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Updated 19 Mar 2011

Posted 2 Mar 2011

Hello ladies! My mommy makeover is just a week away! I have 3 girls, twins age 9 & 2yr old!
We are happy with the kids we have so since we aren't planning anymore I get to FINALLY have this done!! My surgeries will be a full TT with Breast aug. The doc suggested I go with high profile saline, 375cc. I have some sagging and he said I was borderline for needing a lift but I really didn't want to have one, so here's hopin' that they look good w/o one!!:) Every since having my twins at 18, my stomach was a big insecurity. I would hide it and be really embarrassed if someone saw it, even my hubby. He's always loved me for who I am and thinks Im pretty the way I am but I will never be happy with my stomach. So after months of obsessive research I'm DOING IT!!!!hehehehee! I WILL be posting photos b/c so many of you ladies helped to convince me to "get it done" after looking at your before and after photos and seeing your amazing transformations! I will post the before pics soon! And so the count down begins......
7 days:)

Updated on 2 Mar 2011:
Here are my stats:
5'5 155lbs 28yrs old and 3 breast fed babies later!!:P
I know it looks like I need a lift but we shall see what I look like after my bs! If they look really bad i might not post after pics!! lol



Updated on 3 Mar 2011:
A few more details you might like to know about my surg. With the breast Aug. my PS will use the Dual plane placement which helps those who are sagging and makes the out come look more natural!It's where the implant is half under your muscle and half sub-glandular! Ask your PS about it and if he does it! for some women its the way to go! He's going through the armpit as well. I am going to have a pain pump for the first 72 hrs with my TT! everyone who has had it raves about it so I'm relieved I'm getting one! I'm 10 lbs from my goal weight (I've always been muscular) so after I get rid of the loose skin, I plan to just tone up and maintain! One thing for sure this makeover can do for a person, is motivate you to maintain you weight and to stay healthy and active!! Just 6 days left......:)

Updated on 6 Mar 2011:
I went shopping this morning for everything I might need after surgery! I'll be staying in a hotel close to the Doc's office for the first few days b/c we live 3 hrs away from where I'm doing this! I will be eating only store bought fresh food to avoid constipation and bloating!(If thats possible!) If not I have some gas medicine I picked up. Does anyone have suggestions on what NOT to eat the first 2 weeks or so!?! Or what you COULD eat? Thanks for your help!! Only 3 days till my makeover!!:)

Updated on 9 Mar 2011:
OK tomorrow morning at 6am I will be at the hospital getting ready for surgery!!!!! I had my pre op on monday and my ps will do an extended tt to pull down the loose skin on my sides as well, which is awesome!!! I'm not having lipo on anything. I felt really good and confident about everything until this morning. My stomach is in knots! lol I'm all packed for the hotel and think Ive remembered everything! I almost started crying when I said goodbye to my older girls before school. I'm feeling so emotional! I'll post my after pics as soon as I'm able. Thank you everyone for your support and advice! By this time tommorrow I'll be in surgery!!!!!

Updated on 11 Mar 2011:
SOOOO happy my surgery is over! YAY!! They have my tummy wrapped up so I havent seen it yet. I really can't wait to see it all together! I didnt have any complications and im hoping to stay that way! This is day 2 post op and I feel a bit better than yesterday. I go on Monday for my post op. if you have any guestion just ask! Ill be putting up pics when I can show you everything lol

Updated on 13 Mar 2011:
Day 4 post OP! I gotta say, what a difference a day makes!! I woke up feeling more like myself today. The most pain I've had was my left breast. He even put my pain pump in my breasts instead of my tummy because he had to work it over some!(whatever that means)Im still all wrapped up so no pics yet. My boobs look funny right now b/c they haven't dropped into place so one looks like a snoopy nose!! Lord I hope it drops soon! I just hope my PS went big enough! he tends to be conservative on the sizing. Still haven't been able to shower yet and I'm draining well! The Pain pump tube is bothering me b/c its in my breast crease and bleeds b/c the tummy binder rubs it. My PS strapped my boobs down so I hope that will help them drop faster! I think my right one has already moved down some. I can't WAIT to see my tummy! I can tell the scar will be nice and low too. Doing normal things is exhausting. like eating,talking or typing! Tomorrow morning I will see the unveiling! YAY!

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Updated on 16 Mar 2011:
Day 6 post op! Everyday I feel better and better! By breast implants haven't "dropped yet so I'm waiting til they do to take my "after" pics of those. I'm a bit disappointed b/c my ps and I had decided on 375cc and after surgery he told me he put in 350cc in each, instead of more cc's in my smaller left breast to fix the asymmetry!?! I was pretty upset about it yesterday, they told me to go w/o a bra for the next 2 wks till they drop and they put a strap on me to help push them into position. I needed to be reassured though so I went and put on a tight tank top just to see and they looked large and firm!! So I think I will be happy with the outcome. I just wanted firm and proportioned for my body and I think thats exactly what i got! I'm thrilled with my tummy and can hardly believe it's MY own stomach!! lol I guess all of us go through the worry and anxiety of our boobs or whatever not coming out just like we wanted them to!! How many of you had second thoughts before you decided you liked your new body!?!!? And how many of you had to WAIT, what seemed like forever, before your implants settled into place?!? Thank you everyone for all the positive support! You ladies are amazing!!!

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Updated on 19 Mar 2011:

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Angiemcc (Community Manager) 2 Mar 2011

You're going to love your new body! Thanks for posting your photos and your lovely story. Why are you opting out of the lift? More $? Or extra time in surgery?

Can't wait to see you look after! You might want to read JenBob's 10 Things I Wish I'd Known Before A Mommy Makeover.

Colorado28 3 Mar 2011
Hi! As for why I'm not doing a lift, it is more money of course but I'm more worried about losing sensation or feeling like alot of women do! My PS said I could always come back later to have a lift if im not satisfied with my results! I have an amazing PS and if anyone could do it he can!!!:)
soon2banewme 3 Mar 2011
I am one day after you!! I am having a full TT with BA 350cc high profile silicone no lift. So I am anxious to see how your surgery goes! From your before pics I bet you have amazing results!! Good luck!!
Colorado28 4 Mar 2011
Thank you!! I suppose that will mean we will be recovering together!!:) I hope your surgery goes smoothly and I'm excited to see your after pics!! I will post mine as soon as I feel up to it I'm sure.:) Good luck!
Gurlurpriceless 3 Mar 2011
I am right behind u girl, I am so excited for u
Colorado28 3 Mar 2011
Thanks Hun! evey thing will go great with yours too! Thanks for the support!:)
CittyCat 5 Mar 2011
Good luck with everything, your body is similiar to mine, and I know how you feel, I stopped getting naked in front of him a long time ago because I felt so morphed...and every photo of every woman in a bikini or lingerie would almost make me cry because I felt so ugly. We are going to love our new bodies.
Colorado28 5 Mar 2011
I agree Hun! We WILL get to wear that lingerie and bikini this summer!!! heeheehee! finally, my stomach has been like this for 10 yrs and I AM READY!!:) thanks for your support and good luck!:)
curveappeal 6 Mar 2011
Hi colarado! Thank you for the kind words! I am a nutritional therapist, and the "diet" that I will use for post-op will mostly resemble the perricone diet. Basically wild salmon, mercury-free tuna packed in spring water, fresh berries, lots of salads with olive oil and lemon juice, raw nuts, caffeine free green tea, stevia...completely staying away from dairy, sugar substitutes and sugar to keep inflammation down. Keep taking vitamin c, and multi-vitamin! This nutrition will help for cell regeneration and healing.

I know this doesn't seem like a 'good-time', but it should help speed your recovery...good luck, you are going to look amazing!
Colorado28 7 Mar 2011
Thanks so much for you advice! I will eat what ever it takes to speed up recovery!!:)How about eating lean protein? I'm definitely staying away from dairy and sugar! Be careful with the nut though, I've read they can cause gas and bloating. But as far as it being a good time, This is really close to what I was eating while losing weight!:) I'm doing the vitamins as well! Thanks again!!!!
curveappeal 8 Mar 2011
Yes, good lean protein, chicken breast, lean turkey...all good. If possible, see if you find free range or organic! If you need to supplement with a good protein powder, that is fine but blend it with almond milk. Whole food is always better than supplements, but sometimes it is virtually impossible with our busy lifestyles!

Best of luck, and keep us posted on your recovery!
Jacksonville4346 7 Mar 2011
Reading your story sounds alot like my own. I have 3 children too except mine are boys. Twins that are 9 and a 4 year old. I have been SO self conscience about my stomach every since I had the twins. I don't like my husband to see me naked because I HATE the way I look. He is so great though he has never said anything negative about my body. Only tried to make me feel better about myself. So having a TT and breast aug will change my life! Good luck with your surgery! Can't wait to see your after pics.
Colorado28 7 Mar 2011
WOW! Small world!!;) This is going to change my life as well! I had the twins at 18 so I never felt like I had a 20something body! I thought I looked more like 40 with my stomach stretched out. But the girls are so fun right now! Don't you love this age!?! (or at times hate it!)lol good luck with your surgery!
48161mcity 8 Mar 2011

hi there.. good luck to u only what 2 more days? it sure does fly by.. im sure u will do amazing and look amazing after ur all done.... im now 5 weeks postop and dont regret a thing if i had to do it allover agian i sure would it was all worth it.. and ya im dealing with the swelling and the haeling of my cut from the tt but i know in time i will be all good:)

the things we go through to make ourselves feel more confident...lol my husband was such a suporter and i think that helps alot..he alwys told me he stands by anythin i want as long as im doin it for me,,,, he is the greatest.,. but belevie me i use to make him turn the lights off and made sure i wasnt gettuin undressed infront of him cause i was so ashamed of my body.. but he lovesd me no matter what... well hon good luck and remeber we are all here for you w/ any questions u have.. just remebr to drink lots of water,,,:) and the first few days will be uncomftorable and somewhat painful but just keep on ur medcine...:)ull do just fine

Colorado28 9 Mar 2011
Thanks you for the support! tomorrow is the BIG day! I go in at 6am! Im starting to get a nervous stomach even though I'm so ready to do this! Thank you for your advice! I have a ton of support which will help alot! I'm glad to hear your recovery went so well!
MsWhit 9 Mar 2011
Good luck tomorrow. You'll do just fine. Hope u get all that u wish for.
Colorado28 11 Mar 2011
thank for you positive comment! everything went well! Good luck to you and god bless!!:)
Fun In The Sun 9 Mar 2011
Good luck tomorrow!!!!
mommy of 5 9 Mar 2011
It is our day tomorrow!!! You will be in my thoughts in the moring- as I am sure I will not be sleeping; my surgery is at 12. How long did they say your surgery would be? My PS said mine would be 3 1/2 hours.
I hope your mommy makeover goes perfect and that your expectations are exceeded!!! :) We will have to stay in touch with our recovery:). Here's to life without saggy breasts and a wrinkled jello-e tummy;)
God bless!
Colorado28 9 Mar 2011
YAY!!! Tomorrow is the day!!! I believe my surgery is at 9 or 10am. My ps said it will take 3 1/2hrs too!! I know we will be just fine and be loving our new bodies!! Good luck and god bless! I'll be in touch for sure!!!:)
soon2banewme 9 Mar 2011
Good luck tomorrow! Can't wait to hear how it goes! It will be over in no time and you'll be in recovery :)
Colorado28 11 Mar 2011
Thanks hun! I'm sore today but compared to yesterday I'm feeling really good!!
Fun In The Sun 10 Mar 2011
Just thinking about you today! I hope your surgery went well and you are recovering well.
Colorado28 11 Mar 2011
Thanks hun! I'm having a great day but still pretty sorer!
mommy of 5 11 Mar 2011
Colorado28,
How are you feeling todday? I am doing pretty good just very sore, especially the incision for the tummy tuck! That has been the worse for me! I don't even feel the breasts much! I also still have nipple sensation:). I noticed you went with 375 saline.. I ended up going the biggest my mind had contemplated, which was 375 silicone (they say saline is larger than silicone so I'm sure I am quite a bit smaller). I honestly can believe I am wondering if I went to small!!! I didn't want to be too big and last minute he talked me into it; that's the crazy part! Can't wait to see what it all looks like! I keep trying to take peaks and my boobies:). Hope you have a great healing day!!! :)

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