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Mommy Makeover Scheduled for 1/18/12

UPDATED FROM elleNY
11 days post

11 days out of surgery and feeling well. Only...

WORTH IT$14,000
11 days out of surgery and feeling well. Only problem is the back pain. Stomach is fine swollen but fine. Dr kep my belly button, anyone else have this? I've been sleeping in the bed for the last two nights as I couldn't take the recliner for another second. I've been standing straight for at lease 2 days now. Boobs still feel heavy is this normal. I went bra shopping today and fit a 34 C how happy I am. I don't think this was the worst pain ever in my opinion, I went in expecting a lot worse. Happy I did this for myself. It was worth every dime , lol

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Keith S. Berman, MD - Account Suspended

Keith S. Berman, MD - Account Suspended

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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1st day out and about and feeling pretty good went to the mall. 34C it's so pretty. I'm really happy with the results so far. I am experiencing discomfort due to back pain. dr said it spasms so he prescribed me more muscle relaxers. They have helped out tremendously. Dr kept my belly button which was good so I didn't have to worry about that healing. I go for follow up to tomorrow. I'm pretty sure stitches will be removed.
I hope your back feels better soon.
Were u happy with the results
Hi abbyshakes I absolutely love my results. my doctor was great and the whole experience was just great. i will attempt to upload some recents pics. my abs where showing for a while but i fell off of my workout regi and even with the lack of I still love the results.
I'm glad because I was thinking of going to Dr Berman as well to have tt done . I was glad to find someone was also had work done by him
I had tt done by dr berman still recovering 3 months later results look fine think my belly button to small maybe its just me lol, but suffered with three consecutives utis back to back doctors don't feel it has anything to do with tt just believe its my body going through changes anatomical changes but I would have dr berman do my tt surgery again
UPDATED FROM elleNY
1 day post

Ladies I'm recovering well 1 day post op

Ladies I'm recovering well 1 day post op

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Hope your recovery is going well! You will be very pleased you did this soon enough! Best wishes!
I'm done ladies and feeling well. Yesterday was hard but today much better. My boobs look gorg but not as big as i wouldve liked. I went with 375 cc but I look like a B cup. Stomach is tight and I'm really sleepy still. I haven't seen it yet but the nurse told me I will be extremely happy
I will update more tomorrow .. Btw this recliner rocks
Glad to hear you are recovering well:) stay positive :)
Hi ladies
Back to the land of the living and feeling good! 8 days po. I had my drain removed on day 5 I was prepared for the worst but it wasn't that bad. I'm off pain mess since day 4 and doc said everything is looking good...
Good to hear, Elle!! I felt like a new woman when my drain was removed (day 8) and I had my first shower (day 9)! I'd love to see post op pics when you have a chance. :-)
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Hi All I just want to say this website has been...

Hi All I just want to say this website has been the greatest resource for my upcoming surgery. I am scheduled for a TT, MR LIPO of the Flanks and a BA with Silicone Mod profile implants in 2 weeks. Super nervous. Stats 35 y/o with 3 children 16yr, 7 yr and 3yr. 5'6 135 pounds the pooch is just been driving me crazy for the last 3 years after my dd. currently a A cup and would like to be a full C.

Family less supportive than i would hope for so i have just stopped discussing it. hubby is terrified and is terrifying me, smh My GF just had a smart lipo job in November and she looks absolutely fab so shes my encouragement. Her BA is scheduled for March so we are in this together. I work on a desk job so i am hoping the 3 weeks i took off is more than enough time to gt back to work. So scared of the pain.

Going for pre op on the 9th, hoping i can get a pain pump. I went totally natural with al 3 of my kids so i think my tolorence for pain is ok, but this just seems like a different kind of pain. My dr was recommended by my sister n law he did her BA and she looks awesome. only complaint she had is that she wishes she went bigger, lol.

I have horrible anxiety issues and they are setting in, now.. its less than 2 weeks away. I am makin gup all kind of problems and sicknesses in my mind now that i've never had b4. I feel like im have breathing issues, lol I made an appt with my primamry to check me out again b4 the surgery just to be safe. i dont smoke never have and am a healthy woman. i have never had any issues, but the surgery is putting all these issues into my head.

Im going to rent a recliner for recovery and my sister is going to help me out for the 1st 5 days until i can get around on my own then my husband can take it fr there. He's very queezy and not built for this type of stuff. This upcoming weekend i will order all of my supplies needed for recovery. I hope i am making the best decision to do both @ the same time.. It seems like so much now that its getting closer.

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I'm sorry you're having so much anxiety about this. Maybe you could discuss that with your doctor and see if there's something he or she could give you to help you out.

Three weeks before returning to a desk job sounds reasonable. From what I've heard, it is a different sort of pain than childbirth, but I think it's more soreness and less cramping/ripping/tearing, if you know what I mean. :0) You can do this!

We'd love to know who your surgeon is. And please keep us posted on how you're feeling as your big day gets closer.

Deep breaths!

Thank you for the warm welcome Angiemcc!

12 Days and counting. Im going to rent my recliner this weekend and set up shop in a room in the house where the kids dont frequent.

I just found out another friend of mine is scheduled for the day after me. She's much more clam about everything so hopefully she can take me thru the next week and a half and keep me SANE! I have a pair of comfy jammies to wear to the op and i will just put a heavey sweatshirt over. Its feels so much better talking about this here:)

Glad we can provide a forum for you to talk. The ladies in this community are wonderful and I'm sure you'll get lots of good support!

Isn't it exciting! I so can not wait till my day comes which is on the 19th. Stay calm, it'll be just fine. Good Luck and keep us posted.
Elle..Stay calm! Everything is going to be fine! The worst part are the days leading up to it! The actual surgery is not bad at all!! We are the same height and weight, and I too have some anxiety issues! You remind me of myself! Take a look at my pics..I am only three weeks out and I am feeling great! You should post some before pics too! Feel free to ask me any questions at all.. you will be fine! You deserve this... stay positive!