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Mommy Make-Over (Tummy Tuck, Lipo, and Breast Lift (No Implants) - Minneapolis, MN
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Had my first consultation on Thursday, 7/18/2013...
$14,500
Had my first consultation on Thursday, 7/18/2013 at the Edina Plastic Surgery Center. I've had two close friends have procedures there and the center has many impressive credentials. Dr. Leigh was very friendly, had a nice sense of humor- he was approachable (I felt comfortable asking all of my very personal questions), yet absolutely professional.
I am a mother of 3 (a 6 year old and infant twins). I am 5'9 and 165 lbs. I gained 60+ lbs with each pregnancy. I carried the twins to 38 weeks. Surprisingly, I am now in the best shape of my life sans the loose skin on my tummy and less then perky, deflated breasts. My family is vehemently opposed to cosmetic surgery, so I'm doing this on my own (my husband is supportive, not my mom, whom I am extremely close to, certain friends, etc).
I am just not ready to say good-bye to feeling 'normal' and good. 60lbs in my belly created three beautiful children and I'm very blessed. I'm also thrilled to be able (in the near future) to be confident in a bikini.
I am a mother of 3 (a 6 year old and infant twins). I am 5'9 and 165 lbs. I gained 60+ lbs with each pregnancy. I carried the twins to 38 weeks. Surprisingly, I am now in the best shape of my life sans the loose skin on my tummy and less then perky, deflated breasts. My family is vehemently opposed to cosmetic surgery, so I'm doing this on my own (my husband is supportive, not my mom, whom I am extremely close to, certain friends, etc).
I am just not ready to say good-bye to feeling 'normal' and good. 60lbs in my belly created three beautiful children and I'm very blessed. I'm also thrilled to be able (in the near future) to be confident in a bikini.
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UPDATED FROM mommamiaof3
15 days pre
Before Pics of Tummy
Others' stories helped me make this decision; I hope my less than glamorous, but honest photos will help some else as well.
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July 22, 2013
You deserve this and I'm glad you're strong enough to go after your dream even though your mom doesn't support it. Having your husband's support means so much I bet! Will he be home to help you with the little ones post-op?
July 24, 2013
Thank you! My husband will be there, however I have arranged for two close friends to help me. One of which's mother just had a full Mommy Make Over and so she's a pro with the aftercare. She was just teasing me about those glamorous TT drains (lol). I said, hey- I'll deal with a drain for a week if it means a speedy and complication-free recovery :)
July 22, 2013
I am 5 weeks po tt/augmentation and already look amazing in my new bikini! My mother also disagreed but after all the hard work recovering I think she sees I earned it! You have to remember your body needs time to heal and w 3 kids(like me) its tough to sit back and do nothing. I'm not sure about your surgeon but I went to ness plastic surgery in Plymouth. He has many awards for top dr in the Minneapolis/st Paul area and central mn. Best wishes!
July 24, 2013
Thank you! 5 weeks! Awesome. This is all very fresh and new for you, too then! At what point did you feel like you could walk around the house? I am assuming that the first three days will be devastating- hanging out in bed (?) but I am wondering when, post-op I will be able to, say make a light meal for myself in the kitchen? Mix a bottle for a little one? I know that I will be sore and in some major discomfort for a while, but I don't know how 'non-functional' I will be and for how long... :\
July 24, 2013
I was moving around the next day a little bit here and there. You can make a bottle and do the little stuff a day or two later but sit on a chair when you do it. I couldn't stand straight for 7 days! I think that's even early!! I was completely torn about not being able to be 'mom'. I also have three little ones. I didn't hold my baby for 4 weeks but my husband would put him on my lap. Get out of the house and go for a walk. I felt stuck in my house with this drain sucking blood out of me and 100% regretted my surgery. It mentally drained me. Now I feel great and look great and am so happy I did it! You need to remember you won't heal overnight! Surround yourself w supportive people and my number one mistake was looking online:) I had a seroma which is common and googled it only to find horror stories. My seroma is gone and at 5 weeks my bikini looks fabulous! The recovery is tough but you will get through it. Remember that it will pass and you will love your end result! Good luck!
July 24, 2013
That is great advice- I tend to get active too soon and set myself back. I am really going to try and take it easy. I have infant twins and am nervous about the recovery. I do have a ton of support, however it is hard to depend on others when you're used to being independent! I have resigned to the fact that I am going to have a very messy house for a long while as vacuuming is not a part of the recovery process! Lol
UPDATED FROM mommamiaof3
12 days pre
Pre-Op (Check!) Payment Complete (Check!)
I'm officially without a lot less money :) You only live once though and I am SO excited to feel good at 31. I am so anxious I am eating everything in site; I need to knock that off as it won't help me in the long run. I keep thinking that I should start eating super clean now, then think, the doc is just going to suction it out anyway (lol). This of course is an unhealthy mentality.
I had my pre-op appointment today. I felt a little bit as though my primary physician, *not* associated with Dr. Leigh, was a bit judgmental. She even went so far as to ask how much I was spending on the procedure. I'm going to be optimistic and pretend that she was inquiring for personal reasons... perhaps we'll see her before and after on real self.com next ;)
Less than two weeks to go! I am excited. I have arranged for two close friends to come live with me the week following the procedure. My husband works long hours and I don't want to stress him out... plus, my girlfriends are more fun to lounge around with, snack, and watch bad tv series with. I'm hoping to scope out Game of Thrones and Justified, attempting to avoid thoughts of swollen stitches!
I'm wondering if I should leave my recliner downstairs in the family room or carry into my bedroom for sleeping at night? Recommendations?
I had my pre-op appointment today. I felt a little bit as though my primary physician, *not* associated with Dr. Leigh, was a bit judgmental. She even went so far as to ask how much I was spending on the procedure. I'm going to be optimistic and pretend that she was inquiring for personal reasons... perhaps we'll see her before and after on real self.com next ;)
Less than two weeks to go! I am excited. I have arranged for two close friends to come live with me the week following the procedure. My husband works long hours and I don't want to stress him out... plus, my girlfriends are more fun to lounge around with, snack, and watch bad tv series with. I'm hoping to scope out Game of Thrones and Justified, attempting to avoid thoughts of swollen stitches!
I'm wondering if I should leave my recliner downstairs in the family room or carry into my bedroom for sleeping at night? Recommendations?
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July 25, 2013
I had a tummy tuck, breast lift, and lipo on the flank area 3 weeks ago. I am still sleeping in the recliner in the basement. My 8 year has been sleeping on the couch down there to keep me company:) The first 3 days are the worst but after that I was able to move around and do small tasks on my own. I had some wound separation on my right breast so that has set me back a bit, but I still am happy with my results. Don't try to push yourself and be prepared for an emotional breakdown at some point after the surgery. My husband was my only "help" and he was sick of me around day 6, so it's good that you have other people to help you out. Good luck to you!
July 25, 2013
Oddly enough, I am not nervous about the surgery, but am terrified of the recovery. It's good to hear that even with the set back, you are still very happy with your results. I am going to keep reminding myself that even though its going to be rough and there maybe set backs, it's temporary! I am eager to have the procedure and get thru recovery!!!
One of my close friends staying with me after the procedure happens to be a great baker. I text her this morning... "Hey, I got my surgery information packet in the mail today and would you know it, it states that 'to expedite recovery and shorten the recovery process, fresh pannekoekens should be consumed daily!' " lol
I am so grateful to have such good friends; I owe them dearly.
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