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7 weeks and 2 days post op! Doing great!
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I am a 38 year old mother of three beautiful...
Bepy38January 8, 2012
WORTH IT$16,800
i am a 38 year old mother of three beautiful children (Madison 15 1/2, Tyler-12 this month, and David 10 months). Tyler is the baby who did on a number on his mom's belly. He went full term and weighed 10 pounds 4 ounces.....I am 5'7 and normally weigh 130 pounds, but I tipped the scale at 202 the morning of his birth. Anyway, enough about that.....The most exciting news to share with you today is about my TT and breast lift with implant exchange that I'm scheduled for at 11 AM on Monday January 16th, 2012....HAPPY NEW YEAR to me!
I will take several before pics and post them ASAP! I have read just about every story on this site, as long as there were pics. So manybof you have helped me tremendously in preparing for my big day....Thank You! The before and after pics have been the most helpful though, so I know what to expect and to what degree. I promise to continue to post pictures as I recover and the scar heals too....I haven't come across many scars after a year or two too see how much they fade and I am really interested to see those. I will be back later today (hopefully) with my before pics :)
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January 11, 2012
Hey there,
Check out SassyMomma's review here. She has some 2 month scar pics. 32w/3 also has an incision photo.
If, after a while, the scar bugs you a lot, you can also look into scar treatment.
May 8, 2015
I was wondering... why you switches from saline to silicone?
May 8, 2015
Oh wow that came out wrong. I was wondering why you decided to switch from saline to silicone?
UPDATED FROM Bepy38
4 days pre
I'm sorry I haven't had a chance to upload any...
Bepy38January 12, 2012
I'm sorry I haven't had a chance to upload any photos yet...I will soon. Not that I'm in a hurry to show everyone the goods in their current state...but for the sake of medicine I will do it ;)
I had my preop today at the hospital. I gave blood (blood count), tinkled in a cup (pregnancy test), was weighed in (for fun I guess). So far everything seems to be a go for Monday. I absolutely cannot wait! This is going to be so great! Right?
I had my preop today at the hospital. I gave blood (blood count), tinkled in a cup (pregnancy test), was weighed in (for fun I guess). So far everything seems to be a go for Monday. I absolutely cannot wait! This is going to be so great! Right?
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January 13, 2012
Wow, your day is going to be here in just a few days!!! I had a baby boy who weighed 10lbs 13oz 24inches and gained 75 pounds...so I know what that can do to your body! Soon enough we will both turn back the hand of time before the big babies did their magic on our bodies!!! Good Luck and Best wishes!!!
January 13, 2012
Thank you so much! I am beside myself excited! It is almost here for both of us! Good luck to you too...I'll be keeping tabs on your journey. I am excited for you and any woman who is blessed with the chance to turn back the clock on their body. It is an amazing feeling to know I won't have to pull my bathing suit bottoms up to my belly button out at the pool this summer! Best wishes to you too! I will keep you posted on my progress. Thanks for reaching out to me. I love this site!
UPDATED FROM Bepy38
3 days pre
So I went to see my PS today....got a last minute...
Bepy38January 13, 2012
So I went to see my PS today....got a last minute phone call to come pick out implants. Ok..You don't have to ask me twice as I am completely obsessed with boobies now! I should probably back and say that back on December 23rd I had my original consultation with Dr. Basu and it was at that time I decided (with his help) to go with a vertical mastopexy, silicone implant exchange (I have saline from Dec 2003) and a tummy tuck.
Anyway, my saline implants are 375cc and my new silicone implants (the ones I chose today) will be anywhere from 550 cc to 650 cc. My PS stated that he will bring several sizes ranging from 550 to 650 cc and he will use what looks the best! He's the expert...as long as I still have my double D's :)
I am so excited and nervous. I can hardly wait for Monday to get here!
Anyway, my saline implants are 375cc and my new silicone implants (the ones I chose today) will be anywhere from 550 cc to 650 cc. My PS stated that he will bring several sizes ranging from 550 to 650 cc and he will use what looks the best! He's the expert...as long as I still have my double D's :)
I am so excited and nervous. I can hardly wait for Monday to get here!
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January 13, 2012
Congrats and good luck! Did Dr. Basu do your original augmentation? He has amazing before and after photos so I am sure you will be pleased. Can't wait to see photos! I can't tell you how many hours of my life I have wasted looking at other womens bodies as wierd as that sounds :)
January 13, 2012
Thank You! No, Dr. Moliver (sp) in Clear Lake did my original way back when. It was $4k back in those days...I'm dropping serious cashola on this job. I skimped back then and I was never happy.
I am excited about this coming Monday to say the least! About the womens bodies obsession...I have it too. I am waiting for HR to call me in for [RS bleep]...boobies all day long up in this cubicle ;) My 12 year old son has snuck up on me twice while I was looking at all the different women on this site..needless to say I think he thinks there is something wrong with his mommy. I told him "its just research baby!" He just walks away completely grossed out by boobs! Sure!
I will without a doubt get my before pics up this weekend and my post op pics up as soon as I can get them taken and on the computer.
Thanks Again! I will have more to come!
I am excited about this coming Monday to say the least! About the womens bodies obsession...I have it too. I am waiting for HR to call me in for [RS bleep]...boobies all day long up in this cubicle ;) My 12 year old son has snuck up on me twice while I was looking at all the different women on this site..needless to say I think he thinks there is something wrong with his mommy. I told him "its just research baby!" He just walks away completely grossed out by boobs! Sure!
I will without a doubt get my before pics up this weekend and my post op pics up as soon as I can get them taken and on the computer.
Thanks Again! I will have more to come!
January 13, 2012
i had my mommy makeover by dr basu on jan 9 2012 and my gf had hers done yesterday. i am completely amazed my my trasformation already even with the swelling. are you having yours done at northwest medical center? maria was my crna and dr mcclelland was my anesthesiologist and they did awesome! I'll follow you..i'm sure u'll do awesome!
January 13, 2012
OH MY GOODNESS!! You look amazing! Thank you so much for messaging me! I too did not know anyone else who has ever used Dr. Basu, but I liked his bedside manner so much and he was very thorough...Dont you feel lucky to have found him? I know I am. It is such a relief to read and see your journey...which by the way sounds a lot like mine. I laughed so hard I snorted when I read "So i didn't realize you have to look like Chabaca (star wars)" in your blog! So so so true! Best wishes to you! You look absolutely fantastic!
January 14, 2012
if you are staying the pm at hnw be sure to request a rollaway asap. my gf who stayed the night with me slept in a chair and i felt horrible. Dr B is awesome i didn't personally know anyone who had used him but i worked with several people who worked with him previously and raved about him. I have lots of insiders info and i'm very happy with his artwork. We have several common closefriends..he and his wife r amazing!Good luck and "try" to rest this weekend...lol. i just kept myself busy doing stuff actually...
January 20, 2012
Thank you! Everything went well.....I just faint wait to get the first 2 weeks under my belt. It's hardcto tell what's really on underneath the gauze, tape and compression garments. I do think my boobs turned out awesome!
Did I tell you already, you look fantastic! Your TT incision is perfectly positioned. I only hope mine looks that good.
Take care...I hope youre healing better than you expected :)
Did I tell you already, you look fantastic! Your TT incision is perfectly positioned. I only hope mine looks that good.
Take care...I hope youre healing better than you expected :)
January 20, 2012
Oh and thanks a bunch for the hospital advice, but he said I could go home...thank goodness. I have a new found love for our old recliner!
January 13, 2012
Yay Bey38 your day is Monday!! I am 4 days po today and I'm feeling great! The first couple of days are a rough fog but it will quickly pass! Check out the Forum tab>"January Tummy Tuckers Check In Here" to check in with a lot of us Jan gals who have gone/will go in Jan. Tons of support in there and lots of advice!
Take it easy this weekend and try to focus on the positive!
Take it easy this weekend and try to focus on the positive!
January 13, 2012
Yay!! Yes, thank you for messaging me! I'm so excited...this is all I can talk about or think about!
I am so happy for you! YOU DID IT!! With all the time, energy and prep that goes into this process, I can't imagine how it must feel to be at your stage in the game.
You look utterly amazing..but ouch on the lipo. Does that hurt now? Like you were ran over with a car? I opted for no lipo...but he said I didn't really need it. I have enough of the other stuff going on...but maybe someday!
I will check out January tummy tuckers...Thank You! I will no doubt spend my weekend on this site!
Take care of yourself...I'll be checking on you!
I am so happy for you! YOU DID IT!! With all the time, energy and prep that goes into this process, I can't imagine how it must feel to be at your stage in the game.
You look utterly amazing..but ouch on the lipo. Does that hurt now? Like you were ran over with a car? I opted for no lipo...but he said I didn't really need it. I have enough of the other stuff going on...but maybe someday!
I will check out January tummy tuckers...Thank You! I will no doubt spend my weekend on this site!
Take care of yourself...I'll be checking on you!
January 13, 2012
The lipo areas are pretty sore, for sure! But even at 4 days po they feel so much better! Sore, but not painful. Now just waiting for the swelling to go down to see my new shape. :)
January 14, 2012
Congrats on your new adventure on Monday! You are going to dod great with such a positive attitude! Take it easy this weekend and start looking for some pretty stuff in the Victoria's Secret Catalogue;-)
January 20, 2012
Thank you!! I can't wait for everything to fall into it's place....I'm not very patient about any of this, but I have to wait and see.
January 14, 2012
Congrats just 2 days before the big day!! Don't forget to take your before pics!!! I'm soooo excited for you. I'll be following you thru this so I'll know what to expect as I'm next month!! Good luck stay calm it will all be worth it in the end!
Hooray for you and the exciting changes ahead! Thank you so much for posting here on RealSelf. I'll see if I can find some scar photos for you to check out. It should fade a lot and, even visible, is better than extra fat and skin. Looking forward to following along on your journey.