrow to finalize everything. Hoping to get the last of the uneasiness and questions out of the way, so the rest of the week I will be emotionally ready for Monday.
I will post before and after pictures soon. Thank you for reading.
I am worried I have too high of expectations. I say I don't want perfect but that is not true. I finally want to look at my body and see the weight loss and all the hard work. At this point, all I see is the lose skin and stretch marks. It is a personal journey and I feel like this is my second chance. I have been so critical of myself my whole life, sacrificing myself for my family. I feel this mommy makeover is going to be life changing. It's emotional. It's like an onion and there are so many layers.
Okay well this is a site about procedures so enough of the emotional baggage. :-). (I am hoping to loose that too on Monday). Dr Kovanda is essentially turning me into a whole new woman. I am getting an arm lift, breast implants with a crescent lift, tummy tuck and small amount of Lipo on my inner thighs. He doesn't do lipo with his tummy tucks but he said that I probably won't need it with his technique. I have my appointment with them tomorrow to finalize everything. Hoping to get the last of the uneasiness and questions out of the way, so the rest of the week I will be emotionally ready for Monday.
I will post before and after pictures soon. Thank you for reading.
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
3033 Excelsior Blvd., Minneapolis, Minnesota
So far it has been great. They have been patient. Explained in detail. I will be able to answer tomorrow better after my pre operation appointment. I have some questions for the doctor and I am hoping it will relieve some fear.