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Need postop belly button advice.

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I am 34 years old. I have four children, including...

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I am 34 years old. I have four children, including twins (I have given birth to 5 kids, but we lost one). I am going to have a tt with lipo of flanks, breast lift and augmentation. I'm a stay at home mom because all my kids are young. For years, I have said, after I have my children, I will get my plastic surgery. I just can't believe I'm at that point now. After having so many children (including twins), you can imagine I have that hanging lower belly that I'm really unhappy with. It definitely got worse with each pregnancy. Also, the breasts have become a bit pendulous. I'm a 32D now, but very deflated. Before children, I wore a size 2-6, now I am in an 8 or so. Clothes never fit me right because I'm thin everywhere except for my tummy. I hate clothes shopping now. I currently weigh 125lbs at 5'4". Before I had children, I was 115lbs, but have never been able to maintain staying at 115 since having babies. Post children, my body really wants to stay in the 125 range. I work out all the time and love to run. My goals for this surgery are to have reinflated breasts that are perky without having to wear a great bra. The most important though is to fix my tummy, which I can't stand. I'm so looking forward to seeing a body that reflects all the exercising I do.

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Michael C. Fasching, MD

Michael C. Fasching, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 25, 2012

Yes, your body has been through the wringer and you deserve this! Are you feeling excited/nervous/a little of both? Please keep us updated as the big day nears.

April 26, 2012
Ok, I'm feeling a bit anxious, even more so when I read so many recovery stories. My husband will be home with me for 11 days, then he's back to work, and it will be me taking care of a 2 year old and 5 month old by myself. I'm worried about the lifting. My PS thought that would be fine though. I have had three C-sections, and remarkably bounced right back from those. Day 2 at the hospital after one of my Csections, the doctor rounding on our baby, was shocked to learn i was a section because I was already up and about and active. I'm hoping, I will bounce back similarly with this upcoming surgery.
April 26, 2012

NOT ALL recoveries are the same.. some are great , some not... if your getting this done focus on the good ones. Ask thoes people what did and didnt help them...hindsite is 20/20...

If your hubby is home for 11 days I think youll be fine. I was pretty good by then. LOTS of preplanning was the biggest help for me.

I had meals pre made and in the freezer.. had gone shopping abd bought everything i thought I would need for the house..toothpaste, shampoo, you name it.. so there was no unnecessary trips to the store. Have healthy foods available for you and kids... 

were here to help all we can if in no other way tips and support!!
April 26, 2012

Stats are like mine. only I'm older. :( haha I did not have twins, just a 10lb baby. and one C section. I think youll do great. The only difference for me was the "coughing" hurt in a larger area.. that for me was the issue. not a big deal just a bigger area.  I believe being excited and healthy leads to a quicker recovery...
UPDATED FROM RubySparkles
29 days pre

I have a question. I have a sunny, warm vacation...

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I have a question. I have a sunny, warm vacation planned 2 1/2 months after my surgery. Do you think I'll be healed enough for bikini material at that point?

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April 26, 2012
Wow, your pics are great--really! It's pics like yours that keep me looking forward to this whole thing. If you don't mind me asking, what was your bra size before surgery, and how many cc's did you have put in? What is your bra size now?
May 9, 2012

oh gosh sorry I didnt get back to you sooner. Ok I was a saggy 36C more like a puddle in them! I got a lift and 400cc Moderate plus silicone I am now a FULL 36D but I found I was not wearing a smallenough band size. so in Balli bra I am a FULL 34D but in most others I am a 34DD. (which is a 36D) and it depends on the cup shape. some are still a bit small because of the shape... And thank you for the compliment. I just had my minor revisions done but I'm ready to be in a swimsuit. new pictures are up
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April 27, 2012
I will be watching your post as well! Finally our time is almost here eh? My surgery has been booked for 12weeks so the wait has been excruciating.
April 27, 2012
@uniquely...When is your surgery to happen?
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25 days pre

So I'm bummed because I have to be at my surgery...

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So I'm bummed because I have to be at my surgery super early in the morning, like at 6:30am. Due to scheduling conflicts, that means I'm going to probably have to drive myself there. My husband will come later while I've already gone under probably. I'm super sad about this. The scheduler said she would try to move me a couple of hours later, but slim chance it could happen. Unfortunately, since mine is a longer case, they have to automatically place me first thing in the morning. I know I'll be a such a crybaby once I'm there, as with my C-sections, I always started crying right before I went into the OR. Oh dear.

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May 3, 2012
Ruby, Your story sounds a lot like mine! I had my surgery on the 28th of March. My hubby wasnt able to go in with me to my surgery either. My daughter had dance class. He dropped me at the door and came back when I was in recovery and by that time he could have been the Pope for all I remember. I look forward to following your recovery....
May 14, 2012
Oh Missi4, how did you keep it together after he dropped you off?! I just want to NOT be a blubbering mess that morning.
May 15, 2012
I think I was just so ready and comfortable with my PS and his staff.