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Surgery Scheduled! Counting Down! - Hinsdale, IL

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The surgery date is just around the corner... 10...

anginmichMarch 20, 2013
WORTH IT$14,000

The surgery date is just around the corner... 10 days and counting. This is something I've wanted for a very long time!


I had my first child at 16 - prior to that I was physically fit (ran distance in track) but the toll on my body was life changing to say the least. My daughter was born at a whopping 9lbs 12 oz and I went from 115 to 184lbs during that pregnancy. Since then I've had 3 other kids, each an additional blessing in my life, but also an additional sacrifice of my figure and confidence. I'm now 35 and can only vaguely remember wearing a bathing suit the summer before my first child.. 20 years ago!


I'm feeling so many different emotions - elated, excited, nervous, scared...
I've done so much research and seen more boobies in the last couple of months than I've seen in my entire life! I've looked at silicone vs saline, different incisions and submuscular vs subglandular. I've even watched videos of actual TT procedures. I've talked to other girls to find out what to expect, but in reality, I don't think I will ever be able to get ALL the answers and have to be willing to leave some of it to the unknown... for 10 more days at least!


I can't wait to be on the other side of this, working through recovery and able to share my experiences with the girls on here that are wondering and feeling the same things I have. I will post pictures of the before and after and details on the process as I go!

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Demetrios Katsaros

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Never too late
March 22, 2013
looking forward to following your journey. Are you going to post pics?
anginmich
March 22, 2013
I definitely will! For me, seeing the before and after pictures helped a lot. I was always looking for the "before" that somewhat resembled mine so I would have a comparison and get some idea as to what kind of results I could expect. And being the private person that I am when it comes to exposing myself, I feel that posting the pictures will be another step (and accomplishment) in the healing process!
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Angie_M
March 22, 2013

Thanks so much for starting your story! Your excitement is infectious and I truly hope you get the results you want and deserve. Here's a list of supplies for recovery that you might want to check out.

Please keep us posted!

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Mommy2Two
March 23, 2013
Doing my MM 4/11, looking forward to following yours!
anginmich
March 30, 2013
So, you are about a week a half away - getting excited???
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Mommy2Two
March 30, 2013
Yes, but oh so anxious! I just want to be on the other side already so the worst part will be over. Good luck tomorrow, can't wait to hear how it goes!
anginmich
April 1, 2013
It went well. So far the only advice I have is to make sure you have someone around to help you, its difficult to get up & down. I thought I wouldn't even be able to move my arms because of the BA, but that part is fine. Its just my stomach that hurts. Good luck - just 10 more days to go! ;)
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Mommy2Two
April 1, 2013
My BFF is coming for a few days to help. Didn't want to overwhelm hubby who will also be watching our 8 year old. I'm glad she will be here. I'm just scared of the first few days. Did you get a toilet seat riser? I did. Just wondering how much it helps.
anginmich
April 1, 2013
I was terrified too, probably read too much, but its not as horrible as it sounds. Yes, you're gonna be sore and its difficult to get around, but its manageable. The toilet seat riser is actually a great idea, one I hadn't thought of. Each time I've used the restroom I wished the seat wasn't so low. You will be glad you have it. If you have any questions, feel free to private message me and I'll give you my email address and phone number.
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Mommy2Two
April 1, 2013
Thank you!
anginmich
April 4, 2013
A week left.. doing the countdown?
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Mommy2Two
April 4, 2013
YES!! I was just thinking that this time next week I will be just getting out of surgery. Scary, but I am excited. I want to be on the other side so I can stop worrying about how surgery is going to go. I just want to get it done already. Did you end up taking before and after pics? Would love to see them! Hope all went well at your post op today.
anginmich
April 5, 2013
I do have pictures that I'm dying to share, bcuz I'm so pleased with the results, but can't upload them from my phone. Will have to get to a computer. Keep me posted on your journey!
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Mommy2Two
April 5, 2013
Did you get my PM?
RJSMom
March 26, 2013
Best of luck in the upcoming days and those to follow. Look forward to hearing the rest of your journey. Try to share your before pics. :)
anginmich
March 26, 2013
Thank you. I will be taking pictures the day before surgery!
UPDATED FROM anginmich
1 day pre

Tomorrow is the day! I'm excited and nervous but...

anginmichMarch 29, 2013
Tomorrow is the day! I'm excited and nervous but SOOO ready! I'm taking my final pre-op pictures for posting tomorrow morning and hope to be able to provide some updates within a few days.. depending on how I'm feeling.

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UPDATED FROM anginmich
Day of treatment

Just finished surgery. Making the 2.5 hr drive...

anginmichMarch 30, 2013
Just finished surgery. Making the 2.5 hr drive home. Am pleased with the results, just a little sore. Am trying to add this photo, but having trouble.

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RJSMom
April 1, 2013
Glad everything went well. Can't wait to see the pics. Now its time to rest and heal!
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