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Change of Plans-Raleigh, NC (Full TT, Breast Lift/Aug. on Sept. 6th) 5 Weeks PO!

Name: Change of Plans-Raleigh, NC (Full TT, Breast Lift/Aug. on Sept. 6th) 5 Weeks PO!
Item: Laura Gunn, MD
Rating: 5
Author: CCC's Mommy

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I am a 27 year old mommy of three girls. I have a...

CCC's MommyFebruary 8, 2011

WORTH IT$12,400

I am a 27 year old mommy of three girls. I have a wonderful family and am very blessed and happy. However, though I would do it 100 times over, pregnancy and breast feeding have not been kind to my body and has definately left their marks. Lots of them! I am currently just trying to get my ducks in a row and do my research before i jump into this. We are done having babies, but i will have to wait a few mnths before I feel comfortable going through with the surgery due to the fact that my youngest just stopped nursing a couple of weeks ago. I think it will take a little time to see whats left of my poor girls. Really considered nursing this last one till she was 12 (just kidding). I am currently 135 lbs and 5'4", so only about 10 lbs from my goal weight. Hoping to reach that as well before I begin this mommy makeover journey. Definately know that I have 3 problem areas: Breasts, Tummy, and upper thighs. I've not had a consultation yet but I have a pretty good idea of the procedures that are offered. I am sooo excited about finally doing something for myself and have been looking forward to this since the birth of my first child. I would really appriciate any advice and am very excited about finding a community of other moms who have been here.

Thanks, CCC's Mommy

P.S. I looked at a general cost list and combined the totals of the procedures that I am interested in to come up with the cost. It wouldn't allow me to leave it blank!

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Laura Gunn, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (12)

bigbumper

February 8, 2011

Hey ccc's mommy i too live in tn i had my sx in oct do you know any good ps's in that area ? i know of a couple in the chattanooga area that's a little much on the cost i had a extended tt with lipo to the upperabdomin lipo on the flanks a breast lift with implants andlipo on the outerthighs and it was only 12,200 i believe.check out jenbob's she had everything your describing and she only paid 14000 something she's from tn this will give you something to compare with hope this helps when your getting your consults:-)

CCC's Mommy

February 8, 2011

So glad to hear from you. I was estimating on the high side, because I am also interested in a thigh lift. I am hoping that it won't be necessary and that lipo will be able to fix my issues there, but the skin is just so loose and stretched out that I am scepticle. I am still learning and as I mentioned in my earlier post, I have yet to have a consultation. I would go tomorrow, but everything that I have read has recommended waiting a couple months after you've stopped nursing. Sort of in a waiting game, but figure until then I will try to educate myself as much as possible so that i am very prepared. I have not chosen a doctor as of yet. I am very open to suggestion...Also what type of incision did you have on your breast lift? Thanks so much for your help!

bigbumper

February 9, 2011

Hey when he did my lift he cut down the breasr but not underneath you can see the pics on my page..I had the smartlipo and it's suppose to tighten the skin my friend is having her innerand outerthighs and flanks done and the dr. thinks she can get out without a thigh lift by using the smartlipo with the traditional it will just depend on how bad it is another girl on this site had innerlipo done and she said it made hers sag but i don't think she had the smart lipo...i'm having some touch up on my outerthighs and my flank area my dr isn't happy with the results make sure when considering your dr if the results aren't to your satisfaction that the dr. will do a revision and what or if there will be a charge..google best PS and it will give you PS in your area go with someone with at least 4 stars and check them out with the bbb.my dr. was very publicized and i saw him on TV he was voted best of the best for his area..but i didn't know anyone that had used him i can give you some names of dr's that i know people have used if you don't find one there you really like..your going to know when you find the right one it was like say yes to the dress for me...also look under tt on this blog i've seen a post somewhere that was from nashville and they had good results.. i'm about 2 1/2hrs from nashville but my dr is about 1 1/2 from me ..i have family in lebanon...i can't comment on the breast feeding and waiting , i did breast feed but my kids are now 9 and 6 you will need help with the kids do you have someone? if i can help let me know!

bigbumper

February 9, 2011

Hey i'm having kimmers send you a list of things to ask when selecting a dr and also there's a girl from memphis that's kind of where your at in picking a dr you guys will be able to share your journey it's more fun if you have someone kind of doing it when you are.. you will love kimmers she took me under her wing and i feel kind of like she adopted me..

CCC's Mommy

February 9, 2011

Thank you so much bigbumper. I really appriciate your help. I was not aware that the smartlipo had tightening effects. This would be great if I'm a candidate as I do not wish to have anymore incisions than necessary. I saw your pics btw and you look great. I look forward to keeping in touch with you about how your touch ups go. I do have help with my kids. My husband works out of town, but he's going to take the first week off to be with me through the roughest part and then my stepmom is going to take over. She was a surgical nurse for 20 years, so that will be a great comfort. I'm going to attempt to schedule everything for early summer. The kids will be out of school and I have the summer off from nursing school. That will give me a couple of months to recover before the crazy schedules kick back in. Do you think you were good on your own after 2 weeks?

bigbumper

February 9, 2011

yes my hubby left me on day 2 he fished a tournament all day and i managed you will be needing to get up to go to the bathroom anyway you won't be able to lift anything heavy after a tt and won't feel like doing all the everyday stuff but you will be able to manage the basics on your own !!

CCC's Mommy

February 10, 2011

That is a relief! I have had 2 cesarians and one other major abdominal surgery and I think my pain tolerence is pretty high. I'm hoping these prior experiences will give me some idea of what is to come. I was pretty quick on my feet after this last c-section. My baby came 10 days before Christmas and on Christmas morning we had to entertain 30 people in our home. I was very tired after, but I managed! Thanks, you give me hope...

Ifsogirl83

February 9, 2011

Hey, Im just beginning my journey too. I live in Memphis and we have alot of similarities. i have two girls and the youngest is 7 months old :) Keep me posted about finding a doctor and prices and i will pass on info to you as well. Good Luck

CCC's Mommy

February 9, 2011

Hey Ifsogirl83. Glad to hear from someone else in the planning stages. I am currently looking into a couple of docs here in the Nashville area. I plan on scheduling a consultation here in the next week or so. I will let you know what I find. Good luck to you! Keep me posted...

CCC's Mommy

February 14, 2011

Wanted to let you know that i have three consults coming up over the next few weeks. I will let you know what i think about the docs, don't know if you are interested in traveling this far, but i will let ya know just the same. Have you been looking into any docs yet? i don't know about you but i am very nervous about the up close exam. i am so uncomfortable even wearing a swim suite much less getting naked and having all my imperfections pointed out. ofcourse i realize that the doctor can't exactly fix anything without seeing the damages, but still... talk to ya soon.

Ifsogirl83

February 22, 2011

I hope your consults go well. Ive scheduled one and the earliest he could see me was April 1st! Another doctors office said i had to pay 90 bucks at the time i schedule the appt, which kinda was weird to me. I assumed that i wouldnt be charged until the day of the appt. But they said they need it up front lol. Hopefully i can find some docs to see between now and april.

UPDATED FROM CCC's Mommy

Just wanted to add a few details about my weight...

CCC's MommyFebruary 11, 2011

Just wanted to add a few details about my weight loss journey. My girls are ages 6, 5, and 14months. I was always a pretty healthy weight through highschool, 5'4" and around 130 lbs. I married my highschool sweetheart in 2003 and 6 weeks later became pregnant with twins. What a surprise, unfortunately we lost the babies at 16 weeks. I had already put on a few pounds and really started putting it on after the loss due to depression. Became pregnant with my oldest daughter a few months later and topped out at 230 lbs by the time I delivered. I had just started to loose and had made it down to 185 when I became pregnant with my second daughter. Back into the 200's! My girls are only 17 months apart. It was after my experience with gestational diabetes, that I regained control of my weight. I never want to experience insulin shots again and it was an eye opening experience for me. I was able to make it to 140 lbs and kept it off for over a year when I became pregnant with baby girl # 3. This last pregnancy was much healthier and after the delivery, I was able to snap back much faster. Currently, I am 5'4" and 135 lbs. I would really like to loose about 10 more lbs before my surgery, but I feel like my weight is pretty stable and healthy. I just stopped nursing my 1 year old and am trying to give my body some time before I have my makeover, but I wanted to share my experience. I feel like the more details people know about me, the better they can relate. I hope this wasn't too much information, just felt like sharing!

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UPDATED FROM CCC's Mommy

Well, the process is started... I have three...

CCC's MommyFebruary 14, 2011

Well, the process is started... I have three consultations scheduled over the next couple of weeks. My first one will be this Wednesday. Sooo excited. I am currently making a list of questions, so if anybody has anything that I should add to that list, please advise. They are all board certified, I know this was emphasized by everyone. Thanks ladies! I will be adding my before photo's soon although I'll be honest, pregnancy has been far from kind and it's not pretty...

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Angie_M

February 17, 2011

Very exciting! Here's a pretty thorough list of questions to ask at your consultations. Let us know how it goes!