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Extremely Nervous About Mommy Makeover - New York, NY
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I am a mother of 3 beautiful children. I'm 33...
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I am a mother of 3 beautiful children. I'm 33 years old and very unhappy with the way my body has changed after childbirth. I am considering having a tummy tuck and breask augmentation with a lift. I'm so nervous about the recovery and going under anesthesia. Need to hear from some of you experienced moms.
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January 3, 2011
Thanks, I read JenBob's 10 things and it was very helpful. I will definitley join the Facebook group in the future. None of my friends know that I am doing this. I don't want to hear anything negative right now. I feel that at this stage the silliest thing someone says will change my mind lol. Looking forward to hearing from people who have been in my shoes. I really can't stop thinking about it. It's making me extremely nervous. I just want the day to hurry up and come.
March 9, 2011
Okay so I know I am a month late on this posting but I too "DO NOT" want to hear any negative comments! I wish people were not so judgemental and could see the heart of a person! Sorry again for posting so late but this is so relevant for me right now too!!! I wish mine could stay a secret but I am afraid it is not possible with having so much family close..
March 9, 2011
Iknow how you feel. There are very few people that know that I had this done and only 1 friend knows that i have implants because she was having them done too. Anyone else that knows thinks that I just had a TT. I didn't even tell my parents about the implants lol!
When I had it done and wasn't able to get my children from school for the first week I told the moms that see me everyday that i was sick. Even though I have a great connection with them I didn't feel it was necessary for them to know, it only takes one person to slip and everyone will know. I always had nice sized breasts atleast it looked that way because i always wore very padded bras. I just hope the swelling goes down in time for summer because then i may be more noticable.
Don't worry about anyone, you don't have to say anything, i just recently told my sister inlaw and i wasnt't going to but i changed my mind. She would have never known. lol. Good luck!
When I had it done and wasn't able to get my children from school for the first week I told the moms that see me everyday that i was sick. Even though I have a great connection with them I didn't feel it was necessary for them to know, it only takes one person to slip and everyone will know. I always had nice sized breasts atleast it looked that way because i always wore very padded bras. I just hope the swelling goes down in time for summer because then i may be more noticable.
Don't worry about anyone, you don't have to say anything, i just recently told my sister inlaw and i wasnt't going to but i changed my mind. She would have never known. lol. Good luck!
March 9, 2011
Brooklyn340,
I wish so much my situation would've been more like yours. However, I have too much family around! I thought about it and it really would've been impossible for me to keep a secret! I hate knowing sooner or later many others will probably know and it will probably get back to me! I need to prepare myself;). Thanks for your support and good wishes! Happy healing to you as well:)!
I wish so much my situation would've been more like yours. However, I have too much family around! I thought about it and it really would've been impossible for me to keep a secret! I hate knowing sooner or later many others will probably know and it will probably get back to me! I need to prepare myself;). Thanks for your support and good wishes! Happy healing to you as well:)!
January 5, 2011
Many of us know exactly how you feel regarding others knowing! I know some people were judging me, including my step-mom the other night. Most people know that I had a full tt but not too many know about the breast lift and implants :)
January 5, 2011
Exactly, I don't plan on telling anyone about the BA/lift either. Some people are to judgemental and I really don't need to hear any negative opinions...How are you feeling now? I can't belive how afraid I've been feeling latley. A couple of months ago I couldn't wait for it to come, now I'm really having secound thoughts. I know that if I don't go through with it now that I will be sorry. Just the thoughts of going under and then being laid up for who knows how long is making me nuts!
January 5, 2011
I am almost one month out and feel great! I still get tired easier then before but with each day I notice improvment.
People shouldn't really care since WE are the ones having surgery and WE are the ones paying for it!
Yes the thought of down time drove me crazy so I completely understand :) Being a runner, I freaked the last couple weeks before surgery over not being able to run. I ran at least 6 miles every single day the 13 days prior to surgery LOL
People shouldn't really care since WE are the ones having surgery and WE are the ones paying for it!
Yes the thought of down time drove me crazy so I completely understand :) Being a runner, I freaked the last couple weeks before surgery over not being able to run. I ran at least 6 miles every single day the 13 days prior to surgery LOL
January 6, 2011
I hear ya! I find it very hard to sit still. I spin and I'm really gonna miss it. Not gonna be easy sitting around doing nothing and I'm also very independant...How long did you stay in the house for? I have a fundraiser at my sons school 2 weeks after the surgery and I really don't want to miss it. Hoping that I will be okay to go. What kind of implants did you get?
January 6, 2011
I was in the house for 6 days, only going to the doctor to have my drains removed. After that I didn't go out for a few more days. I finally ventured out by myself about a week and a half after surgery but it was VERY tiring! A little more then two weeks after surgery I spent a solid 6 hours at the mall :) I would say you should be just fine for the fundraiser but don't be surprised if you get tired easily.
It is hard when you are so active and afterwards you can't do anything for days and then no exercise for at least a couple of weeks and even then, nothing close to what you were doing before! For goodness sakes I ran a marathon in late March, now I probably couldn't run a 5k lol
I got 400cc saline implants. I was a C cup before but now I am a full c, maybe even a d depending on the maker of the bra. Right now I am only wearing cheap sports bras, per the doctor I am to wear nothing that pushes them up. My left implant moved up after surgery, due to excessive swelling and she wants to give it a fair chance to fall. It is still higher then the other but it has fallen so I am hoping it continues to move down. Otherwise I get a local so she can make an inch long incision and basically reach in and tug it down...ugh!
It is hard when you are so active and afterwards you can't do anything for days and then no exercise for at least a couple of weeks and even then, nothing close to what you were doing before! For goodness sakes I ran a marathon in late March, now I probably couldn't run a 5k lol
I got 400cc saline implants. I was a C cup before but now I am a full c, maybe even a d depending on the maker of the bra. Right now I am only wearing cheap sports bras, per the doctor I am to wear nothing that pushes them up. My left implant moved up after surgery, due to excessive swelling and she wants to give it a fair chance to fall. It is still higher then the other but it has fallen so I am hoping it continues to move down. Otherwise I get a local so she can make an inch long incision and basically reach in and tug it down...ugh!
January 6, 2011
Oh no! I hope it drops so you don't have to go through that! I am also a C cup and would like to go a full C like you did so hopefully I will look like the old me again lol. I want to look as natural as possible. I'm leaning towards silicone Still not sure though. What made you decide to do saline? You seem to be determined and I'm sure you'll be running a gain soon. It really must be hard. I not really one to exercise but I do spin 3 days a week and I love to speed walk when the weather is warm. I'm just very active, always running around with the kids. My husband's gonna have his work cut out for him that's for sure.
January 6, 2011
I have wanted to try spinning, it is supposed to be a great way to burn calories!
I went with saline because my doc recommended it. She put them under the muscle and even now, the muscles are still sore. That was probably the biggest problem I had, sore muscles.
I went with saline because my doc recommended it. She put them under the muscle and even now, the muscles are still sore. That was probably the biggest problem I had, sore muscles.
January 6, 2011
I'm gonna feel like a punching bag after all this lol... Don't know which implant to choose. I have an appointment on Monday with the PS so I guess I'll decide then. So many decisions on top of the anxiety. Can't wait to get this over with...Spin is a great way to burn calories and if you find a good instructor it really keep you motivavted.
January 6, 2011
I was the same way, I just wanted to get the show on the road!
I was looking around but the only class I found so far was one where it looks like you bring your own bike. Seems like an awful hefty item to be lugging around to me! I am sure places offer, I just have to find them :)
I was looking around but the only class I found so far was one where it looks like you bring your own bike. Seems like an awful hefty item to be lugging around to me! I am sure places offer, I just have to find them :)
January 7, 2011
Do you have a sports club by you? I go to NY sports club and their classes are pretty good.
January 7, 2011
We have one across town. I just looked and they offer a ton of classes but it looks like you have to be a member. I love my gym, the only downside is there are no classes offered :(
January 7, 2011
Yeah, you probably have to be a member. You should suggest to them to offer classes. You never know. We're getting another snow storm tomorrow. I hope it's not another bad one, their saying 4-7 inches and I hope their right lol. Still recovering from last weeks storm.
January 9, 2011
I also ran a half marathon in Oct and it is amazing how tired I get now just walking around for 20 mis while I shop! :)
I love spin also and the Dr said that i should be able to go back to spin 3-4 weeks after my surgery. :)
I love spin also and the Dr said that i should be able to go back to spin 3-4 weeks after my surgery. :)
January 9, 2011
After surgery my right breast started to swell and according to my husband, they were worried about it. She said the fluid inside the breast pushed the implant back up. When she had finished surgery it was where it was supposed to be but then the swelling started. It has actually dropped over the past few weeks but you can tell it still is not in the right position. I keep hoping that it will continue to drop and she won't have to do anything.
Congrats on the half! I love that distance and hope to run another one this year! Did you like it?
Congrats on the half! I love that distance and hope to run another one this year! Did you like it?
January 9, 2011
I think you will be surprised at how well it goes. I know it isn't the same for everyone but for the vast majority of us, the worst days are the couple days following surgery, after that it only gets better :) One month post op and I ran 5 miles this morning; I wasn't even sure I would be able to do a full mile...that is how great I feel!
January 10, 2011
I loved the Half Marathon. I have done that two times now. I grew up not liking running at all. But after years of cardio kickboxing and spinning, I felt that I had hit a plateau, so I started training for the Half marathon and loved it!! I plan on running my third one in Oct!! :)
January 10, 2011
I know. It will be great to back to spin. My gym offers spin classes as well and we have a kick A** instructor. I read your post spin about your classses. It is very important to have a good instructor or else forget it, it is hard to get into the class. You also have to have good music.
January 10, 2011
WOW!! I am amazed how great you are doing....girl running 5 miles one month after surgery is amazing!
You know why that is right? Because you went into surgery in great shape, so you can bounce back with no problem at all.
You know why that is right? Because you went into surgery in great shape, so you can bounce back with no problem at all.
January 10, 2011
There was just an article in my latest Runners World about the Biggest Losers and running. Dr. Huizinga talked about how running is the best way to burn calories and lose weight and I agree! I lost my last 50 or so pounds because I started running. I am going to run another marathon this year but I really want to run another half. I had one planned out a couple of months ago but it just didn't work out.
Yes I know, crazy lol It felt good though, really good! You just said the same thing my husband did, my fast recovery is really a testament to how fit I was pre surgery. I knew I was but I never felt fit because of the extra skin, now I am starting to feel like a fit person :) I was amazed at how fast my body picked it back up again and how well it felt. I was tempted to get on the TM again this morning but stayed on the Arc :) I want to run a couple more times this week and see how it goes. I did book my plane ticket to Jacksonville Florida to run a 15k with friends in March; that is how good I felt afterwards :)
Yes I know, crazy lol It felt good though, really good! You just said the same thing my husband did, my fast recovery is really a testament to how fit I was pre surgery. I knew I was but I never felt fit because of the extra skin, now I am starting to feel like a fit person :) I was amazed at how fast my body picked it back up again and how well it felt. I was tempted to get on the TM again this morning but stayed on the Arc :) I want to run a couple more times this week and see how it goes. I did book my plane ticket to Jacksonville Florida to run a 15k with friends in March; that is how good I felt afterwards :)
January 10, 2011
Definitely! Good music is also a must! I follow this one instructor because her routine is awesome. I have so much energy after her class...I really would like to try running, I do like to walk..I meet with my PS this morning, can't wait to have all my questions answered. Let you all know what happens. TTYL
UPDATED FROM Brooklyn3404
11 months post
Having second thoughts about getting implants. I'm...
Having second thoughts about getting implants. I'm so nervous I'm not sleeping at night and after seeing the news last night about implants being a possible link to lymphoma I was really freaked out. I don't know if I should just get a lift without the implants. I just don't know if I'll be happy with the way they will look without the them. This is so frustrating and the more time I spend researching online the more discouraged I get.
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January 28, 2011
Having second thoughts about getting implants. I'm so nervous I'm not sleeping at night and after seeing the news last night about implants being a possible link to lymphoma I was really freaked out. I don't know if I should just get a lift without the implants. I just don't know if I'll be happy with the way they will look without the them. This is so frustrating and the more time I spend researching online the more discouraged I get.
January 28, 2011
They said in both types of implants but they really don't give enough info. I called my PS and he said there isn't enough out there yet and they should have been more specific with the types of implants they are. It was on channel 7. You can google it online.
February 6, 2011
Hey Brooklyn,
Have you made a decision about whether or not your going with just a lift or with implants? It's a very scary decision...isn't it? As far as I know, they haven't been able to link any disease to implants yet. That is the info I recieved from my PS. It's a big committment, though. I can understand why your so nervous to make a decision.
Have you made a decision about whether or not your going with just a lift or with implants? It's a very scary decision...isn't it? As far as I know, they haven't been able to link any disease to implants yet. That is the info I recieved from my PS. It's a big committment, though. I can understand why your so nervous to make a decision.
February 6, 2011
I think I'm gonna go for it! Implants I mean. My PS said the same thing. I just don't think I will be happy with the fullness of my breasts just getting a lift. I have always worn a padded bra and I think thats why I've always felt bigger than what I really am so getting a small implant should make a nice difference.
How are you feeling? How do the implants feel?
How are you feeling? How do the implants feel?
UPDATED FROM Brooklyn3404
1 year post
I did it! Had it done yesterday 2/15. So glad it's...
I did it! Had it done yesterday 2/15. So glad it's over. I will update everyone with moew info as soon I feel more up to it. For all the ladies that have beeen through this, My PS put in 350cc's and they are huge right now. I'm trying not to panic I ididn't want to go big I want to be a full see. Do they go down tremendously or I'm I gonna stay close to this size?
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February 17, 2011
My first set were 400cc a they dropped and got smaller a whole lot? Takes about 3 weeks... You will love them,just give it time!
February 23, 2011
I'm nervous too! I'm stoked about the tummy but breasts implants are scaring me too! And lipo....I hope you post some pics, what was your starting cup?
February 23, 2011
Hi Citycat!
I know exactly how you feel, I was very nervous and almost didn't go through with it. I didn't have lipo, my PS thought I should have had a little on the flanks but I was afraid to do too much. Tell you the truth this binder is so freakin heavy that I feel like I sweated the excess fat away lol.
My experience so far has not been that bad at all. I compare the TT to a C section but not as bad. I don't even feel my incision. The only thing I feel is a little tightness where he made the new belly button. The first few days my back hurt more than anything. I don't know if it was from being on the bed in surgery too long. My whole procedure was 5hrs and 10 min. I was a overwhelmed with my breasts this week, they were extremely large and I thought they would never go down. After a full week went by I finally see a difference. The swelling has gone down alittle but I am happy to see some kind of improvement. I'm not the most patient person so it's very hard for me to lay around and do nothing, even waiting to see results has been hard for me.
I will tell you this make sure you have stool softner in the house beacuse the pain killers constipate you (I had no idea) also nake sure you eat with the pain killers it is so important, I got so sick from not eating. I have to say I'm feeling pretty good and I've been going out as much as I can. I will keep you posted and feel free to ask me anything. Can I say that is has been worth it, not yet but I'm leaning towards yes. lol My problem is I'm just not patient!
I know exactly how you feel, I was very nervous and almost didn't go through with it. I didn't have lipo, my PS thought I should have had a little on the flanks but I was afraid to do too much. Tell you the truth this binder is so freakin heavy that I feel like I sweated the excess fat away lol.
My experience so far has not been that bad at all. I compare the TT to a C section but not as bad. I don't even feel my incision. The only thing I feel is a little tightness where he made the new belly button. The first few days my back hurt more than anything. I don't know if it was from being on the bed in surgery too long. My whole procedure was 5hrs and 10 min. I was a overwhelmed with my breasts this week, they were extremely large and I thought they would never go down. After a full week went by I finally see a difference. The swelling has gone down alittle but I am happy to see some kind of improvement. I'm not the most patient person so it's very hard for me to lay around and do nothing, even waiting to see results has been hard for me.
I will tell you this make sure you have stool softner in the house beacuse the pain killers constipate you (I had no idea) also nake sure you eat with the pain killers it is so important, I got so sick from not eating. I have to say I'm feeling pretty good and I've been going out as much as I can. I will keep you posted and feel free to ask me anything. Can I say that is has been worth it, not yet but I'm leaning towards yes. lol My problem is I'm just not patient!
February 23, 2011
Citycat, I just realized I went on and on without answering your guestion..Iwas a 34b sometimes C depending on the bra company and I had 350 cc's put in to be a full C. So far I look like Dolly Parton lol But I really hope once the awelling goes down I will be the size I want. I will post pics soon. My stomach is still full of stretch marks but the good thing is that there's so extra skin. Yay!
March 17, 2011
Brooklyn3404,
I have to ask how you like your implants? How long did it take for them to settle? I didn't want to go too big either, but I am afraid I went to small after the swelling goes down :(. I was shrunken to a small A after being a C prekids. I am hoping these 371 silicone implants fill in my skin more:/.. Praying praying that a lot changes but I know I need to be patient! How are you feeling? Swelling?
I have to ask how you like your implants? How long did it take for them to settle? I didn't want to go too big either, but I am afraid I went to small after the swelling goes down :(. I was shrunken to a small A after being a C prekids. I am hoping these 371 silicone implants fill in my skin more:/.. Praying praying that a lot changes but I know I need to be patient! How are you feeling? Swelling?
Nervousness is very normal at this stage of the game. I would recommend you keep reading reviews, check out JenBob's 10 Things I Wish I'd Known Before A Mommy Makeover and keep updating here. I've noticed that the more details women are willing to share, the more responses they often get on their reviews.
I've also started a Facebook group called Moms Who Want Their Bodies Back. Please come join us! :)