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“Mommy Make over This Feb 16th 2011 Super Nervous !! - Mexicali, MX”

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Spent: $9,500 in mexicali, mx

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Updated 27 Aug 2011

Posted 10 Feb 2011

Hi I'm a 32 year old mother of 3 kids. I am really looking to finally feeling confident and able to wear a bikini for the first time in my life. I'm very excited and nervous at the same time,I don't have many friends that have done this procedure so I am a little in the loop of what the outcome will be on this procedure and also the level of discomfort I will be going through. I'm really hoping to be able to find support and be able to share my journey. I will be having a tummy tuck and breast implants and also lipo in my mid section of my thighs and also in my love handles, and I will also have this fat tranfer to my buttocks. Total make over !!

Updated on 20 Feb 2011:
Today is my 4 th day after my mommy make over surgery ! Finally feeling a lot better

Updated on 24 Feb 2011:
I had my surgery on feb 17 Th. I'm just concerned my stomach look like it has a pouch on top of my scar ! I just wanna feel like everything it's normal and my stomach will look flat. I feel so swollen , I been using my garment giving by my dr. 24 / 7 and no difference. Any suggestions ?



Updated on 1 Mar 2011:
So today I'm feeling a little sad , I guess this is an emotional roller coaster , my PS said that everything is looking good and my healing process is also going good ! It's just I see my scar looking so horrible and gets me down from time to time ! I would love for time to fly so I can see the final results. My belly button looks not to good, I'm a little worried, I have my appt this Tuesday let's see what my PS tells me . Today was my official day out of the house , I was out most of the day I feel very tired but happy to be out , a little embarrassed I am still not able to walk straight.

Updated on 12 Mar 2011:
Super ecxited, I see the results already, I actually try out a bikini and I love it I'm so excited, can't wait for summer. My husband is also super excited. Questions I am going back to work this Monday and definitly not planning on using the garment from the dr. Office, what do you guys recommend me to buy ?

Updated on 22 Mar 2011:
so happy to post my after pictures, I need opinions so please let me know what you guys think! I am super ecxited this thursday will be my 5th week after my surgery. I will be ready to start using mederma,or the silicone sheets for my scar. My only concern is the lipo I dont see that much difference yet, but I like PS surgeon said I have to be patient and wait.


Updated on 7 Apr 2011:
So today is officially my 7 week after surgery , I'm still really swollen oh so I think ! I weight 145 and my waist is 33 and hips 41, I started my work out today and hoping to get toned and loose at least 10 more pounds. But for the first time this Monday I got away with wearing a bikini I felt wonderful !! Hoping to see the final results in a couple of months.


Updated on 4 May 2011:
So I have been working my ass off working out 3 times a week and trying to eat no carbs. I am now 140 lbs waist 29 and hips 39
Tomorrow is my 11th week after surgery. I am still working on my scar with the scar sheet and mederma. But overall I am so happy !!
 

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48161mcity 11 Feb 2011
hello my name is dee and iam 1 week out of sx.. i had a full tummytuck , breast lift of the preaerola and breast implants put in at 4oo cc silcone gel impants... i also had lipo of both flanks which are the hips if u dont know what flanks are,,lol caus i sure didnt... but anywys i wanted to reassure u that this mommymakeover expereince for me has been really awsome , the pain is very tolerable ,, just alopt of discomfort actually and over all i am doin really good even just at a week out... im so happy i did it and have no regerets at all.. if i had to do it allover again i would.. for sure.. and honestly i went in this thinkin the worst.. i was preparein myself for lots of pain and it really hasnt been like that...just alot of discomfort in the back jus cause ur hunched over for a few days but today is actully better i am walkin alot straighter today.. so i hope that u have the same results as i did .. i havent posted any pics yet caus i cant afigure out how to lol but i will soon.. any questions let me know:)
Momis 11 Feb 2011
Thank you so much for the reassurance, I just figured that if I went through labor 3 times , I could handle it ! Lol or at least thats what I keep reminding my self. How are you sleeping side ways or on your back, are you able to see the results already ? I'm really nervous about the breast implants, I definitely don't wanna look like a stripper. Also are you having a special diet ?
Momis 11 Feb 2011
Oh by the way just don't take a picture of your face and no one will know is you !! That's what I did Lol !
Amandav81 11 Feb 2011
I am just a few days behind you for surgery. Mine is scheduled for 2/21. Good luck with everything!
Momis 11 Feb 2011
Thank you, I will definitely post an after picture
48161mcity 11 Feb 2011
Lol;) ya I orob will do ir tht wy! Lol newys I ws relly nervous bout the boobs to I didn't make up my mind untill 2 weeks bfor my sx @ my presurgical I jus went w/ mu gut feeling nd went w / my ps advice she is the one tht said 400 cc wld def fill me up nd look great, rite now thy seriously r super huge but thts caus of all the swellin, nd thy hav not dropped yet!thy sy it usly takes a cple of weeks for tht! Nd honesrtly sleepin is so uncomftorable ! I can't lay sidewys yet! I relly dnt wnt to thy sy u shld lay on ur backj on an upright angle in a recliner caus of the tummy nd boobs! So still sleepin in my recliner! :( but jus keep tellin myself soon it will all pay off lol;)
Momis 13 Feb 2011
Thank you so much for all your information. Are you noticing the difference on your tummy already ? Have you weight your self ? You need to send me pictures
jenn1975 12 Feb 2011
Good luck! I am having my TT breast lift and implants as well as vaser lipo of my abs on the same day as you. I am so nervous about the surgery but excited too.

I 100 percent believe in the power of positive thought. Your body will do what it will do, but a positive optimistic outlook helps your body heal itself the best it can! So picture yourself after the surgery pleasantly surprised at how you can manage the pain and how much better you look than you thought possible!

I am going to take pictures to share because it does help to see other people's stories. How fun is it to be able to try to change the way you look for the better??
Momis 13 Feb 2011
Thank you yes I will definitely try to keep my self positive ! I'm just scare of the unknown , yes please share your pictures and let's keep in touch after our surgeries to share our personal experiences after.
Amandav81 15 Feb 2011
Good Luck tomorrow!! Post when you are feeling better! SO excited for you!
bigbumper 16 Feb 2011
Hello Momis!!
I hope everything goes well today you are having alot done I call it "THE WORKS" you will look amazing!
Mommy of 4 16 Feb 2011
Best of luck!
Amandav81 18 Feb 2011
Hey girl! How are you feeling? I hope you are getting lots of rest and taking it easy. Just wanted to check in on you!
Momis 19 Feb 2011
Thanks , I am stiill alive but going thru some excrutiating pain though, my back is killing me. Im hoping it I'll get better. And to make matters worst I just got my period! :-/
Amandav81 19 Feb 2011
OH NO!! I'm sorry you are in so much pain. That's not good at all! Do you have your pain meds and muscle relaxers? I hope you feel better soon! I'm sure getting your period makes it tht much worse! I usually get mine between the 20-25 of every month, and my surgery is scheduled on Monday (21st!). I hope I can skip a month. LOL
Momis 22 Feb 2011
Hey Amanda how is everything ? Please let me know if you have any questions and remember to drink allot of water , you are probably in so much pain right now , the first days are horrible
Momis 20 Feb 2011
I know !! Yeah finally my 4 th day I'm feeling better I'm not that dizzy anymore and able to take food instead of just fluids. My husband has been so good to me girls please make sure you have a good support system is very important when your are not able to do things by your self like going to the restroom or changing a pad !
48161mcity 22 Feb 2011
hi there i was just checkin up on ya.. hope ur doing well..
Momis 22 Feb 2011
I'm doing better is just at night I can't sleep my back really hurts ! I can't wait to feel better ! How are you ? How many days has it been since your surgery ?
48161mcity 23 Feb 2011
ya the night is worse... i still cant get comftorable and im 3 weeks now.. im foing good each day.. i dont have much pain just some burnin and itchin sometimes where the inscison on the tummy and the lipo.. other than that im doing really good .. the boobs look great they have went down alot.. i was nervous about them at first.. lol but everyone was rite they do go down.. and they are starting to get somewhat softer not as hard.. its funny cause my husband is so afraid to hurt me when he touches me.. lol he said its hard for him to control himself at the same time lookin at my new body.. he is very happy with it ,,, were just tryin to get pass the scar on my tummy.. not that it bothers him or me just weird that the cut is ther.. i cant wait to start treatin it.. i orderd some silcone sheeting have u heard of it? its suppose to reduce the thickness and color of ur scar.. i heard it works wonders... and they use it for tummytucks... i hope it works... i know ill alwys have a scar there but to make it lighter over the yrs.. would be nice,, rite now its kinda raised.. and bumpy.. but the ps says in time it will flatten out and wont be like that.. i hope so .. at least it covers by my panties.. she did a good job. my tummy is flat just still some damn swelling.. i hate it...\
well sweetie dont worry u will feel better.. each day gets better.. ya my back stil hurts till this day but it does ease up... :)
Momis 23 Feb 2011
I still have a lot of swelling also my question is the lipo ? When did you notice the difference because in my back he transfer fat to my butt but all it feel it's like it's numbness in my back. I don't see a difference. When did you notice a different in your tummy I know is my 6 th day but I see a lot of swelling. I love my breast thought ! I been wearing the spandex given to me by the dr. And I am taking some arnica pills for the swelling ! I would love time to fly and for this to be over ! I was actually planning on doing laser on the scar ? Have you heard of it ?
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 25 Feb 2011

I'm sure you're still really swollen. Try not to freak out too much about it, but if you're concerned, I think a call to your plastic surgeon is in order. That's what they're there for, after all.

Keep us posted!

48161mcity 1 Mar 2011
ji there i was jus checkin in on ya.. i know how u feel i still have alot of swellin in my lower part of my stomach rite where the inscion line is.. and i feel like i have a ouch down there to... i just keep wearing tight garments i have bought a couple diff pairs actually... im sure ive spent lots of money on em all.. lol o well ... so all i can advise u to do is wear em and just try to b patient i guess they say it will go down so we just have to give it time...:)
otherwise i hope ur doing ok..
Momis 2 Mar 2011
Hi there how are you ? Are you already using the silicone strips ? Today is my 14th day after my surgery and I dont know what to think of my scar, did you ever feel scared that maybe your scar was not healing right ! This is just so much for me I have no sisters and my mom dosent know about my surgery so I have no one other than my lovely husband I feel so bad I keep asking how it looks and he's always saying it's looking good but man I'm scared !!! I think I am going to order the silicone strips my scar looks too dark and bumpy ! Do you think it's normal at 14 days ?
48161mcity 13 Mar 2011
hi there.. just seein how u were doing? hope ur doin good.. and did u ever find somethin to wear beseides ur binder from the dr? ihave been wearing alot of shapers...under garments and ya they help a little but overall from being on my feet all day at wortk by the end of the day im still pretty swollen... i just cant wait till all of it goes away:) and its all jsut in the tummy .... buyt i just try to work out alot more.. i dont notice it mych after working out.. lol :) well hope to hear back from ya..

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