3 month anniversary from MM - new pix!
I've wanted my stomach to be flat and toned again...
I've wanted my stomach to be flat and toned again for a long time. My first child was born in September 2004 via c-section. I've had 2 more babies since then, both c-sections, in 2006 and in 2009. I had a tubal ligation with my last child so there are no concerns over getting pregnant again.
Three years ago I vowed to get in the best shape of my life by age 40. My 40th birthday is in May of this year. I am in great shape now except for my stomach. Due to breastfeeding my breasts are also MIA. After a truly heartfelt discussion with my sweet husband I have decided on a Mommy Makeover. He fully supports me and has even helped me research. He's the one who found Real Self. He's also going to the consultations with me as his work schedule allows. He's awesome!
I am fortunate to have a lot of support from my husband, family, and close friends. I'm excited to start meeting surgeons. I have 4 consultations over the next 2 weeks starting tomorrow. I want to be sure I pick the best surgeon that I can and that's why I have arranged so many consultations. I am also fortunate to have a friend who just had a tummy tuck who also works with plastic surgeons (she's a nurse practitioner) who has given me a lot of input. My mother-in-law and sister-in-law have both had many cosmetic surgeries so they've given me a lot of advice as well.
I'm excited to share my journey. My plan is to have the makeover by the end of February so that I have enough time to heal before my big 40th birthday bash at the end of May. I live in south Florida so I'm also looking forward to my first summer of not feeling overwhelmed by bathing suit & beach season. I might just live in my bathing suit this year rather than hiding behind my cover-up. Yay!
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I've had 2 consultations this week. I knew by the...
Today's consultation went so well that if I had to choose a surgeon right now, I'd choose him. He put his priorities right in line with mine and he listened to me. He offered his best plan based on my own personal concerns/desires and that was awesome. I asked him, "if I was your daughter, knowing what you know about me, what would you do?" I super liked his answer and his reasons for his answer. My husband was very pleased with him too. His price was also about $3000 less than the first surgeon. Even though price isn't going to be my determining factor unless I like 2 surgeons equally, I was surprised to see that much of a difference.
Do your homework, ladies. Both of these surgeons have advanced credentials and have received numerous positive reviews. Their work is so beautiful, each of them. However, one is much more on my preferred approach than the other. I don't trust the first guy, but I do trust the 2nd one. I have 2 more consultations to go to. They are both next week. I'll update after I see them. I hope to have my final decision on which surgeon I'll choose by the end of next week so I can move from there to testing and then finally to day of surgery. I'm still aiming for my MM to be at the end of February.
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You're smart to do your homework! And that question about being his daughter is brilliant! What other questions do you recommend asking your prospective mommy makeover surgeon?
I've had three consultations over the last 2 weeks...
I've decided on saline implants underneath the muscle. I tried on a sizing bra today and I think I love what 400-450cc looks like on me. I had a lot of fun with that part. The nurse and I were like "Yes, that's the one!" when we got to the 450, but then she reminded me that my breast tissue will be on top so that's why I think I'll go with 400 so there's room for my own tissue on top without looking too big. I'm not sure how to describe that.
So, here we go. I have a lot of tests I have to do pre-op -- a mammogram, EKG, and complete blood screen. I'm not looking forward to any of that, but I understand why it's necessary.
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