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A transformation from the outside...IN! Definitely WORTH IT! :) - Exton, PA
UPDATED FROM mamas4boys
Hi ladies! So I haven't been on here in a LONG...
WORTH IT$7,000
Hi ladies! So I haven't been on here in a LONG time! Raising 4 little boys just has taken up every ounce of my time! But I wanted to post an update & let you all see my recovery this far out.
I am almost 7 months post op from my Tummy Tuck & 4 1/2 months post op from my Breast Lift/Revision.
I still swell a little bit after I work out in my tummy but I know that will eventually go away. My incisions from my breast lift are still red at times and I've had a few instances where part of it opened up a little bit (like a little cyst or something). My PS thinks for whatever reason, my body is just not breaking down the sutures internally. So occasionally they have gotten infected. Nothing major, just need neosporin & a bandaid but it's still annoying. Hopefully that doesn't continue.
Other than that, all is well. My TT scar has faded some, but is still noticeable. I only use BioOil on occasion, when I can remember to massage it.
I still have some numbness near my scar in spots, even near my belly button & its still kinda hard in a way too. I really need to massage my belly more, it's supposed to help break up that scar tissue!
I feel amazing & it still was the best thing I could've done for myself! :)
I am almost 7 months post op from my Tummy Tuck & 4 1/2 months post op from my Breast Lift/Revision.
I still swell a little bit after I work out in my tummy but I know that will eventually go away. My incisions from my breast lift are still red at times and I've had a few instances where part of it opened up a little bit (like a little cyst or something). My PS thinks for whatever reason, my body is just not breaking down the sutures internally. So occasionally they have gotten infected. Nothing major, just need neosporin & a bandaid but it's still annoying. Hopefully that doesn't continue.
Other than that, all is well. My TT scar has faded some, but is still noticeable. I only use BioOil on occasion, when I can remember to massage it.
I still have some numbness near my scar in spots, even near my belly button & its still kinda hard in a way too. I really need to massage my belly more, it's supposed to help break up that scar tissue!
I feel amazing & it still was the best thing I could've done for myself! :)
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Replies (3)
September 23, 2011
Hi, mamas4boys,
looking at your pics, you look amazing. I've got 2 kids and am planning to do a TT after my third pregnancy. I'm also considering a breast lift, with or without augmentation. I need your advice - You say that you're a runner. Do your "bigger boobies" get in the way when you run? I've heard some girls complain about that. I'd really like to continue running after the procedure, but I don't want to feel sore or as if something is "dragging me down". What is your opinion?
I hope your belly heals nicely & thanks for your answer,
Katja
looking at your pics, you look amazing. I've got 2 kids and am planning to do a TT after my third pregnancy. I'm also considering a breast lift, with or without augmentation. I need your advice - You say that you're a runner. Do your "bigger boobies" get in the way when you run? I've heard some girls complain about that. I'd really like to continue running after the procedure, but I don't want to feel sore or as if something is "dragging me down". What is your opinion?
I hope your belly heals nicely & thanks for your answer,
Katja
September 23, 2011
Hi KatjaA- thank you :) As for a lift and possible BA....depending on the size of your breasts now, I always think a BA compliments a BL really nicely. I just love the way the implant shapes your best into more of a rounder fuller shape! So I do reccomend that!
As for running...they don't get in my way at all! In fact, within a few short weeks, it felt like I always had boobies this size! It's strange, but true. They become a part of you :)
I have AMAZING sports bra's that literally hold these suckers down and they don't move at all! It's by "Moving Comfort" and I bought mine off of Amazon.com which were cheaper then buying off the actual Moving Comfort website. They have a back closure, adjustable thicker straps, racerback and individual cups so you don't get that uniboob thing :)
Let me see if I can find my invoice to tell you the exact style. I've been working out for years and this is by far the BEST sports bra ever! I only have 2 but that's all I really need. They seem super durable, I just don't use Fabric softener or dry them!
Hope this helps!
As for running...they don't get in my way at all! In fact, within a few short weeks, it felt like I always had boobies this size! It's strange, but true. They become a part of you :)
I have AMAZING sports bra's that literally hold these suckers down and they don't move at all! It's by "Moving Comfort" and I bought mine off of Amazon.com which were cheaper then buying off the actual Moving Comfort website. They have a back closure, adjustable thicker straps, racerback and individual cups so you don't get that uniboob thing :)
Let me see if I can find my invoice to tell you the exact style. I've been working out for years and this is by far the BEST sports bra ever! I only have 2 but that's all I really need. They seem super durable, I just don't use Fabric softener or dry them!
Hope this helps!
September 23, 2011
Just looked it up...its called "Moving Comfort Juno Bra". Juno is the style. :)
September 23, 2011
You look wonderful! This makes me even more excited. I have a question. Why did you wait 3 months before working on your breast? Was that suggested by your PS?
September 23, 2011
Aww thank you Selah! Well the only reason why I waited to have my breasts redone was because the surgery center where my PS operates, only allows a max time of 4hrs per surgery. I could've went to the hospital and had both done but the price would've been much higher. So I opted to do them separately. And it was actually 8 wks post op from my TT I think, that I got my boobies done! It was just when I felt like I could handle another surgery! It was nice to heal one part of my body at a time though, especially since I have 4 little boys and only my husband to help me. I had no option of resting or having "healing time". So it just worked for me :)
UPDATED FROM mamas4boys
3 months post op!! Can't believe I'm...
3 months post op!!
Can't believe I'm finally here, it seems like forever ago that I got my TT. But I have to say, its the best thing (aside from getting my boobies done) that I've EVER done for myself!
My scar is doing ok...hasn't really lightened up any. The redness is going away I think though. My dog ears have really changed since I last updated here a month ago. They're starting to smooth out more, not completely gone on the right side, but better!
I just wish the scars would LIGHTEN! I'm not diligent with scar treatments, bc I'm a pretty busy mama, but I try to put my Scar Away Silicone gel stuff on it at nighttime when I remember.
I do have quite a bit of numbness below my belly button towards my scar. But it doesn't bother me much.
Other than that...now I just need to start sculpting these abs!! :)
Oh and I'm finally in a BIKINI!!! That is just an amazing accomplishment in itself! :)
Can't believe I'm finally here, it seems like forever ago that I got my TT. But I have to say, its the best thing (aside from getting my boobies done) that I've EVER done for myself!
My scar is doing ok...hasn't really lightened up any. The redness is going away I think though. My dog ears have really changed since I last updated here a month ago. They're starting to smooth out more, not completely gone on the right side, but better!
I just wish the scars would LIGHTEN! I'm not diligent with scar treatments, bc I'm a pretty busy mama, but I try to put my Scar Away Silicone gel stuff on it at nighttime when I remember.
I do have quite a bit of numbness below my belly button towards my scar. But it doesn't bother me much.
Other than that...now I just need to start sculpting these abs!! :)
Oh and I'm finally in a BIKINI!!! That is just an amazing accomplishment in itself! :)
Replies (5)
June 6, 2011
OMG are you serious with those pics....Gorgeous!!!!!
June 6, 2011
And hey where is that suit from...love it!
June 6, 2011
Ahhh VS!!! It's the Forever Sexy push up ( I took out the padding) ;) hard to see the detail in the pics but the fabric twists at the breasts and the bottoms are a foldover scoop bottom! I got 2 others from there too! One is the Liya Push up halter (again, had to take out the padding) in a white multi-colored stripe with turquoise bottoms! Which for me, the ruched wide scoop bottom didn't come up high enough to cover my horizontal scar, so I had to return it & order the hipster bottoms, so maybe they will work better. We'll see. I don't care about my hip scar or obviously vertical scar you can see, but I don't want the WHOLE thing showing! God it feels good to be able to wear a bikini! :) p.s. I sent you a msg via FB about getting together!!
June 6, 2011
You look amazing in that bathing suit! I can't believe its 3 months for you already! How are you feeling? Is your tummy still numb or no? Can you start ab work now? I am two months out and still swelling in the upper abs and still numb... its frustrating!
June 6, 2011
Aww thank you! I know, 3 months went fast! I feel awesome, like I never had a TT honestly. Although when I press on my lower abs near my scar, its still numb, so that reminds me :) Honestly, I started working out again like 4-5 wks after my TT, and I do more core workouts than actual crunches. Plus in my cardio, I'm either running hills or doing moves that target my core, so its much easier on my tummy. I feel I get better results that way, plus i hate crunches! I do have swelling from time to time, but I don't really notice it much. But its all normal! :) Glad you're feeling well!
June 6, 2011
You look absolutely perfect! Wow that is great that you were able to start core workouts at 4-5 weeks! You do have amazing results... YOu and Bridg both look so perfect... I could only wish to have the tummy of either one of you once I can start doing core work again.. .My PS told me I couldn't do any core work until 4 months... its killing me!
June 6, 2011
You're sweet, thank you! In general honestly, TT's will just have better results with the less body fat & more physically fit you are! It's a win-win! Every PS says something different, but if you had major abdominal separation, then that's probably why he's making you wait! Hang in there, you'll be back at it before you know it! :)
June 6, 2011
Ok so what size did you order bc we are the same I think...32DD! I can't do the scoop too funnt I just ordered the Liya binkini but have to return it way too boob haha I know you will disagree!! No top was too small and scoop showed to much of my arse ugh! But I will say the adjustable hipsters are my ultra fav! Thats what I wore before I had Cole. Hey are you an XS in the bottoms bc I have two pair that dont fit anymore. I sadly moved up to a SM wah wah :( Thats ok tho but they are puple & green. LMk and I'll bring them w/ me when we meet up YAY!! But if you are grossed out by the idea then just say the word haha. Ok and I am going to text you soon.
June 6, 2011
hey!! i ordered a medium in both the halter and the bandeau one! the black bottoms are a small and fit perfectly but it really all depends on the style bottom. I ordered a small in the adjustable hipster too, so hopefully that fits! I could try on the xs, it doesnt freak me out ;0 if you were a stranger, it would though. I think I've gotten a pretty good idea that you're clean and normal! lol so thank you! yes i am a fulllll 32DD! prob need bigger but VS doesnt make any larger in our bandwidth. i like filling out well though! btw you can never have too much boob! you paid how much for those girls?? show it off mama! ;0 (you knew i'd say that, didnt you!?) and wah wah you poor baby, wearing a small? how do you live w/ yourself!? lol yes just text me woman!! or call....whichever :)
June 19, 2011
One word amazing.. Ur such an insperation :) im going in for breast aug in nine weeks and hope to have a tummy tuck maybe next year.. All the best and congrats
June 19, 2011
Aww thank you!! That was very sweet! Congrats to you on the upcoming surgery! I'm sure it will go well and you'll look and feel incredible! :)
UPDATED FROM mamas4boys
8 weeks post op!!! I've started running...
8 weeks post op!!!
I've started running again & working out! I actually started 2 weeks ago but this past week I working out harder. Randomly, but whenever I can go for a run or do a workout video I will! These little boys leave no time for letting mommy do anything! ugh! lol
I even started doing some ab exercises and it felt great! No crunches really, just more pilates inspired things to strengthen my core! Plus running hills works your abs great too!
I'm waiting on my Kelo-cote, to start that on my scar. Otherwise I just try to put BioOil on it from time to time, but sometimes i forget.
There is a dark little mark at the top of my vertical scar, which my PS will have to remove. It's actually a left over spot from where the top of my belly piercing was! Eww! So it may make my vertical a little bit longer, but even when looking at my 6 wk pics, my scar has gotten LESS red! So that's fantastic! I think it will fade nicely with time!
Hope all of you are feeling well & recovering beautifully!!
I've started running again & working out! I actually started 2 weeks ago but this past week I working out harder. Randomly, but whenever I can go for a run or do a workout video I will! These little boys leave no time for letting mommy do anything! ugh! lol
I even started doing some ab exercises and it felt great! No crunches really, just more pilates inspired things to strengthen my core! Plus running hills works your abs great too!
I'm waiting on my Kelo-cote, to start that on my scar. Otherwise I just try to put BioOil on it from time to time, but sometimes i forget.
There is a dark little mark at the top of my vertical scar, which my PS will have to remove. It's actually a left over spot from where the top of my belly piercing was! Eww! So it may make my vertical a little bit longer, but even when looking at my 6 wk pics, my scar has gotten LESS red! So that's fantastic! I think it will fade nicely with time!
Hope all of you are feeling well & recovering beautifully!!
Replies (5)
April 29, 2011
Ok excuse me miss but you look Fan-tastic!!!!! Did you get your Kelo-cote yet? Just got mine today. Im praying this crap works! You will have to let me know about that other scar stuff too. Did you check out my 10 min ab workout on demand? I love it :) Hope you are having a good day Sho!!
May 4, 2011
aww just saw this....thank you mama! :) What's the name of the ab workout? I don't think you ever told me! I wrote you back on facebook by the way! xo
May 3, 2011
I got my kelocote so i am going to use that during the day and the silicone sheets at night. We will see what happens.
May 10, 2011
Um only 3 more days for you!! So exciting :) Hope you had a great Mother's day! I spent mine at work for 12 freaking hours..yea fun!! We need to catch up..xoxo
May 11, 2011
I knowwwwww! Yay!! A little nervous and worried but how could you not be!? But I know I'm in good hands and hopefully I recover well! He will prob take me up 50cc's or more, so the range is 400-450. I'm at 350 I think now!? So he'll just see what it looks like on the table and judge from there! :)
So how are you?? How are u liking the kelocote? I've been using it twice a day(minus a day or two that I wasn't as diligent) and I don't see any improvement. I think it's been like 2 wks. Well somedays it's lighter and then others it's redder!? Weird. Still have that lil dog ear on my right hip. Hate it! I hate waiting for it to smooth out, even more! Lol
Ok well write me here or on Facebook. Let's catch up! I wrote u back like a week ago I think! Not sure if u ever got my reply? We need to get together!! Xoxox
So how are you?? How are u liking the kelocote? I've been using it twice a day(minus a day or two that I wasn't as diligent) and I don't see any improvement. I think it's been like 2 wks. Well somedays it's lighter and then others it's redder!? Weird. Still have that lil dog ear on my right hip. Hate it! I hate waiting for it to smooth out, even more! Lol
Ok well write me here or on Facebook. Let's catch up! I wrote u back like a week ago I think! Not sure if u ever got my reply? We need to get together!! Xoxox
May 11, 2011
mamas- I am out of the loop. Are you getting your breasts redone? I am thinking about getting mine done in a year at 350 cc
May 11, 2011
lol sorry mommy41- Yes I'm getting my boobies redone! I should've gotten a lift the 1st time but opted out of it bc I was worried about the scarring. In hindsight it was dumb and scars fade, bc now I still have so much stretched skin! And I'm going up a size too! :) And cc's really impact each person differently! It all depends on how the implant sits in your body. So 350 could give you a C cup , while 350 gave me a D cup! Its crazy. lol but good for you!
May 12, 2011
I think you look good. Why do they have to redo them. I was told that I needed a lift if I were to get it done but I am not sure if I want more scars. I am a small C and want to be a D so I guess 350 would give me that. Good luck with your revision. I hope they aren't charging you for it. That would stink.
May 12, 2011
Lol the pics that were posted of my boobs were after I had them done! A lot has changed since having my 4th son! I absolutely need a lift, I have lots of extra skin! And it was my choice to get preggo after I got them and my choice to not get a lift, so of course I have to pay for this surgery! It's not my surgeons fault! And honestly, the scars from the lift will fade! It's the stretched skin and dropping that I just can't live with! Lol so do yourself a favor and get the lift. Only you see the scars anyway!
I had a dog ear removed. No biggie at all! Kind of weird to be awake and watching them cut a huge chunk of skin off, but i didn't feel a thing :) So happy to have that thing GONE!!!