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“Mommy Makeover on September 20th ”
Steff C
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Spent: $14,000 in Georgia
Spent: $14,000 in Georgia
I'm scheduled for the 20th and scared. I have four little kiddos all 7 and under. I honestly just wanted a breast augmentation, but due to muscle separation and several hernias (due to pregnancy) ive been advised this would be a good time to take care of the issues before they get worse. Plus i have some help set up for at least the first 3 weeks...I known won't get another chance. Im in great shape and weigh about 122, just have a loose pile of skin and small lovely hernias...not to mention a not so cute belly button. It doesn't look like there is enough skin to completely remove my current belly button. I'm worried about the scar and the scar of my old button??? Anyone have this issue? Seems like in will hv a mutant button....ha. From all I have read it seems like people really aren't feeling like themselves for at least 6 weeks? That's gonna be tough for me to pull off. Anyone feel better sooner you have met or read about? Thanks everyone!!!!
Updated on 6 Nov 2011:
Just added more pics. At 6 weeks I am really starting to feel normal and strong again. I still have some swelling, but I'm grateful I can fit back into almost all my clothes. I still have some muscle soreness from the TT muscle repair...mainly above my belly button area, but it is nothing compared to early on. I did get back to the gym and made the mistake of trying to do a kickboxing class. Even though I took it easy, I don't think I'm quite ready for it. I think I'll stick to walking a bit longer. I had my 6 week appt this past week and won't see the doc again until 6 month. He gave me more tape to wear through the end of the year...I believe it's the special gel strips that look like Scotch tape. That's about it! I'm back to full swing with work, kids, and more. I'm so thankful for this site and all of you lovely ladies!!!!!
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Hi there! You do have your hands full, but if this is your one opportunity, I say go for it. You need to get those hernias fixed anyway!
I've read hundreds of reviews, and most women seem to be back to work and doing normal (but not especially active) things by two to three weeks. You'll still be swollen, tired and somewhat sore after that, but you should be able to function.
Help for the first 3 weeks is great! Take it and run with it, girl!
Yes, some PS do boot you after a few hours. I was lucky that mine was paired with a hysterectomy so I was in hospital for 3 days.
Can't wait to hear how it all went and see photos :)
How are you feeling today? I can barely walk to te bathroom but surgery was just yesterday. I keep telling myself if I can get throgh the weekend things will definitely be looking up. Sound like 5+ days makes a big difference?
I am curious about when you started scar therapy. I think you used a little of everything like silicone strips, paper tape, Bio Oil, Scar Esthetique. Did you do this all at once or introduce different treatments over a period of time as your scar really looks good!
Esthetique- the Bio Oil is greasy so I use that if I'm putting on sweats after and Bio Esthetique is a non-greasy lotion so I use that if I'm getting dressed and going out. Every now and then I'll put paper tape on as my doc said the compression from that helps the healing and I leave that on for 3 days or so as I can leave it on in the shower. It all seems to help but the silicone strips are where I notice the most difference. Am expecting the scar will probably darken before it fades but I know that's just part of the process so I can deal with that. I did try Scar Guard a couple of times but found it just peels off under my clothes and wouldn't recommend it. Good luck to you! You are already looking great so am sure when you are healed you will be a total hot mama! :)
I do a second round of scar massage right before bed and usually again when I first wake up unless I am getting in the shower immediately. Hope that helps!