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3 months post op! Updated pic***

Motheroffour
updated 4 months ago

Worth It
Cost: $10,000
Dr. Trevisani (Maitland, FL)

I am a mother of 4 beautiful children. Age 7,5, 3...

1 Oct 2012
17 days pre

I am a mother of 4 beautiful children. Age 7,5, 3 and 1 year. I am 38 years old. I am going in for a full TT, breast reduction/lift, lipo to hip area.
I breast feed all four children and my body hasn’t been the same. I work out 5 days a week at the gym, and try to eat healthy. I have done every diet possible, my body isn't changing. I have always had large, heavy breast even before children. At age 12 I was a full C cup and a size zero. I always hated the negative attention I received as a child; it was very embarrassing to me.

My goal has always been to wait until I am finished having children/breastfeeding. I cannot believe my time has come! I am excited and nervous at the same time!

I know my thoughts are like a lot of mothers on here. Am I sure I want to go through this? Is it going to be worth it? What do I tell my young children I am doing? How am I going to manage the recovery time? What if I don't wake up?
Please say a prayer for me if you think of it. I appreciate all the support from you ladies!
Happy healing to all!

Hello moms, I am scheduled for my pre-op this...

3 Oct 2012
16 days pre

Hello moms,
I am scheduled for my pre-op this Friday. I just heard from my plastic surgeon about the mamagram results , says I need further evaluation! Has anyone else had this happen? I am praying everything's fine, positive thoughts!

Reality is setting in, jut one more week! Looking...

12 Oct 2012
7 days pre

Reality is setting in, jut one more week! Looking forward to being on the flatter side! Thank you to everyone for post your experiences this has truly been a blessing!

Less than 24 hrs from my mommy makeover!!! Please...

18 Oct 2012
1 day pre

Less than 24 hrs from my mommy makeover!!! Please say a prayer for me!! Ready or not here I come!!!

It's finished! I was so nervousness my blood...

19 Oct 2012
Day of treatment

It's finished! I was so nervousness my blood pressure was through the roof! But I did it yay! Recovery has been better than expected ( keep the pain meds coming) lol
I finally have perky boobs!!
Well update w pics when I can!

Each day is getting easer and I have to admit its...

22 Oct 2012
3 days post

Each day is getting easer and I have to admit its much easer than I anticipated . I had a great group of doctors and nurses which makes all the difference in the world.

Thank God, I didn't remember anything, I had a fear of waking up during surgery. The first thing I remember is having the chills/shakes coming off of the anistisia. Feeling so cold. They just keep reminding me to take deap breaths and it eventually wore off. I am the most pleased with my tolleit seat riser and recliner chair, I don't know how I could have made it with out it!

Tomorrow the drains come out! Yay! They are the worse!

The worse days are behind me and the best days are ahead!!

I got my drains removed today and I feel like a...

23 Oct 2012
4 days post

I got my drains removed today and I feel like a new women! I feel very lucky because I know a lot you ladies had to wait 7 days or longer. It makes such a huge differance. I am also using a spank like garment feels so great compared to the other CG I was waiting!
The removal of the drains was uncomfortable, I would recommend taking a pain pill before you go just to take the edge off.

I will post pics as soon as I can, I'm still bandaged so its difficult to see, and I have a lot of swelling. Each day is getting better!

Happy healing to all!!

Just added a new pic today. I'm still very swollen...

24 Oct 2012
5 days post

Just added a new pic today. I'm still very swollen so I know the 6 week mark will be the turning point. But i am so pleased with my smaller perky breast! Wow what a difference, doc said they are still swollen and will settle into place over time.
Happy healing and good luck to those going in surgery soon!

I have been coughing for the last 2-3 days up...

25 Oct 2012
6 days post

I have been coughing for the last 2-3 days up green mucus (sorry, I know it's gross) I was just thinking it was from surgery because the information sent home said try to cough etc.. OMG coughing hurts so bad!! Anyway saw my doctor and he listened to my lungs put me on a different antibiotic. You ave to be carful of pneumonia after surgery...just Incase someone reads this and suffering the same call you doctor. Feeling better now. 6 days PO walking straight and feeling good, still swollen!

My swelling has really gone down, and I've lost 10...

28 Oct 2012
9 days post

My swelling has really gone down, and I've lost 10 lbs! PS said he took 21/2 lbs of tummy so it must be my light eating. Anyway I am so thrilled! I'll post some more pics after the bandages come off.
Happy healing everyone!!

Sorry I haven't been on here lately, I have been...

10 Nov 2012
22 days post

Sorry I haven't been on here lately, I have been going non stop with my kids it's crazy! I don't have time to but my feet up and I am experiencing a lot of swelling. It's awesome that my tummy is flat but I can't fit into jeans I wore pre op even though I weigh 10 lbs lighter ! If I Hadn't read others stories I would have probably lost my mind thinking was it worth it, but I know it's still early days only time will heal!

Hello all, Sorry I haven't been very good...

19 Dec 2012
2 months post

Hello all,

Sorry I haven't been very good about posting stuff, I will try to be better! It has been 2 months post op and i am still very pleased with my results. As always we can complain I wish I was smaller here or there but I have concluded to be content and thankful that I was able to have a mommy makeover.

I really had a great experience with my surgery and recovery. I want to encourage those who are going In For a mommy make over not to worry because its never as bad as it seems!

I started back at the gym 1 month post op. I have been enjoying running (I was never a runner before because of the size of my breast !) anyway I am now able to do everything I did before with out limitations!

Best of luck to everyone. Hope you all enjoy th holidays! Merry Christmas to all!

3 months post op and am so happy I had mommy...

17 Jan 2013
3 months post

3 months post op and am so happy I had mommy makeover! Everyday is getting better and better. I still am experiencing swelling by the end of the day and especially after Exercising. My PS told me its normal and should start slowing down by 6 months.
I am back to my full exercising Routine, and have started running for the first time, I'm loving it!
Good luck to all who are going onto surgeries, happy healing to all!

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Marykay 25 Dec 2012

Thanks for your posts. I'm nervous about tomorrow but can't wait for it to be over so I don't have to be so anxious!!

Motheroffour 28 Dec 2012

How did it go Marykay?

chicagomom1220 15 Dec 2012

Wow - you look amazing! can you tell me more about the toilet riser and recliner you used? I am planning to use my glider recliner which rocks forward so I can put my feet on the floor easily. Haven't heard anyone mention the riser. Thanks!

Motheroffour 18 Dec 2012

Hello chicagomom! Thank you!! I have to write an update and add pics soon! The Toilet seat riser was the best thing ever! It's the one with the hand rails on the side. A true lifesaver! My mom had one so I used hers, but I think you can get one at Walmart. The recliner was one I had in my living room it also was a lifesaver. I slept in my recliner for about one month. When is your surgery? I hope all goes well with you keep me updated good luck!

petitemom 30 Nov 2012

You look great!! I also had my TT on Oct 19. All the best to you.

Motheroffour 1 Dec 2012

Thanks petitemom!

nomorejelly 20 Nov 2012

I think your results look fabulous. Your before pics remind me of mine.....i also had breast reduction, removing 500g of breast tissue from each side. I love how much lighter my chest feels, i fit into a c cup bra now......still, i kinda miss my bigger breasts. Just wondering how you are doing with your br3ast size. Ps....I'm still not able to fit into my preop jeans (and i am 11 lbs lighter and 2 weeks out of surgery)...but i still am loving my results because i no longer have a muffin top!! Hallelujah!!! :-)

Its4Me Jen 10 Nov 2012

Your only 3 weeks post op and if you are on your feet a lot, that is all what we call swell hell. Give your body time to recoup. ;-)

Its4Me Jen 1 Nov 2012

Good for you! You look great! Keep up the good work and happy healing.

Jd55 31 Oct 2012

You look FANTASTIC...I go tomorrow . I can't believe it's here!

Motheroffour 1 Nov 2012

Thank you! Keep us posted on how you do!!

Chicago mom 30 Oct 2012

You look soooo darn good!!! Thx again for being so generous with updates and pics...it REALLY keeps me focused on what is to come for me!! Happy Halloween:)

Motheroffour 30 Oct 2012

Thank you :)

Motheroffour 30 Oct 2012

Thank you ladies! I am so pleased with my results, ps said wait a few more months and it will look even better! Best thing I've done for myself!

cookie2365 30 Oct 2012

Motheroffour you look great wow sexy mama :-)

Armywife72 30 Oct 2012

Looking good Motheroffour!!

Tattoomama36 30 Oct 2012

You look wonderful! Glad you caught the yucky stuff before it got out of hand!

3kidsmom 28 Oct 2012

You look great!

Motheroffour 28 Oct 2012

Thank you :)

cookie2365 28 Oct 2012

Happy to hear you are feeling and doing great :-)).

Blonde in bluffton (RealFriend) 25 Oct 2012

My sister told me that about its important to cough after wards for that reason- sheis a nurse. You are looking good!!! How are you feeling?

Motheroffour 26 Oct 2012

I'm feeling great now the coughing has slowed down! All these nerves and anticipation, and Blonde they recovery has been so much better that what I thought. The first few days are rough but after that it just gets easier! Your gonna do great!

Blonde in bluffton (RealFriend) 26 Oct 2012

Glad you are feeling better:-) I hope it's not as bad as I think...

janeellie 25 Oct 2012

Looking good xx

Happy2getnewbody 24 Oct 2012

You look wonderful. I'm still freaking out about getting it done. I was so sure about it last week.

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